Marian S. Hart, 92, died peacefully in Leavenworth, Washington, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Peter Fallert on September 30, 2006. During her time with Nancy and Peter, she enjoyed sitting out on their deck listening to the birds and looking out over the meadow. Marian enjoyed the family pets, which included her beloved Molly and Tabby. She often had the antics of a cat to watch or a dog close by to pet.
Marian was born on August 30, 1914, in Seattle, Washington, to Robert and Mary Anne Stewart. She was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Everett High School, attended Seattle Pacific University and the University of Washington, and received a Degree in Education and a lifetime teaching certificate. During her teaching career, Marian taught in several elementary schools in the Highline School District and was an elementary librarian in the Federal Way School District. While with the Highline School District, Marian was "Teacher of the Year" two times. Marian taught for 32 years. After retiring in 1974, she and Bob moved to Olympia, Washington.
While in Olympia, Marian was very active in a number of organizations. These included the British Friends, the Genealogy Society, the Doll Club, the Miniature Club, Concern for Animals and others. She was very interested in history and served for a number of years as a volunteer at the state capitol building in Olympia.
Marian and Bob enjoyed traveling and attending special events of their grandchildren. Marian collected and furnished dollhouses, put together family histories, and restored antique quilts. She had a special interest in her dear family on the Isle of Man and always stayed in contact with them. Marian was considered the "family historian" by all and she was one of the last great letter writers of our time.
Robert E. Hart, her loving husband of 52 years, her sister Elizabeth (Stewart) Mulligan, and her brother, Robert Stewart preceded Marian in death.