My grandmother was the most amazing women I have ever known and her daughters are as well. all of my best childhood memories are with my grandmother and my aunts.
really have missed having them in my life.thank you grandma for alway being a very important role model in my life and always standing by my side.
you are my heart and carry you in mine every single dat

My Grandmother was such an important element in my childhood. Spending Summers at her home was always so magical for me. Together, we would ride bikes, cruise on her sailboat, paddle the canoe, gather wild food in her forest, hike and birdwatch, have dinners, garden, and explore nature together. She spent so much time helping me learn how to swim and always sharing many words of wisdom with me. She really saw the best parts of me and always reflected that I was a smart bright child. I always appreciated all the quality time she spent with me. She really brought my appreciation of Nature to the next level, and I was always astounded by her ability to recognize beauty in everything. I miss spending time around her fireplace and catching fish off of her dock. The list of positive effects she had on me really is endless. I Love you Grandma ~

My Grandmother was a very intellectually warm hearted person who was very active in the outdoors with cross country skiing, gardening,canoeing and bird watching to name just a few things. She was an outstanding cook who pasted it down to her daughters. In her later years she spent countless hours visiting and helping people at nursing homes, she was a salt of the earth lady who went above and beyond with kindness to her fellow man and woman. I will miss the time talking and bird watching with my Grandmother. God Bless

Aunt Marion, my dad, Fred's sister, was so loving and never too busy to spend time with us. I also remember her showing and telling us all about the sheep. We got to watch her shear some of them too! I was also privileged to spend some time with her at our family reunion in Germany. We spent much time talking about family history. What a legacy!! I will miss you, your sweet smile and your loving embraces!

Marion was married to my cousin, Chum, but even after his passing, she always kept in touch with the Reynolds family. She & Bob would always stop to see my parents, Adin & Geraldine Reynokds when they came north. My brother Juan, wife, Loretta & Lee & I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon at Marion's place on the lake, a few years back. She was a special lady & am so glad we were able to call her our family & friend.
Kathy & Lee Sipes

I have the good fortune to be married to Marion's daughter, Melody. Like her daughter, Marion was bright and curious and never stopped trying to learn more about nature or the nature of people. While she was not religious, Mom felt that she had an obligation to look out for those neighbors who had need of help. Those neighbors might live next door or half way around the world, though her special efforts went toward those living in nursing homes. She would read to some, converse with others and share a banana with everyone. She felt that everyone deserved to be 'seen', to be acknowledged and respected. In this I think she was one of the most 'christian' people I have ever met. She died in our home with her two daughters holding her hands and stroking her hair, sharing tears.

I am married to Marion's daughter Vivienne. My first memory of her was on our wedding day while Vivienne was getting ready, Marion and I pulled staples out of our floor and washed windows in our new apartment. We talked and laughed and and had a great time together.To me, that is who she will always be-- a generous, kind-hearted person who always had a lot of fire. From that day on she treated me like her own son. That always meant the world to me.
My first visit to her home was in 2004, going to her home was so wonderful. We all sat and talked for hours and hours, looked at photos, talked about politics, listened to NPR and played Scrabble. Some of the best memories I have are visiting her home in Wisconsin.
She introduced me to bird watching, canoeing and kayaking and enjoying the outside. There are so many positive things that she was to me, too many to count. Some people are able to to make a huge impact on your life and Marion did in mine. I will always love and miss her.

Marion was a very wonderful, special lady. She always had a great smile and was very interested in life. How special she was being The Banana Lady. My brother Kevin always appreciated her visits as well as her treats. And everyone enjoyed her yard and flowers. What a gardener she was! Hope you all have many wonderful memories of this very special lady who touched so many--adults as well as students.

I will miss Marion. We walked our dogs past Marion's place for the past 23 years. Always, she was friendly and supportive. We always told her that her yard was the most beautiful, on the lake. She was a master gardener in our eyes and she spoke fondly of her time teaching. Most of all, I will miss her spunk and her strong spirit. She seemed to do what she wanted to do. She was a strong advocate for women and for doing what was right for children, in the public schools. We will never forget you, Marion!

Lisa and family-

I have many fond memories of spending time with Marion, from making hay on the farm, visiting the lambs, getting the oranges and grapefruit at Christmas and the sleep overs. I will always remember the coo-coo clock, learning about birds and so much more. The most difficult thing for me was when Marion became my sixth grade teacher and I had to call her Mrs. Sery! She always had a smile and kind word for everyone. What a great lady.

Mrs. Sery was my 6th grade teacher and I loved her. Years later, she began visiting my Mother in the nursing home, and I loved her even more. She was a wonderful lady! Now they can sit and visit again in Heaven.

aunt marion was a wonderful lady. always smiling and always had a kind word.

I've had so many great memories of Aunt Marion and visiting with her as a youngster and with my own children. One of my greatest memories of her was her showing us her sheep and one of the rams chasing her around the barn and she laughed and laughed and said, 'you can't turn your back on that rascal!' She passed on a great love of family and nature. I know that she was very special to our mom, Edith George.

I remember coming into the kitchen when young and mistaking Aunt Marion for my mother, her sister Edith. She caught a place deep in my heart and never left. I will always cherish the time we spent together, the letters, the effort she made to keep in touch and share her life. You are loved dear Aunt.

I will always remember Marion as a kind and friendly lady. She was always happy to talk to me and she was so interested in our conversations, even if I hadn't seen her for a long time. She always asked about my mother and my family. I will miss Marion, she was a wonderfully kind woman.

My folks new Bob very well. Sorry to hear about her passing. And a belated condolence wish for Bob.