Born in Tujunga, California to parents Eugene and Martha Farr, Marilyn enjoyed camping, skiing, singing, and swimming. She was part of the Methodist Youth Fellowship, Scouts, and was involved in a local majorette group. After graduating Verdugo Hills High School in 1955 she attended college and studied costume design. Part of the curriculum included painting pictures of her designs. This sparked her interest in painting as a college student.
In 1958 she married David Morvay. They had two daughters, Jeannie and Carollee. Marilyn spent the next couple of decades sewing for the girls and their cousins as well as being the leader of the girls’ Girl Scout Troupes and a supporter of all their varied activities. She was the kind of mom who encouraged her daughters to believe in themselves and to have the courage to follow their dreams. The family moved from Sunland, California to Carson City, Nevada in 1971.
Marilyn and her daughters attended the First United Methodist Church in Carson City, NV. Marilyn become part of the choir as well as a very active member of that congregation.
Marilyn went back to school to get her real estate license and thus started the next chapter of her journey. She spent years as a realtor and finally became the Executive Board Officer for the Carson-Tahoe-Douglas Board of Realtors. Her skills as a scout leader came in handy keeping order at board meetings. She wrangled groups of realtors to their different seminars during conventions by donning a bright red blazer and shouting “Follow me!”
She divorced in 1980; then met and married Leo Koschella in 1982. Marilyn began using her artistic talents again in the form of oil painting and water colors taking various workshops/art classes in the area. On a vacation to France she was able to add a side trip to Monet's home. She completed several copies of Monet's paintings. She said, “His style as an Impressionist has influenced my art work.” They stayed in the Carson City area until 2008 moving to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii after retiring.
She started painting with the West Hawaii Plein Air Painters in 2009. In May 2010 she joined the Kona Arts Center in Kainaliu. She was also a member of the Blue Sea Artisans in Keauhou Shopping Center and Kailua Village Artist. Both Marilyn and Leo were very active in the Kona United Methodist Church while they lived there, with Marilyn leading sermons when the resident pastor was out of town.
Marilyn adored being a grandma and a great-grandma. She remembered all of the grandchildren’s birthdays’ with special hand painted-cards and gifts. She was very much in favor of encouraging cursive writing and nurturing the children’s artistic talents.
Marilyn and Leo moved back to Carson City, Nevada recently to be closer to family after having a lengthy hospital stay in Hawaii.
Marilyn leaves behind her husband Leo Koschella, brother Gene Farr, sister-in-law Karen Farr, daughter Jeannie Morvay-Clayton, son-in-law Bruce Clayton, step-daughter Leah Conner, nephew Michael Farr, niece Lisa Farr, grandchildren Douglas, Jason, Kimberly, Jackie, Jennifer, Jessica, Patrick, great-grandchildren Bradden, Zoey, Cassandra, Naomi, Brooke, Artie, numerous cousins, and many dear friends.
There will be two memorial services held for Marilyn at the following locations:
August 3rd at 11:00 AM - First United Methodist Church - 412 W. Musser St., Carson City, NV 89703
September 8th at 11:00 AM – Kona United Methodist Church – 74-4960 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
There will be a private spreading of her ashes in the ocean off the Kona Coast in Hawaii. Condolences can be sent to Leo Koschella at 2035 Desert Peach Dr., Carson City, NV 89703 or via email ([email protected]).
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