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Marilyn Halliday Obituary
Marilyn Macfarlane Halliday was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 11, 1928 to Grant and Lucie Gayle Macfarlane. She graduated from the University of Utah in Education. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. While at the 'U', a dashing young Beta Theta Pi, Max Halliday, took her on a blind date. They were married November 8, 1946, later solemnized in the Hawaii LDS Temple. Marilyn was active in the LDS church. She travelled extensively, loved tennis and bridge, and especially enjoyed lunch with her friends. She was a member of PEO and the Assistance League of San Diego. But of most importance, she was a faithful mother and wife devoted to following her husband wherever his career took them. She served as First Lady of the National Exchange Club in 1986. She was very active in the Marine Corps Officer Wives Clubs wherever they were stationed.
She is survived by her husband, Brig. Gen. Max G. Halliday, USMC (Retired), and her three children: Heidi Clark (Bob); Julie Evans (John); and Scott Halliday (Teresa). Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren and three brothers: Grant Macfarlane Jr., James L. Macfarlane and J. Richard Macfarlane. Proceeded in death by her younger brother, John M. Macfarlane.
Services will be Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 11:00 am (Viewing at 10:00 am) at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT. 84106. Interment will follow at Wasatch Lawn.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Halliday
Owen & Carol Fabert
February 9, 2012
Max,
Carol and I are so sorry to learn of Marilyn's passing on. She was a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 23, 2012
Max,
LaJuan and I were so sorry to learn of Marilyn's passing. Marilyn was truly a lovely lady and we enjoyed all the tennis, bridge and dinners that we had together. We will remember her always. If there is anything that we can do to help you, let us know.
LaJuan & Dan Fenn
Darrell Holland
January 22, 2012
Max, I am so sorry about your loss. I've known you and cut your hair for so many years and think about you often. May God bless you and your family.
January 22, 2012
grant,jim, richard and family
my condolences to you for the loss
of your sister marilyn.
i think about the good times the macfarlane's and morris clan had over the years.
i miss my buddy john too.
sincerely,
rick morris
Ken & Linda Owens
January 21, 2012
Max and Family, Even though we have been out of touch for a while, we think of you often and know how much you will miss Marilyn. She was a such a loving, beautiful women. She always brought joy and laughter to any group she was involved with. Exchange has lost a truly wonderful Past First Lady. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Ken & Linda Owens
January 21, 2012
Max and family, we are so sorry to hear of Marilyns passing. She was always so nice to us when we were with the Macfarlane family..
Sincerly Tiffanee and Kassadee Keilbach. (johns granddaughter)
January 21, 2012
Dear Max,
Was sorry to learn of your dear wife's passing. Phyllis (deceased) and I thought the world of you two!! May the days ahead be good to you!!
Very sincerely,
Ed Scott
Rancho Mirage, CA
Kathryn MacKay Jones
January 21, 2012
My condolences go to both the Halliday and Macfarlane families. May the Lord bless you all during this trial of missing this loved one. Marilyn was a great friend of my sister Marian Mackay Nielson. Kathryn MacKay Jones
janell darby
January 21, 2012
Such a woman of warmth, love and class. She has been missed in Exchange.
with love, Janell Darby
Sherri
January 21, 2012
Dear Max,
I'm so sorry to hear about Marilyn. What an amazing lady she was! You 2 were such a cute couple. I sure enjoyed visiting with you and Marilyn when you would come to Marilyn's appointments at Dr. Hirsh's office. It was so much fun watching you 2 hold hands and interact as such a sweet couple who was still so much in love after 60 years of marriage. She will be missed, terribly, by all of us at Dr. Hirsh's office.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Max.
Sherri
Hirsh Orthodontics
Mary Lou Gayman
January 20, 2012
Dear Max, Heartfelt condolences from Mary Lou Gayman. I will miss Marilyn so much.
January 20, 2012
Max and family
So sorry - we will keep you in our prayers and know Marilyn is safe and okay with her Mom and Dad and Brother. We appreciate the great sense of loss you are having and want you to know you are loved by many and your grief at this loss is shared.
Jan & John
January 20, 2012
Dear MAX and FAMILY,
We are so saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Marilyn, who we
have known for over 35 years. She was like a sister to Ann who
together they enjoyed many fine movies and lunches. She was such
a beautiful lady who touched the hearts of many people.
We hope to continue our dear friendship with you, Max, because you
served her so well in the last two years especially. We have many
fond memories of our many wonderful dinners.
May God bless you and the rest of your family in this time of
sorrow. With our deepest sympathy, Ann & Walt Richter
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