Marilyn Jane Beaver, 94, of Palm Coast Florida passed away Saturday, November 7th, 2026. Marilyn was born in Columbus Ohio, daughter of the late William Athey and Nancy Forshey Athey. Raised Christian with a firm and spiritual belief in God, she grew up in Shadesville, Ohio, and graduated from Hamilton Township High School. She was married to Ronald Beaver in 1955, until his passing in 2014. She was the first in her family to go to college, graduating from Ohio State University in 1954 with a B.S. degree in nursing. She furthered her education by attending anesthesia school in 1963 and became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Marilyn was employed by Ohio State Hospital for 30 years, retiring in 1985. She and Ron moved to Palm Coast Florida in 1987. She returned to work at the Putnam County Hospital in Palatka for a short time and also worked at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.
Marilyn was passionate about music her entire life, playing multiple instruments including the piano, organ, guitar, harmonica, and trumpet. She enjoyed traveling, entertaining friends and family, and working outdoors gardening. She is remembered by her family for her caring nature, sense of humor, and complete zest for life. She was a lifetime member of the Ohio State Alumni Association, also lifetime member of the VFW Woman's Auxiliary. She will be dearly missed by her family and those who knew her.
She was preceded in death by daughter Sharon Beaver, brother William, and sister Norma. Left to cherish her memory are daughter, Karen Beaver, son Ron Beaver (Christy), grandchildren Ronald D. Beaver, Mark Madvid (Erika), Matt Beaver (Jess), Lewis Dunn, great grandchildren Skylar and Luke, and extended family and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for this Friday at 11am at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 548 North Nova Road, Ormond Beach.
