In loving memory of

Marilyn J. Paris
January 28, 1932 - July 26, 2005

Marilyn J. Paris, 73, of 204 W. Carbon Street, Gwinn, died Tuesday morning, July 26, 2005 at Marquette General Hospital following a short illness.

Mrs. Paris was born on January 28, 1932 in Gwinn to the late John and Vera (Gustafson) Jory and had been a lifelong Gwinn resident. She was a 1949 graduate of Gwinn High School. On October 18, 1952, Marilyn married Louis Paris at the Gwinn United Methodist Church.

Marilyn was a faithful member of Gwinn United Methodist Church where she was active in their choir, served on the administrative board, the funeral luncheon committee, bible school, youth Sunday school program, vacation bible school and the United Methodist Women group.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Louis B. Paris of Gwinn; four sons, David (Marion) Paris of Tucson, AZ, Bruce (Jill) Paris of Gwinn, Scott (Holly) Paris of Gwinn and Mark (Wendy) Paris of Shepherdstown, WV; six grandchildren, Adam, Louis, Allison, Spencer, Eli and Mitchell Paris; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents were three sisters, Jane Kendricks, Carolyn Farquar, and Vera Ann Jory.

A memorial service will be held on Friday at 5 p.m. in Gwinn United Methodist Church with Rev. Jackie Roe officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends immediately following the service in the church hall where a luncheon will be served.

Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the Gwinn United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 251 W. Jasper, Gwinn, MI 49841.

Tributes

Janice and Ted Zagrzebski wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Dear David and Marion, Ted and I are so sorry to hear about your Mother. I know how special she was to all of you. Please know are thoughts are with you. Love Janice and Ted Zagrzebski"

LIONEL AND PATRICIA LAUREN wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF MARILYN'S PASSING. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED."

Cindy Green wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Just wanted to pass along my condolences. I remember Marilyn at church for all my years in Sunday School. She was a wonderful person. I'm so sorry for you loss.."

Michael Patten wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"We would like to send our deepest sympathies to your family at this time. Marilyn was such a gracious person and we know how much she will be missed. Just try to take comfort in the fact that God has called another angel home."

Joe St. Andre wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"My sympathy to the whole Paris family"

Patricia Grimes wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"My sympathies and prayers to all of you. I have been a co-worker with Marion and want to wish her as well as husband and others condolences. May God bless all."

George and Audrey Ferguson wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"We join you in your sorrow and we are grieving your great loss of Marilyn. We rejoice with you that through Marilyn's faith in Christ as her Redeemer she has the promise of everlasting life and she will hear the words of the Lord, "Well done Marilyn, good and faithful servant." May God uphold you all in a very special way as you lean on Him. George and Audrey"

Peter Comment wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"we all love you and were so glad that you were my aunt i love you and will miss you so much."

Laurie Van Damme wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"We would like to pass along our deepest sympathy to all of the Paris family. Mrs.Paris was a very nice person who was proud of her sons, daughter-in-laws and grandchildren. We won't be able to attend the services but please know that your all in our hearts and prayers, Laurie & Steve"

Don & Bethel Nyquist wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God`s blessings."

Arlene & Len Trudeau wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Our sincere sympathy to Louie & family. We lived in Gwinn for 11 years and had the pleasure of meeting and knowing the Paris family. We are retired now and living in Norway once again & thankful to be on the internet to get the Gwinn news and to send you our sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers. God Bless Your Family"

Stephen Nyquist wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Marilyn will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family."

Brian & Brenda Veale wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Marilyn was a great friend whom we will greatly miss. We sure had some good times singing in the choir, working at Jammers together, and other church activities. She had a special place in her heart for Bradley, and we will always cherish that. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Paris family. Brian, Brenda, Brandon, Breanna, and Bradley Veale"

Rhoda L Hreha wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"I just heard from my brother in the U.P. of Marilyn's passing. Althought I never met her, she was my first cousin. Her mother and my father, Elmer Gustafson, were sister and brother. My condolances to the family. Rhoda (Gustafson) Hreha"

Sally Nordeen Morin wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"As a 5th grader, I joined the choir. I will always remember Marilyn as one of the "older" women, she was probably in her 20's :o), who really made me feel welcome. She really had the joy of the Lord. She was a beautiful lady on the inside as well as the outside. She will be truly missed, but I'm sure she is singing with that great alto voice to the Lord in person. Until we meet again."

Anonymous wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"The passing away of such a vibrant, lively lady is a loss to all who knew her. She was only in my life for a brief period of time, but I will always remember her sense of fun and love for her family. My prayers are with the entire Paris family but especially for Louis who must feel her loss deeply."