Marilyn Fremont Obituary

Marilyn June (Hughes) Fremont

MARION: Marilyn June (Hughes) Fremont, age 80 of Marion, passed away at her home on Saturday, December is, 2012.

Marilyn was born November 30, 1932 in Morral, Ohio, daughter of William and Myrtle (Fultz) Hughes. After graduating in 1950 from Morral High School, Marilyn attended Ohio Northern University intending to enrich her gift and love of music by becoming a music teacher. However, that dream eluded her when the other love of her life asked her to run off with him. She married Robert Max Fremont March 19, 1951 in Indiana and he preceded her in death March 4, 1997.

She ran a Contract U.S. Mail Route for 12 years, was a delegate to Lakeside for 5 years for her Church, and served as Secretary of the Morral Alumni Association for 4 years. She also volunteered and enjoyed reading books with the children at Morral Elementary School. She was a faithful member of the Morral United Methodist Church where she played organ for over 20 years, and she was loved and cherished by her church family.

She is survived by one sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Washburn; four children, Jeffery Fremont, Rick (Kathleen) Fremont, Malia (Bill) Freeman all of Marion, and Rock (Mary) Fremont of Laveen, Arizona.

A brother, Merald Hughes; and two sisters, Grace Miner and Edythe Campbell, preceded her in death; along with an infant son, Rodney J. Fremont; and a grandchild, Christopher Fremont.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Kristen Fremont of Findlay, Ohio, Kari Fremont of Portland Oregon, Tyler (Heather) Fremont of Troy, Ohio, Trevor (Candace) Fremont of New Bloomington, Ohio, Shelby (Kyle) Brammell of Kenton, Ohio, Rock Fremont Jr. of Phoenix, Arizona, Tom Garner, and Tim (Laura) Garner both of LaRue, Ohio; nine great grandchildren, Aurora Fremont and Cayle Greer, Taylor, David and Renee Fremont, Waylon, Winston, and Weslyn Fremont, Brooke Brammell; and special friends, Robert (Peggy) Zinn, faithful neighbors, Tom (Helen) Mathys, along with so many other loyal comrades.

Music was one of Marilyn's greatest joys in life, playing trumpet, French Horn, piano, organ, and accordion. She had a special gift from God and learned to play by ear as well as reading music. She composed and performed many songs over the years; to share these, is a gift to us and a legacy to future generations. Besides playing at her church, she also sang in many Choirs, and played for numerous weddings and funerals. She sang with her dear friends, Doreen Harriman and Carol James for over 50 years in a trio known as the Tri-Tones and performed at many events and nursing homes over the years. Her music may have been silenced in this life, but it will live on forever in the hearts of those that loved her.

She believed God put many people in her path who were in need, whether He used her to listen, to give advice, or provide a roof over their heads, she was honored to serve Him in whatever capacity she could.

She loved to crochet and sew and made many quilts, rugs, potholders, etc. to share with friends and family. She looked forward to hosting dinners every Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past 55 years and loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and was proud of each one of them. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends, but we will find peace in knowing that she is rejoicing in Heaven with her Lord and Savior and has been reunited with her family and friends once again.

Funeral services for Marilyn will be on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 11 AM at the Morral United Methodist Church in Morral, OH. Officiating the service will be Reverend Ralph Velazco. Interment will follow in the Grand Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 4-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Morral United Methodist Church or to donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com

Published by Marion Star from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2012.
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Miss you, mom, every day!

Malia Freeman

Daughter

December 12, 2020

I think Marilyn was the strongest optimist I ever knew. She would have been a great teacher. She will be missed by very many as she and Max knew about everybody in town.

Norm Harruff

December 21, 2012

I Broke in tears tonite learning of her passing-- had a great time with her & Rene in Florida many years ago--Will miss her little special notes on the flap of envelope too me when she paid her garbage bill--A very Great Lady--Was a SPECIAL pleasure too meet her and know her <3

Karen & Carl Hamm

December 20, 2012

Max and Marilyn are Two wonderful people who touched our lives in a loving friendly way, we'll always be thankful to them. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all their family and friends..

Joe /Jeaie Earhart

December 19, 2012

With Prayers for a deep peace and comfort. I learn some new things about Marilyn that I had never heard. She will be able to sing praises day and night, know that she has enter heaven!

Diane Fetter

December 19, 2012

We all cared a lot for Marilyn & were saddened when we heard of her passing.
Sorry for your loss! One of Max's cousins.

Martha Harruff, Chapman

December 19, 2012

Sorry for your loss

Mark and Linda Edington

December 19, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers

Doug Murphy

December 19, 2012

Sorry for you loss. Prayers will be given for your family.

Virginia Schiller

December 18, 2012

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We enjoyed Marilyn when she came to visit our home which was the original Hughes home in Morral.

Respectfully,
The McKnight family

December 18, 2012

To the family,
Sorry for your loss.

Jim Forry, Sr.

December 18, 2012

Fremont Family: Sorry to hear about Marilyn. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

Missy "Landrum" Byrd

December 18, 2012

We are extremely saddened and so sorry for the loss of your mother. During what little time we knew her, we were so honored to get to know and love her! She was my dear friend in sharing the love of music with! Our prayers for God to wrap His loving arms of comfort and peace are with you during this time of great loss! We love each one of you so very much!

Cheryl & David Grate

December 18, 2012

Rick, My thoughts & prayers are with you and all the rest of your family members with the loss of your mom.

Bob Hord

December 18, 2012

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