Catherine B. Marelli Born in 1922 in Ukiah, CA, Catherine died September 5, 2011 in Clearlake, CA. Catherine parents Agnes and George Wilson immigrated from Scotland and settled in Calpella and then in San Anselmo. She graduated from Tamalpais High School. Catherine married Louis W "Mike" Marelli in 1942 and worked briefly as a secretary in San Francisco. She then devoted herself to her husband "Mike" and family. They lived in San Rafael for 55 years. Besides her family, her joys were traveling, needlework and entertaining their many friends. She was known for her cookie jar of chocolate chip cookies she made. Her grandchildren lived on the same street and were frequent visitors. In 2001 Catheine moved to Middletown to be near family. She spent the last three years in an assisted living home where she was loved and well taken care of. She is survived by her children Bob Marelli, Wendy Blanton, grandchildren Cathy Thomas, Camilla Rose, Mike Marelli, great grandchildren Tyler, Will, Austin, Amber, Kailey, and Sam as well as nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Bethea Wilson, Mary Helmer, and Nancy Ann Membrino. A Service will be held on Monday, September 12, 2:30 PM at Mt. Tamalpais Cemetery, 2500 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association .
Arrangements under the direction of Keaton's Mortuary, San Rafael, CA.
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