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James Marik Obituary

MARIK James R. Marik, 69, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2009, after battling malignant melanoma cancer for two years. Jim was surrounded by his loving family at his home at the time of his death. Born to James F. and Helen (Vrba) Marik in Bellaire, Oh. on May 2, 1940, Jim is preceded in death by his mother and sister Eileen Lamb. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Phyllis (Palmer) Marik; father, James F. Marik; daughters, Michelle (David) Penney and Shawnette Marik; son, Shad (Jennifer) Marik; sister, Peggy (Gary) Koonce; brothers, Larry (Carol) and Don (Mary Ellen) Marik; brother-in-law, Ray Lamb; grandchildren, Jordan Marik, Morgan Marik, Caleb Penney, Matthew Penney and Jocelyn Sharpe; aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Jim was owner of Marik Fence Company for 36 years. Jim served in the US Army from 1958-1961; Police Officer for Perry and Sharon Townships for 20 years; freshman coach for Beechcroft and Brookhaven football teams; member of the Columbus Clippers Booster Club and the Central Ohio Home Plate Club; loved managing the Northland Community Center Pool; past Vice-President of Northland Community Council and past President of Northgate Civic Association. The Marik family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 5-8 p.m. at Sharon Woods Baptist Church, 5959 Sharon Woods Blvd, Columbus, Oh. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2009, 11 a.m. at the Church. Interment will follow at Blendon Central Cemetery, Westerville, Oh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, 660 Ackerman Road, 6th Floor, PO Box 183112, Columbus, Oh. Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sep. 28, 2009.

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Lora Vichich-Ramsey

February 1, 2010

Cousin Phyllis, Michelle, Shawnette, Shad and family, I was so sorry to hear about Cousin Jim's passing. You are always in my thoughts. Love, Lora Vichich-Ramsey

faye fagerlie

November 12, 2009

phyl, i am so sorry to read of jim's passing. i really would like to talk to you, when the time is right for you. i'm at the same address,so send me a postcard when you are ready. even though i haven't written , you have't been far from my thoughts all these years. love faye fagerlie

Betty Heinlen

October 5, 2009

Les, Beth, Linda and I were very sorry to hear about Jim's homegoing. Altho Heaven and Jesus will be welcoming him in. But we will still miss him here on earth. You have our most heartfelt sympathy. May God Bless you Phyllis and family. Our prayers are with you.
Betty & Les Heinlen, Linda Bell, and Beth Jeffries

Jill Choi

October 3, 2009

Shawnette, Morgan, and Jordan:
I was deeply moved by your words at the funeral on Thursday. The poem Morgan wrote and read was beautiful - it captured the essence of who your father really was. Also, the newspaper clipping that you found in his Bible... what truth it spoke about the stages of life and how we as kids interact with our parents. Your dad was a great man... who cared so much about you and your kids. May he rest in peace. I'm here for you. Love you!

Jill (Mona), Benji, and Abby Choi

santina dixon

October 2, 2009

There are no easy words for the loss of a loved one. Prayers and thoughts to you and your family.

Dixon Family

Sandy and Chris Demons

October 1, 2009

Shawnette and Family,

Chris and I were sorry to hear about Jim. Out prayers and sympathies are with you all.

Mark Spicer

September 30, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Georgia Nicholas

September 30, 2009

Dear Phyliss and Family,
I was a classmate of Jim
at Bellaire High School. I remember him as a kind young man with a gentle smile. I was at the 50 year reunion and am glad we were together once
again! My thoughts are with
you. Georgia Nicholas Zavolas

Dorothy M. Zielienski

September 29, 2009

My deepest sympathy and prayers go with you and your family on the loss of your Husband,Father and Grandfather. May God be with him and grant him peace.

-Dorothy M. Zielienski

September 29, 2009

Dear Mrs. Marik and Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband, James. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely,
Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Columbus, OH

Sandy Grassi Clark

September 29, 2009

I will always remember his winning smile in high school. It was great to see him and Phyllis at the 50th reunion and at the annual picnics. I did not know him in his later years, but he certainly made a great life for his family and others. He will be truly missed.
Sandy Grassi Clark( 1958 classmate) Morgan HIll,CA

Toni Frey

September 29, 2009

Phyllis and Family, Jim was such a great guy. He was always the first to respond for our Class Reunions and Class Picnics. I am so glad you two were able to attend our 50th Reunion. We will all certainly miss him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I sent emails to our classmates let them know.

Meghan Bryant

September 29, 2009

Jim was such a great person, he will be remembered with such great memeories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I worked Jim and have so many memeories that I will never forget. He has touched the lives of more people than he will ever know.

Jerry Wood

September 29, 2009

Goodbye Big Jim. Thanks for the memories. Love ya.

Johnnie Burrell

September 29, 2009

Shawnette and Family,

You all are in my prayers in your time of loss. Always remember the joys of life you shared with your family member and be comforted by his memory that will always remain in your hearts. May God bless and keep you always. Love to all.

Johnnie Burrell

Charlene & Jerry Mooney

September 29, 2009

We are thinking of you and hope you will find comfort in your memories of your dad and grandpa!

Love from your neighbors,

September 28, 2009

Shawnette,
Sorry to learn of the death of your father. I can remember him on the Cougar football field. May your fond memories help sustain you during this difficult time.

God Bless,
Sharon (Kraut) Littlefield

Mallory Pools

September 28, 2009

We worked w/ Jim for many years our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time. He will be missed behind the counter and out in the field. We remember him as the guy you could always get worked up.Jim was never at a loss for words.

I still will never forget:

"Have you hugged your kid today"

"We will mish you Marik"

Lorie O'Connor

September 28, 2009

May the memories you hold dear comfort you at this difficult time.

I am very sorry to hear that your father lost his courageous battle with Cancer. His strength, courage, leadership and sense of humor will be remembered by all whose lives he touched. I'm thinking of your family at this difficult time and wishing you peace and comfort as you deal with this loss.

With Love and Blessings--


Lorie O'Connor (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

September 28, 2009

Shawnette, Morgan and Jordan,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish all your memories and remember, God will take care of you and give you rainbows after the storm. We love you very much.

Chuck and Laura

D.J. Richards

September 28, 2009

Shawnette,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember him as a strong willed man who only wanted the best for his family. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Our love and deepest sympathies to you, the girls, your mom and family.
Love,
D.J., David and Caelin

September 28, 2009

shawneet. jordan and morgan we are so sorry about your lose we are praying for you all and your family if there is anything that we can do for you or your family please let us no may God bless and keep all of you we love you bill and kathy drake

Eric and Liz Davis

September 28, 2009

Section 8 at Bill Davis Stadium will never be the same without Jim. We will miss him greatly.

Vincent O'Connor

September 28, 2009

Phyllis and family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. Jim "coach" was a very special friend and we will cherish our memories of him over these many years.

Vince & Holly O'Connor

September 28, 2009

Phyllis and Family,

Our love and prayers at Jim's passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and share your grief.

Cousins,

Georgia and Tom
Meadows

Beth, Kenny and
Kristen
Ferrara

September 28, 2009

Shawn, Morgan & Jordan

Our Love is with you all during this time of sorrow. May the Lord give you all the comfort that you need during this time. We are here if you need us. Our prayers and Love is with you all.

Casey, Sharon & Matthew

Barbara Jones

September 28, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Don Chastain

September 28, 2009

Dear Phyliss and family
We are saddened to hear about your loss of Jim. We so much enjoyed our time together with him and you and your family on our vacations in Ft. Myers, Fl.
Our Love and Prayers to with you and your family.
Don & Joyce Chastain

September 28, 2009

Shawn, Morgan & Jordan:
This period of life is the hardest but you shall endure! Take all of your fond memories of your Dad and Grandpa into the future. Continue the eternal cycle and one day you will see him again.

Our love and thoughts are with you. Debbie Finks & Family

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