Marilyn Cooley Heller was born on Aug. 2, 1931 to Lon and Helen. She had a brother, Arthur Lee (Art). Marilyn was the devoted wife of William (Bill), loving mother of Karen Lynn, William Arthur (Will, Billy), and Richard Eric (Eric), and grandmother of Jennifer Lynn Patton.
Born and raised in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, Marilyn was active in her school, church, and community. She and her cousin took the State's top honor in 4H Baking Category. Marilyn sang in choirs and proficiently played the piano and accordion. She concentrated in music studies at Adam's State and Colorado Woman's College, where she was class president.
Shortly after marriage, Marilyn and Bill moved from their first home in Del Norte, to Pueblo, Colorado. The Heller's relocated throughout the years to support Bill's career progression in the grocery industry, primarily within the states of Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.
Marilyn supported her husband and children as a homemaker, although late in life she did co-manage hotel properties with Bill.
Marilyn was member of Eastern Star, The League of Women Voters, and The United Methodist Church. Skillful at playing cards, she gained a Masters Level at Duplicate Bridge. Remaining close to her Colorado roots, Marilyn returned to the "Valley" each summer to enjoy time with her parents and other family and friends (and fishing in a nearby mountain lake). She had a knack of making her surroundings beautiful and brought joy to all around her.
Her final years were in Southern California where she was able to enjoy time with her granddaughter, whom she called the light of her life.
She died at the age of 73, and is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.
Born and raised in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, Marilyn was active in her school, church, and community. She and her cousin took the State's top honor in 4H Baking Category. Marilyn sang in choirs and proficiently played the piano and accordion. She concentrated in music studies at Adam's State and Colorado Woman's College, where she was class president.
Shortly after marriage, Marilyn and Bill moved from their first home in Del Norte, to Pueblo, Colorado. The Heller's relocated throughout the years to support Bill's career progression in the grocery industry, primarily within the states of Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.
Marilyn supported her husband and children as a homemaker, although late in life she did co-manage hotel properties with Bill.
Marilyn was member of Eastern Star, The League of Women Voters, and The United Methodist Church. Skillful at playing cards, she gained a Masters Level at Duplicate Bridge. Remaining close to her Colorado roots, Marilyn returned to the "Valley" each summer to enjoy time with her parents and other family and friends (and fishing in a nearby mountain lake). She had a knack of making her surroundings beautiful and brought joy to all around her.
Her final years were in Southern California where she was able to enjoy time with her granddaughter, whom she called the light of her life.
She died at the age of 73, and is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.
Marilyn Cooley Heller was born on Aug. 2, 1931 to Lon and Helen. She had a brother, Arthur Lee (Art). Marilyn was the devoted wife of William (Bill), loving mother of Karen Lynn, William Arthur (Will, Billy), and Richard Eric (Eric), and grandmother of Jennifer Lynn Patton.
Born and raised in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, Marilyn was active in her school, church, and community. She and her cousin took the State's top honor in 4H Baking Category. Marilyn sang in choirs and proficiently played the piano and accordion. She concentrated in music studies at Adam's State and Colorado Woman's College, where she was class president.
Shortly after marriage, Marilyn and Bill moved from their first home in Del Norte, to Pueblo, Colorado. The Heller's relocated throughout the years to support Bill's career progression in the grocery industry, primarily within the states of Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.
Marilyn supported her husband and children as a homemaker, although late in life she did co-manage hotel properties with Bill.
Marilyn was member of Eastern Star, The League of Women Voters, and The United Methodist Church. Skillful at playing cards, she gained a Masters Level at Duplicate Bridge. Remaining close to her Colorado roots, Marilyn returned to the "Valley" each summer to enjoy time with her parents and other family and friends (and fishing in a nearby mountain lake). She had a knack of making her surroundings beautiful and brought joy to all around her.
Her final years were in Southern California where she was able to enjoy time with her granddaughter, whom she called the light of her life.
She died at the age of 73, and is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.
Born and raised in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, Marilyn was active in her school, church, and community. She and her cousin took the State's top honor in 4H Baking Category. Marilyn sang in choirs and proficiently played the piano and accordion. She concentrated in music studies at Adam's State and Colorado Woman's College, where she was class president.
Shortly after marriage, Marilyn and Bill moved from their first home in Del Norte, to Pueblo, Colorado. The Heller's relocated throughout the years to support Bill's career progression in the grocery industry, primarily within the states of Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.
Marilyn supported her husband and children as a homemaker, although late in life she did co-manage hotel properties with Bill.
Marilyn was member of Eastern Star, The League of Women Voters, and The United Methodist Church. Skillful at playing cards, she gained a Masters Level at Duplicate Bridge. Remaining close to her Colorado roots, Marilyn returned to the "Valley" each summer to enjoy time with her parents and other family and friends (and fishing in a nearby mountain lake). She had a knack of making her surroundings beautiful and brought joy to all around her.
Her final years were in Southern California where she was able to enjoy time with her granddaughter, whom she called the light of her life.
She died at the age of 73, and is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.
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