Marie was born to Joe Henry and Edna (McCleary) Henry on March 26, 1931 in Greeley, CO.
She graduated from Platteville High School in 1949.
Marie was a loving and caring grandmother to her grandchildren as well as her great grandchildren. She would often entertain them with her “tamale” dance. Those who were lucky enough to have caught a show are truly blessed and likely share her silly sense of humor. Her love for them was and remains surpassed only by their love for her.
Marie is survived by her husband Art Schmaling as well as their six children, Deborah Day (Mike), Jeff Hansen (Karen), Susan Bland (Marty), Sherri Schmaling (Bob), James Schmaling (Cindy), Robert Schmaling (Lisa), fifteen grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Marie’s life will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Allnutt Macy Chapel located at 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO.