Marilyn Leithardt McLennan
August 29, 1925 ~ September 8, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Asheville � Marilyn Leithardt McLennan was born in Chicago, Illinois August 29, 1925 and died September 8, 2011.
After receiving her degree in Institutional Management/ Home Economics at Iowa State University she married Roderick McLennan, her husband of 63 years.
In addition to working for the Chicago Bar Association, Marilyn enhanced her BA degree with and elementary school teaching certificate. She taught Kindergarten and first grade students for thirty years in the Chicago suburbs. She and her husband both retired in 1984 and within 5 years moved to Asheville, North Carolina. Enjoying the mountain location and the hospitality of many new friends, Marilyn became involved in numerous church activities and the Country Club of Asheville ladies golf group.
Deeply loved by her family, Marilyn was a tender hearted servant to all. Her three daughters included Karen Schuster of Mt. Prospect, IL (who predeceased her at age 43), Bonnie Gates of Mt. Prospect, IL (who predeceased her at age 55) and Diane Stewart who currently resides in Houston, Texas. Sons-in-law are Bill Schuster, Joe Gates and Kevin Stewart. Grandchildren are Ted Schuster, Tsinia Borgman; Bethany, Hannah and Stephen Gates; and Tyler, Kolbie and Justin Stewart. She also had six great grandchildren. Also surviving are her husband, Rod, and her sisters Joyce (her identical twin) of Kirkwood, Mo. and Fern Farmer of Deerfield, IL.
The family will receive friends on Monday, September 12, 2011 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 12 at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory, 901 Aiken Road, Asheville, NC 28804.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704 or to a Christian ministry of your choice.
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My thoughts are with you, Rod and Diane. It is so very hard to lose a spouse. There is comfort in thinking Marilyn is with her other two dears, Karen and Bonnie.
One favorite memory: my then little Scott looking from his grandma to Marilyn at Bonnie’s wedding reception in utter shock during the prayer and blurting out, ‘Other Grandma?’ She nodded quietly and just sparkled at him.
Rod & Family,
I was so saddened by the news yesterday of Marilyn’s passing. Although I only crossed paths with her a few times, she always struck me as a wonderful, kind, sweet woman of God. I’m sure she will be sorely missed. As with you, I look forward to seeing her again one day in glory with an opportunity to spend much more time with her. ‘Absent from the body, present with the Lord.’
Diane and Family We love you and send our prayers
Dear Rod and family,
Mike and I were so sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. She was such a gentle, sweet lady and we will all miss her at Arden. We were out of town and only returned home last night. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.