The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona,
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Marion C. Gardner
Marion passed away quietly at home on May 11, 2013, at the age of 90 after a long and brave battle with cancer.
Born Feb. 4, 1923, in Kittanning, Pa., to Lawrence and Edna Culley, Marion led a spirited life filled with her many varied interests. She attended Bethany College, W. Va., where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, and served as piano accompanist in several groups.
She lived most of her life in Southern California, was employed at Cal State University Northridge for 23 years, the last 13 as executive secretary to the president of the university. She sang in her church choir, and served as organist. Her leisure time was spent at the ballet, opera or symphony, ballroom dancing, enjoying the outdoors, and she loved biking at the beach. After retiring, she was a docent on the Cal State University Arts Council, and a docent at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, where she handled the tarantulas as easily as the lizards!
She moved to Skull Valley in 1985, where she loved hosting visitors to their ranch, and taught art and music at the local school, then to Prescott in 2001. She was a Prescott art docent, and member of the Outings Club and Symphony Guild. She was also a member of Prescott United Methodist Church. Marion was an adventurer. She traveled regularly around the world, but had a soft spot for Europe and for England, where her father's family still resides.
Marion is survived by her companion Reed Shipley; daughter Barbara Boyd of Prescott; son Clint Magee (Theresa) of Park City, Utah; nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Culley of North Carolina, former husband William Gardner, and other family and friends too many to mention.
Marion was a "people person" and was loved by many.
A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2013, at the Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 W. Gurley St. in Prescott.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Yavapai College School of Nursing, 1100 E. Sheldon St., PMB 6904, Prescott, AZ 86301, where an endowment exists in her name.
Marion will be dearly missed, especially by her children. We were blessed to have her as our mother.
Please visit and sign Marion's guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com.
Information provided by survivors.
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Marion C. Gardner
Marion passed away quietly at home on May 11, 2013, at the age of 90 after a long and brave battle with cancer.
Born Feb. 4, 1923, in Kittanning, Pa., to Lawrence and Edna Culley, Marion led a spirited life filled with her many varied interests. She attended Bethany College, W. Va., where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, and served as piano accompanist in several groups.
She lived most of her life in Southern California, was employed at Cal State University Northridge for 23 years, the last 13 as executive secretary to the president of the university. She sang in her church choir, and served as organist. Her leisure time was spent at the ballet, opera or symphony, ballroom dancing, enjoying the outdoors, and she loved biking at the beach. After retiring, she was a docent on the Cal State University Arts Council, and a docent at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, where she handled the tarantulas as easily as the lizards!
She moved to Skull Valley in 1985, where she loved hosting visitors to their ranch, and taught art and music at the local school, then to Prescott in 2001. She was a Prescott art docent, and member of the Outings Club and Symphony Guild. She was also a member of Prescott United Methodist Church. Marion was an adventurer. She traveled regularly around the world, but had a soft spot for Europe and for England, where her father's family still resides.
Marion is survived by her companion Reed Shipley; daughter Barbara Boyd of Prescott; son Clint Magee (Theresa) of Park City, Utah; nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Culley of North Carolina, former husband William Gardner, and other family and friends too many to mention.
Marion was a "people person" and was loved by many.
A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2013, at the Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 W. Gurley St. in Prescott.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Yavapai College School of Nursing, 1100 E. Sheldon St., PMB 6904, Prescott, AZ 86301, where an endowment exists in her name.
Marion will be dearly missed, especially by her children. We were blessed to have her as our mother.
Please visit and sign Marion's guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com.
Information provided by survivors.
The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona,
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Marion C. Gardner
Marion passed away quietly at home on May 11, 2013, at the age of 90 after a long and brave battle with cancer.
Born Feb. 4, 1923, in Kittanning, Pa., to Lawrence and Edna Culley, Marion led a spirited life filled with her many varied interests. She attended Bethany College, W. Va., where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, and served as piano accompanist in several groups.
She lived most of her life in Southern California, was employed at Cal State University Northridge for 23 years, the last 13 as executive secretary to the president of the university. She sang in her church choir, and served as organist. Her leisure time was spent at the ballet, opera or symphony, ballroom dancing, enjoying the outdoors, and she loved biking at the beach. After retiring, she was a docent on the Cal State University Arts Council, and a docent at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, where she handled the tarantulas as easily as the lizards!
She moved to Skull Valley in 1985, where she loved hosting visitors to their ranch, and taught art and music at the local school, then to Prescott in 2001. She was a Prescott art docent, and member of the Outings Club and Symphony Guild. She was also a member of Prescott United Methodist Church. Marion was an adventurer. She traveled regularly around the world, but had a soft spot for Europe and for England, where her father's family still resides.
Marion is survived by her companion Reed Shipley; daughter Barbara Boyd of Prescott; son Clint Magee (Theresa) of Park City, Utah; nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Culley of North Carolina, former husband William Gardner, and other family and friends too many to mention.
Marion was a "people person" and was loved by many.
A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2013, at the Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 W. Gurley St. in Prescott.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Yavapai College School of Nursing, 1100 E. Sheldon St., PMB 6904, Prescott, AZ 86301, where an endowment exists in her name.
Marion will be dearly missed, especially by her children. We were blessed to have her as our mother.
Please visit and sign Marion's guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com.
Information provided by survivors.
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Marion C. Gardner
Marion passed away quietly at home on May 11, 2013, at the age of 90 after a long and brave battle with cancer.
Born Feb. 4, 1923, in Kittanning, Pa., to Lawrence and Edna Culley, Marion led a spirited life filled with her many varied interests. She attended Bethany College, W. Va., where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, and served as piano accompanist in several groups.
She lived most of her life in Southern California, was employed at Cal State University Northridge for 23 years, the last 13 as executive secretary to the president of the university. She sang in her church choir, and served as organist. Her leisure time was spent at the ballet, opera or symphony, ballroom dancing, enjoying the outdoors, and she loved biking at the beach. After retiring, she was a docent on the Cal State University Arts Council, and a docent at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, where she handled the tarantulas as easily as the lizards!
She moved to Skull Valley in 1985, where she loved hosting visitors to their ranch, and taught art and music at the local school, then to Prescott in 2001. She was a Prescott art docent, and member of the Outings Club and Symphony Guild. She was also a member of Prescott United Methodist Church. Marion was an adventurer. She traveled regularly around the world, but had a soft spot for Europe and for England, where her father's family still resides.
Marion is survived by her companion Reed Shipley; daughter Barbara Boyd of Prescott; son Clint Magee (Theresa) of Park City, Utah; nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Culley of North Carolina, former husband William Gardner, and other family and friends too many to mention.
Marion was a "people person" and was loved by many.
A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2013, at the Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 W. Gurley St. in Prescott.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Yavapai College School of Nursing, 1100 E. Sheldon St., PMB 6904, Prescott, AZ 86301, where an endowment exists in her name.
Marion will be dearly missed, especially by her children. We were blessed to have her as our mother.
Please visit and sign Marion's guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com.
Information provided by survivors.
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