Suzanne Lambert Marvin, a tall, elegant woman whose curiosity and intensity defined her multi-faceted life, passed away peacefully in her Colorado Springs home on December 7 at the age of 87. Sue was a woman of many passions who never accepted mediocrity in anything she did, from golf to needlepoint, genealogy to bridge, even to raising her children. She always had a plan – for herself and for everyone else!
She and Jim, her devoted, loving husband of 61 years, raised four children in Kansas and Colorado. She was a hands-on mother who set high expectations for her children.
Sue started golfing as a young girl and played until her death. She loved hitting balls on the driving range as much as she loved playing the course. Golf gave her joy and peace – and an occasional escape from her active children! She was justly proud of her holes-in-one, especially the one she made in front of the Club Pro in Topeka! Her hole-in-one keychain was among her prized possessions—a daily reminder of a shot well played! Her golfing friends were near and dear to her!
For more than 16 years, Sue was an active volunteer at Skyline nursing home where she made countless friends and brightened residents’ lives with her stories and enthusiasm.
Sue’s curiosity and focus on detail served her well during her 25 years of genealogy work, tracing her family back to before the Mayflower. From hours spent reading library microfiche, delving into the Salt Lake City genealogical center, writing and faxing churches and town halls throughout Germany and England, she compiled detailed notebooks including photos and family stories. The friends she made world-wide through her genealogical research will remember her dedication and passion.
Sue valued the consistency of family traditions. She needlepointed four identical Christmas ornaments – one for each of her children – every year for 25 years, carrying on her mother’s tradition. Sue’s children remember her wearing her head-lamp and magnifying glasses, needle-pointing ornaments. Her homemade caramels, toffee, and holiday Chex mix followed her children long after they had left home and were eagerly anticipated by the many friends who enjoyed them.
For Sue, bridge was an all-or-nothing endeavor. She studied, she practiced, she analyzed, she analyzed again, she had to know what she’d done wrong! No social bridge for Sue – only duplicate. Sharing her passion with her “bridge friends” was one of Sue’s favorite pastimes.
Sue leaves behind her children, Laurie Marvin Cribari (David); Tom Marvin; Julia Marvin Dito (Peter); David Marvin; and seven grandchildren. Her husband Jim passed away In May, 2017.
At her request, there will be a private family memorial.
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