Marni was born August 21, 1967 to Paul and Marlene Weber in San Diego at the "Stork Club." She died peacefully, her lists completed, August 1, 2020 from stage four colon cancer diagnosed at the age of 50.
She is survived by her parents, sister Paula Weber Kufrovich (Robert) and family, Taylor, Arianna, Brittany, Michael, Cyler, her beloved grandmother Marie Weiss (age 99), many great-aunts and uncles, numerous aunts and uncles and cousins. Mara was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Gen and Joe, maternal grandfather Clement Weiss; uncles Joe, Jerry and Jimmy Weber, Michael and Daniel Weiss and cousins David and John Bauer.
Graduating from Xavier High School in 1985 she chose to attend U of A to earn a degree in Marketing and Communications. She worked with Murro Consulting, Lane Awards and Trim Software before joining Honeywell. There she flourished for twenty years in various positions the last being Global Customer Marketing Leader with the Process Solutions Division. She continued working while fighting for her life. Many of her colleagues were shocked at her passing; they never had even the slightest idea she was ill. She mentored so many and will be greatly missed.
Family and friends were everything to Marni. Generous and fun-loving she treated her nieces and nephews, Bianca and Marissa Baker and many friends to trips and getaways to Disneyland, Paris, London, Amsterdam, summer camp, ball games, theatre, musicals, whatever she thought they'd enjoy and learn from. Christmas baking session gatherings with preschoolers to teens left a sticky kitchen floor for her faithful yellow lab Molly to help clean up. Her brownies and brie appetizer are legendary. She rarely missed a birthday greeting. Don't be surprised if Hallmark goes out of business soon!
Mara cherished her sister Paula, her Pi Phi sisters, spa day companions, Book Club members, friends from 20\30 Club, and colleagues and friends around the world. She loved to travel and was always open to adventure and new experiences. She served on numerous boards including Fresh Start and Florence Crittenton. Her generous spirit and salesmanship made her a natural fundraiser.
A real warrior, she never gave up; her body did. She chose to fight in hopes her battle would unlock the cure for the ugly "alien" cancer. She faced her illness with bravery, shielding her loved ones, never whining; always grateful. Her bravery was about finding joy and happiness and having a life without regret and envy. She put her total trust in God. Mara will be forever loved as a daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and true friend to those who were fortunate to be in her life.
A funeral Mass will be offered at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 16245 N. 60th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Monday, August 17 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Maggie's Place, https://www.maggiesplace.org/donate/ ; Sherman Home, Hospice of the Valley, 5801 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054; or https://www.childhelp.org/donate/ .
We never lose those we give to God - Saint Augustine
Tributes
Anthony (Tony) Vasoli wrote on Feb 7, 2021:
"What a wonderfully gifted and loving person we have lost. You touched so many lives with your positivity and joie de vivre.
I thought of you before my colonoscopy a couple of days ago, and wish that a simple screening is not more widely recommended to be done at a younger age.
I miss you Mara. RIP.
Your cousin, Tony
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Carolyn Nitz wrote on Aug 18, 2020:
"Mara was one of the strongest yet loving women I have ever had the privilege of knowing. She fiercely loved her family. She had more friends than anyone I have ever known. It was my honor to be counted among those she called friend. She will be sorely missed and live in each of our hearts. Peace be with you Mara. Carolyn & Jim"
Gloria Tiemann wrote on Aug 17, 2020:
"I met Mara shortly after her graduation from ASU when she joined the sales team at the award company I worked at. We quickly became friends and that\'s where I met her dad and mom. After she started her fulfilling career at Honeywell we continued to stay in touch. When we would meet for lunch, her mom, dad, sister, \"the kids\", grandma and her dog were all topics we caught up on. Her stories were always so full of love and pride in her family. She was such an avid listener.. she wanted stories about my family. We have laughed and cried together over our families highs and lows. I\'ve read every tribute written here, some of you I know, some of you I don\'t know, but we are all joined in our love for this very precious woman. Mr and Mrs Weber, thank you so much for being such wonderful parents. In Mara you gave a gift to the world. Paula and family please remember how very much she loved each of you and may that love bring you comfort. To those of us who are friends and coworkers, tonight I will go home, lift a glass of wine to Mara\'s memory and smile as I remember the friendship we shared. Rest well in His loving arms, beautiful one,thank you for making the world a better place. Until we meet again.
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Edith Ambrester wrote on Aug 17, 2020:
"I met Mara when I lived in AZ and worked for the JW. She was a client who became a friend. After leaving AZ for TX we kept in touch. I was so excited when the HUG event moved to TX to my JW here. Mara and i got together for a glass of wine and to catch up. She was one of the first to reach out to me when I told people about my diagnosis in Jan. We are all better for knowing her and having her in our life. Until we see each other again. "
Margarita Ceballos wrote on Aug 17, 2020:
"My condolences to the entire family.
Please allow me to share that Mara was the most caring and compassionate person I?ve ever met. Brilliant, courageous and focused. We worked together for many years and grew a lot together as human beings and specially as friends. We handled multiple Honeywell events and had the joy to travel with Mara, work hard and also relax and have fun. We both love good food and a glass of wine. So that was part of the plans. Mara, you were always thinking about others... I already miss your cards (birthdays, Christmas, special occasions) which were always the first to arrive, with your very distinctive handwriting and special messages and your kindness with my family. God plans were to have you with Him, which we accept, but I have to say this 2 weeks have been very hard days, missing you, remembering, thinking of you... you are now and for ever my dear ?friengel?. An angel who will always be my friend. Dear Mara, please wait for me until we meet again in Heaven. All my love.
Margarita C Ceballos. "
Hope Carpenter (Ravens) wrote on Aug 16, 2020:
"Our deepest condolences to the Weber family. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
The Carpenter Family...Marianne, Hope and Dawn"
Jan wrote on Aug 16, 2020:
"Aw Mara, what a loss ?-too young ?
My deepest condolences to the Weber family and all of her many friends- I count myself fortunate to have been one. I will miss you so much Mara. A picture from one of our many lunches
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Marlene M wrote on Aug 16, 2020:
"I am so very sorry for the heart ache and loss that you have over loosing Mara. I was privileged and honored to have been part of her health care team. Mara?s Mom and Dad, were with Mara for every chemo session. The most loving and caring parents. I miss the stories of her Grandmother back in Iowa. Mara?s upbeat and always positive disposition will be missed. My prayers are with you. Marlene Miller"
Cindy Bloodgood wrote on Aug 13, 2020:
"I am so proud to call Mara one of my dearest, best friends. She loved her family and friends so deeply. We became friends on her very first day at Honeywell. I was one of her first clients, but more importantly- we formed a deep and lasting friendship both at work and outside of work. I will miss her love and support, her hand written birthday and thank you cards among literally everything about her. I will miss her every day - dearly. - Cindy Bloodgood"
Melany Stroupe wrote on Aug 13, 2020:
"There are so many things that have reminded me of Mara this week and made me think ?Mara would love this.? She had such a zest for life that it is hard to comprehend that she has left her earthly home. I feel immense gratitude for her two decades of friendship. She inspired me with her strength and kindness. She left a tremendous mark on my life and will never be forgotten. Much love to the Weber family! "
Rose & Bob Fitzsimmons wrote on Aug 13, 2020:
"The first time I met Mara she was 10 years old and in braces! She never forgot my birthday.
I will miss receiving her card. The world is a darker place without Mara. RIP, my dear Marni.
Our sympathies to the Weber family. Rose & Bob Fitzsimmons"
Ann Adams wrote on Aug 13, 2020:
"Puerto Vallarta was a fun trip with Mara and Melany. Going to parties, dinners and most recently breakfast. Loved having such a great lady in my life. Always positive, driven and optimistic. The angels are blessed now with her beautiful soul.
Ann Adams "
Heinz Janiec wrote on Aug 13, 2020:
"It is a tragedy and I\'m very sad that Mara passed away so early in her life.
I know MAra for many years may be 15 or more, as she was the director of Honeywell\'s Americas Users Group.
I was a member of the European Users Group Steering Committee and so met her frequently. I was very much surprised as I heard that she was pretty sick and passed away. I like her very much because she was always very happy and had fun.
Condolences to all who\'s lives were touched by Mara.
Heinz Janiec
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Abbie Fink wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"We met 40 years ago but didn?t become friends until much later, when we were adults and got involved in 20/30. There are so many memories ? of galas and fundraisers, dinners and brunches, book club and spa days, Passover seders and Easter brunches, Super Bowl parties and New Year?s Eve parties.
You always believed you didn?t need a special occasion to drink champagne and if you found something you thought a friend would like then you would buy it and give it to them. You suggested that shopping for birthdays and the holidays is an all-year-round activity and the bins of trinkets and treasures in my storage closest attest to the fact that I took your advice.
There is no more generous a friend than you.
My heartfelt condolences to your family. Your memory will always be a blessing to those of us who loved you. Rest easy my friend."
Cassidy Campana wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"This was such a surprise. When I saw Mara last, she was doing so much better and was in great spirits. She was such a wonderful friend to so many. She was a few years ahead of me at Xavier and we reconnected through our mutual friend Stacey who we also lost to his terrible disease. Mara was a champion, so fun, such a dear person, aunt, traveller and so much more. I will miss her dearly.
Cassidy Campana"
Paul Traiforos wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"\"It is not length of life, but depth of life.\" - Ralph Waldo Emerson"
Erik wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"Dear Weber family,
My deepest condolences to your family and friends during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God\'s memory, because those who pass on are precious in His eyes. -Psalm116:15 For comfort from the Bible please visit bit.ly/Deathjworg"
Guylaine Cliche wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"Our most sincere condolences to Mara?s family. Giant hugs to Paula and her parents. Mara was an inspiration to the world. Her kindness, desire to help people and infectious laughter will never be forgotten. Much, much love ??. Guylaine and Zoya"
Lisa Stern wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"Wow... still can\'t believe it. I think I will miss her hugs the most- she really was the best hugger! I am a better person for having known Mara the last 20 years and blessed & honored to call her my friend. My love, thoughts & prayers go out to all of Mara\'s family & friends during this difficult time. RIP in my dear friend"
Ann Weiss wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"The world is a better place because of the joy Mara spread.RIP"
Vicky Lane wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"I worked with Mara for a few years now. She was always the bright light in the room. I enjoyed the lunch we shared on my birthday last year. She made it so special and fun. Farewell my friend, grateful to have known you. My condolences to Mara\'s family and friends for their loss."
Keith Davis wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"I did not know Mara for long but her personalty and strength left me in awe. I was very lucky to have known her. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Keith Davis "
Annette Snyder wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"Condolonces to all who\'s lives were touched by Mara. She was truly a loyal, loving, generous and caring friend. We shared many fun times together. "
Shoshana wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"Mara\'s warmth and generosity will be missed and forever remembered. Above all else, she truly cherished her family and friends. "
Sandi Olivier wrote on Aug 12, 2020:
"Happy birthday my sweet friend!"