My memories of Marilyn endure, from our time together in the novitiate at Marylhurst,  and later when I taught for Marylhurst College, where she earned her BA degree.

Somewhere there is a book of gold and surely there is a page reserved for Marilyn.  A dedicated coworker, hard working, and remembered as someone who cared for others. 

I want to express my sympathy to Marilyn's family.  I first met Marilyn in 1977 in Vancouver, Canada at work.  After she left there to return to her home state of Oregon, I visited her where she took me to Mt. Hood & helped me get started with ski lessons.  That was the start of such a fun part of life I shared with her. A couple of years later I, too, moved to the Portland area since she couldn't stop telling me how wonderful a place it is.  She was right.  She was so happy to return after working far away for  years. She was very well respected by her co-workers.  Her knowledge was prolific and she shared it whenever asked. She had a strong work ethic & always gave 150% to the job.  Her deep religious faith brought Marilyn to anyone's side at a time of loss.  She was so strong for them, helping them get through a difficult time.  I could never repay her for all she did for me.  She was my mentor in so many ways. I miss our ski trips and lunch get- togethers with friends we shared.  So many happy memories from those times will stay with me. Earth has lost an angel but heaven is lucky to have her.

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Marilyn Ann Swayze

September 26, 1935 – November 5, 2020

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