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Marilyn Tyler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 28 to Nov. 30, 2009.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Marilyn Ann Tyler, age 71, of 2416 Trenton, died at 10:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at St John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin, Mo., following a one-week illness. Mrs. Tyler was born Sept. 7, 1938, in Independence, Kan. Her parents were Harold and Violet (Fessler) Haberly. She had lived in Joplin most of her life. She graduated from Joplin High School in 1956. She last worked as a tram driver at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin. Prior to that, she worked several years as a clerk at Precious Moments, Carthage, Mo. She was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Joplin, where she sang in the choir and participated in a ladies Bible study. She enjoyed scrapbooking and loved to read. Marilyn was married to John Tyler on Aug. 31, 1957, in Joplin. He survives. Additional survivors include three sons, Curtis Tyler (wife, Vilma), Geneva, Switzerland, Bob Tyler (wife, Lea Ann), Colorado Springs, Colo., and Kevin Tyler (wife, Lena), Kansas City, Mo.; one sister, Kathleen Hall, Joplin; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, Kan. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at the funeral home. Pastor Matt Derfelt will officiate. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bruce and Judy Ellard, Terry and Sharon Struve, Bob and Carol Livingston, and Randy and Dorothy Corp. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Fairview Cemetery, Joplin. Her sons will speak at the graveside.Memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, Joplin, in care of the funeral home.

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December 1, 2009

Larry Turner

Sorry for your loss, may God richly bless you in your time of sorrow.
Larry (Steve) Turner

November 30, 2009

Cindy (Whyte) Bernhardt

So sorry to hear about Marilyn. I got the chance to visit with her at VHCC's 100-year anniversary celebration. She was always so sweet. Your family is in our prayers.

November 29, 2009

Cal Provins

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. Marilyn will be missed by all who knew her.

November 29, 2009

Jim & Jeanie (Cross) Koonce

We were in High School with Marilyn and will forever remember her sweet smile. She was a lovely person and the JHS Class of '56 will miss her.

November 28, 2009

Lauren Selsor (Hoagland)

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, you all will be in my thoughts.

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