Marianne Ozolins

A loving, selfless and giving person, she devoted her life to her family, friends and students. Marianne was a 6th grade special education teacher at Jackson Middle School. The school became her extended family; she always kept her students and fellow teachers close to her heart.

She created many strong friendships through her life experiences at home, school and even at her favorite bingo hall. Marianne had a gift for bringing people together. She believed that every student, no matter how underprivileged, had the potential to realize their dreams. Having an open mind and heart, she saw the potential in everyone, especially children.

She was also an animal lover, finding great joy in rescuing them. We will all miss that sense of humor and creativity she shared with everyone.

Marianne was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher and best friend.

She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Teodors Ozolins.

Marianne is survived by her beloved husband, Andris Ozolins; sons, Erik, Kevin and Andrew; parents, George and Gertrud Gromke; brother, George D. Gromke and wife, JoAnne; sister, Angela D'Antonio and husband, John; mother-in-law, Mirdza Ozolins; sister-in-law, Ruta Dzelme and husband, Andris; 4 nieces and 3 nephews; and 4 loving cats, Zoe, Zippy, Sarah and Sophie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to either the National Down Syndrome Congress, Attn: Memberships, 1370 Center Drive, Suite 102, Atlanta, Georgia 30338.

A memorial fund has been established on behalf of Marianne Ozolins to benefit the Jackson Middle School. Please address your contributions, Attn: Shirley Arnold, Security Service Federal Credit Union, 5750 W. Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, Texas 78251.