Marilyn Ann Wieting

1945 - 2011

Marilyn Ann (Cesar) Wieting, beloved wife, mother and sister, went gently into the night on March 30, 2011 in Anchorage, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends when she left this world to be with the Lord and her deceased family members.

Born in Juneau on March 17, 1945 to Santiago and Mary Cesar, Marilyn attended St. Ann's School, received her diploma from Juneau-Douglas High School in 1964, and attended the University of Washington. She lived in various communities in Washington before settling in Juneau. She met and married the love of her life, Theodore Wieting, in 1972 followed by bringing into their lives, son Gregory. The family continued to reside in Juneau until treatment required a move to Anchorage in 2009.

Marilyn was a talented cook and baker, who truly enjoyed hosting the many gatherings at her home for family and friends. One of her greatest joys was to bake favorite pies for her brothers; she and Ted also smoked salmon to share with friends and barbequed for any reason, including holiday-time. After her parents passed, she was the family member who attempted to keep the family together by inviting all to enjoy her numerous dinners. Other enjoyments in life during her earlier years included picnics and berry picking with the families of Alice Vavalis, Lena Brown, Harriet Roberts, Connie Paddock, and Julia Evensen.

Professionally, Marilyn was a educator, working tirelessly as a JOM Counselor with Native high school students. She was a strong advocate on their behalf, guiding and advising them to graduate on time; she also put forth arguments with the administration to ensure that "her students" were treated fairly and equitably. During this time, she volunteered many hours to help with implementing the Early Scholars Program. There are many stories of her asking businesses and organizations to donate funds for her kids and soliciting tutors for those in need. Marilyn got great enjoyment in seeing the students achieve graduation and become responsible adults. She retired in 2005 after many years of employment with the Tlingit & Haida JOM Program.

Marilyn was a Lifetime member of Alaska Native Sisterhood (Glacier Valley Camp 70), a tribal member of Tlingit & Haida, and a shareholder of Sealaska and Goldbelt Inc.. Known by her Tlingit name, Kutshi Tlaa, she was a member of the well known Lukaax.adi Clan (Raven Sockeye) of Haines, and leaves behind clan relatives in the Vavalis, Paddock, Marks, Nancy Jackson and William Fawcett families.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Santiago and Mary Cesar, sister Amelia McClure, brother Michael Cesar, and grand nephew DJ Maki. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Theodore Wieting; son Gregory (Lorraina); her brothers Kermit Cesar (Andrea), Del Cesar (Marlene), Kenneth Cesar (Jackie Dailey) of Juneau and Niles Cesar (Florence Carroll) of Anchorage. Relatives also include nieces Martha Harden-Cesar of Seattle; Jennifer Cesar of Anchorage; Amelia Kendrick of Bothell; Nancy Maki and Kendri Cesar of Juneau; nephews Michael and Scott McClure of California; Lance Cesar, David Cesar and Robert Cesar of Juneau; and Michael Nannauck of Seattle. Marilyn was blessed by numerous grand nieces and grand nephews.

Services will be held in Anchorage on Saturday, April 9 (3:00 p.m.), at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 8100 Arctic Blvd. ANS Services will also be held in Juneau on Saturday, April 23 (4:00 p.m.), at the Juneau T&H Community Center, followed by a potluck reception.

Pallbearers will be Michael Dean McClure, Scott McClure, Robert Cesar, Lance Cesar, David Cesar, Michael Nannauck and William Goenett. Honorary Pallbearers will be Anna Katzeek, David Katzeek, Nathan Jackson, Nora Dauenhauer, Paul Marks, Tom Paddock Jr., Amy Williams and Marilyn Jean Evensen.

The Wieting family can be reached at 4602 Garfield St. Anchorage, Alaska 99503.