Marilynn Cynthia Dunaway

Marilynn Dunaway Obituary

Marilynn Cynthia Dunaway Born in Poplar, MT on December 2, 1922; died January 20, 2011 in Tacoma, WA. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Dunaway, 5 children and 5 grandchildren. She was a member of Dotha McCormick Orthopedic Guild, TYC Shipmates, and Antlers Astray RV Club. She loved life, boating, RVing, and dancing. Memorial service will be held on February 22, 2011, 10:30am, St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Lakewood. Donations to St. Mary's Episcopal Church or Hospice.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Feb. 6 to Feb. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Marilynn Dunaway

11 Entries

Laurie MacGowan Maus

February 14, 2011

I was lucky enough to know Lynn through the Dotha McCormick Orthopedic Guild - she was one of the friendliest, most fun, graceful and gracious women I've ever known...this is such a hard time for the family and truly only memories and the passaage of time will help.

Wynn and Walt Bader

February 10, 2011

February 10, 2011

I first met Lynn in the late 50's. We did many things together such as bowling in a league . going to their house for Thanksgiving dinner in the 60's. We bothe attended St. Mary's church in Lakewood, belonged to the Dotha McCormick Gui;d, also a luncheon club. We were both widowed in the early 70's and in 1976 we took our vacation together and went to England, Holland, Germany, France and Italy. We both remarried and after that we had several trips on Ken's boat and belonging to a dance club. She was one of my dearest friends and I shall miss her very much.

January 30, 2011

January 30, 2011

Dear Ken, Deb, Dawn, Sherman, and Tara and families. Lynn was one of our dearest friends. We met soon after we moved t0 Lakewood in 1956. What great memories we have --Dinner Club, Pinochle Club, dances, Rosario trip on the Marlyn (paid by our "kitty" from our Pinochle Club--Lynn had been the Treasurer for that "kitty"!!! Jeff helped Bob run the boat. Christmas mornings when the Jefferies Family came for many years to our home . Sharing weddings of our children & the joy of seeing Lynn and Ken married in January, 1979. Our great R-V excursion with Lynn & Ken to Alaska in 1996 and many boat trips on Ken's boat. It has been a great joy for us to have had such a loving and talented friend and may your dear memories of Lynn give you all peace. With our love, Bob and Jean Whitaker.

Paul Johnson

January 28, 2011

Dear Family, Lynn was always friendly and warm with a ready smile and hugs whenever we met. We will miss her. She and Ken gave me a clever gift that had a lead pencil and black and red ink all in one. I use every day and it reminds me of her thoughtfulness.

January 27, 2011

Dear Ken- our love and prayers and support are with you. We love our memories together of gatherings at Dennis and Dawn's over the years. Watching the kids grow, sharing good food and good times. Lots of laughter and fun. Celebrations, sports, barbecues. One of my favorite recent memories of Lynn is when we were playing croquet in the back yard-- Lynn was very good and we kicked the guys! Too funny. Needless to say there were lots of attempts to claim we "cheated" and did not follow the rules. Nice try guys! Know we love you and are thinking of you. With love, Marcia

Marcia Johnson

January 27, 2011

Dear ones; the loss of one so dear like your mom, grandma, aunt, mother in law is so very hard to experience. There will be good times and sad times. Let the wonderful memories, the sharing of love and laughter and times of joy together remain with you. Time does heal however memories never leave you. Our love and support are always with you and here for you. Marcia, Darrell, Ben and Erikka

Tara Kaiyala Simmons Weaver

January 27, 2011

My Aunt Lynn was a true angel on this earth. She was beautifully creative in many crafts, and always made my birthday cakes in special shapes such as a violin. Kindness, courteousy, grace and presence; filled with joy to the brim, and in her essence giving these things to all people she encountered. Aunt Lynn almost always had the giggles! She loved corn on the cob and could eat it faster than anyone. This is caught on film by the way! She loved my mom (her sister Betty), and my mom loved Lynn's kids dearly. Aunt Lynn loved my violin playing. Uncle Jeff used to pay me a dime to play! (Cousin Debbie accompanied me on piano, which is also on tape). My son Tyson wrote a school report on Aunt Lynn once, with all her experiences of growing up and how different things were. I am so pleased she met my new husband, Craig. She drilled him pretty well on how to treat her niece! He was immediately very fond of her and we spoke of her often. Aunt Lynn and I talked by phone regularly. She and Ken danced like royalty; this remained a favorite activity all of her life. I still remember playing violin at their wedding when I was 16. She never said a bad word about anything or anyone. She raised 3 wonderful children who are top notch human beings, and her legacy carries on also in her grandchildren. The world has been a better place because of her.

Erin Bordner

January 25, 2011

We miss you and love you very much Grandma!! We are so very thankful for all the times we spent with you - our memories will live on forever.

Trevor Johnson

January 25, 2011

I love you Grandma! We all miss you, and are so thankful for every moment spent with you.

January 25, 2011

My memories of Lynn go back to my freshman year in Great Falls High School. What a dear friend she was then and through the years dearer still. My love and thoughts are with you.. LaVon, Montelius (Wilsonville,OR)

Donna Cable

January 23, 2011

Dear Ken, Debbie, Dawn and Sherman,

Our heartfelt thoughts go to you. Lynn was not only a very dear friend but a very dear person. We have so many memories of the fun times at the Cabin, on the Boat, the games, visits at Christmas time and making Crafts together.

We will miss her and cherish all those memories and more.

With much love,
Donna and Bill Cable

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