Elizabeth Marie Schoelen

Marie Schoelen (DeRoest) was born October 11, 1934, to Albert and Fern DeRoest. She attended Antelope Elementary School and Red Bluff High School, graduating 1952. A little more than a year out of high school she married Harold Schoelen, the love of her life. They were married for 60 years.

Marie is predeceased by her parents, her husband Harold, and her sister Gwen Frost. She is survived by her sister Gerry Etzler (Ron) and her two daughters Linda Robathan (David) and Carol Stephens (Mike Mason). She had five grandchildren: Eric Robathan, Ryan Stephens, Richard Robathan (Sarah), Garrett Robathan (Alexx), and Heather Rix (Sean). She also had 11 great grandchildren.

Marie was employed by the Tehama County Department of Education and served as the Secretary to the Tehama County Superintendent of Schools for 30 years.

Marie was an active member of the community and was a member of the Business and Professional Women. After retiring, she served as a member of the Tehama County Board of Education.

After retirement she and Harold enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling in their motorhome with friends and family. After Harold's passing, she joined the Serendipity Corvette Club and went on many trips with her friend Del and made lifetime friends along the way.

Marie enjoyed traveling with family on cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, and Jamaica.

One of her great loves was watching her great grandson, Zachary, play high school basketball, AAU and summer league. She never missed a game or tournament. She knew the players by name and even after graduation the boys still acknowledged her with hugs.

She enjoyed attending every event that her grandkids or great grandkids participated in whether it be basketball, baseball, track, dance, singing, or cheerleading.

Marie loved spending time with her friends whether they were playing Progressive Rummy, going to lunch/dinner or going to the casino. Another favorite thing to do was shop and she loved dark chocolate.

Marie Schoelen was loved by many and all. She will be greatly missed.