Marilyn J. Meinhard

Marilyn was joined in marriage with her dear, late husband, Joseph Anthony Meinhard, on June 13, 1953. As loving parents, they raised six children together: David Joseph, Melinda Sue, Renee Louise, Andrew Phillip, Marlene Ruth, and Daniel Eric.

Marilyn’s great accomplishment was learning to fly. She received her pilot’s license in August of 1950 at the young age of 16, and her Pilot’s Wings in July of 1951. She had many other interests throughout her life: pets, nature, sports, music, Wing Scouts, square dancing, choir, camping, art, and taking pictures of her family.

Marilyn was a charter member of several churches. She was well-loved by many and known for her kindness and her generous spirit. Her faith in God was constant and strong, and it gave her great peace in her final days.

One of Marilyn’s greatest and proudest achievements was the writing of her soon-to-be-published memoir, “I Want to Fly.”

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Meinhard; parents, Clifford E. Moore and Margaret M. Kreitzburg Moore Clark; brother, Clifford E. Moore (Marilyn Moore); son, Andrew P. Meinhard; and grandson, Devon C. White.

Marilyn is survived by her children, David (Janice) Meinhard, Melinda (Paul) Swartz, Renee (Michael) Williams, Kathy (wife of Andrew Meinhard) Meinhard, Marlene Meinhard, and Daniel (Jill) Meinhard. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Bruce, Sarah, Owen, Hillary, Suriel, Ashley, Micah, Nicholas, Isaac, Anna, Bethany, Allen, Jayne, Holly, Zac, James, Dane, Aaron, Jordan, Joseph, and Autumn; great-grandchildren, Jamisen, Malachi, Ember, Dylan, Luke, Andrew, and one more on the way; as well as the children of Hillary's fiancé, Nick: Cynnder, Steele, and Havin. Marilyn is also survived by her sister-in-law, Grace Lindelius; brother-in-law, Gordon Meinhard; sister-in-law, Billie Meinhard; her aunt, Marion; special friends, Liz and Hazel; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

A visitation will take place on Sunday, March 13 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Resurrection Funeral Home; 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038. The funeral service will be at 10:00 am Monday March 14, with a 9:00 instate period, at St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church; 55355 Mound Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316. The burial will take place at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley, Michigan.

Contributions may be made in Marilyn's memory to Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan - 500 Fisher Bldg; 3011 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202; McLaren Heath Care Foundation - Ted Wahby Cancer Center; 1000 Harrington St, Mount Clemens, MI 48043; or the American Heart Association - 40 Oak Hollow St, Southfield, MI 48033.