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Marc David Esterly

1946 - 2020

BORN

1946

DIED

2020

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Norwalk High School University of Connecticut

Marc Esterly Obituary

September 9, 1946 - April 17, 2020 Marc David Esterly of Langley, Washington was born September 9, 1946 to Marcus Herbert and Verna May (Scully) Esterly in Norwalk, Connecticut and graduated to Heaven on April 17, 2020 after a massive stroke. Growing up, Marc enjoyed playing baseball and ice hockey as well as being outdoors with the Boy Scouts. He graduated from Norwalk High School in 1964 where he was captain of the ice hockey team and an Eagle Scout. Marc enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Maine and California before being discharged in 1970. He met his wife while on vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii and married Marilyn Jeneé Gullidge on March 21, 1970 in Seattle. Marc graduated with a B.A. in Business Finance from the University of Connecticut in 1972. Marc and Marilyn raised four children in Edmonds, Washington while he worked at Safeco Insurance, and later as Vice President of Human Resources at Agena, Seattle. He was a soccer and tee ball coach, a Scout leader, an elder in churches, and a sailboat captain. The family spent many happy afternoons sailing around the Puget Sound and vacations to the San Juan Islands on their sailboat, Small World. Marc and Marilyn retired to Whidbey Island where Marc worked for a few years at the Langley Chamber of Commerce, including time as director, and attended Calvary Chapel - Whidbey Island. He is survived by his sister, Judith (Milt) Doremus of Vernon, Connecticut; children, Matthew (Amy) Esterly of Snohomish, Washington, Jennifer (Chris) Waldroup of Carlton, Oregon, Rebecca (Dustin) Schneider of Austin, Texas, and Jonathan (Marianne) Esterly of Woodinville, Washington; and 12 grandchildren. Due to COVID-19 closures we will delay a Celebration of Life until Dad's birthday in September 2020. Remembrances of Marc's life may be given to Calvary Chapel - Whidbey Island at www.ccwhidbey.com/give.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Apr. 26, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Marc Esterly

18 Entries

Charlie Williams

April 20, 2022

I will always remember you and all the great times we had in the old neighborhood and at school. Many blessings for you and your family.

Nancy Schneider

May 9, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Mona Arredondo

May 3, 2020

Hi, I am a friend of Rebecca's. I was sorry to hear about her Dad. I know she adored him. I am lifting all of you up in prayer and I'm thankful for her Dad's faith and the example that he was to your family. God bless all of you and may He give you comfort and strength during this time.
Sincerely,
Mona

Stephanie Whitaker

May 2, 2020

It was such an honor spending Thanksgiving with Marc and the Esterly crew on Whidbey Island a couple of years ago. I remember good conversations with him about the beautiful landscapes that surrounded us and a shared appreciation for good wine and family memories. Praying for all of you during these times and thankful I got to know your husband and father. Blessings

Jasmin Kratzer

May 2, 2020

I remember Marc fondly from all of the visits with Becky to see your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Marc was such a loving person and will be greatly missed. I always appreciated his warmth and kindness. Many hugs and prayers for you all!

Katy Preshaw

May 2, 2020

Dear Esterly Family,
I was so sad to hear of the passing of your beloved husband and father. Growing up, I always appreciated his strong, calm presence at your welcoming house in Edmonds. My heart goes out to you all knowing how much he was loved and will be missed.

May 2, 2020

I was honored to have met Marc during his family visit here in Austin, Texas. His warmth and smile AND love of family will have a place in my heart forever.

Prayers for all of his loved ones as I know family meant a lot to him.

Karen Neeley

Betts Peters

May 1, 2020

Dear Marilyn and family,

I have fond memories of meeting Marc in Mukilteo and Whidbey Island when I visited with Becky. Though I did not know him well, his kindness shone through in every interaction, and I know through Becky what a wonderful father he was. My heart goes out to the whole Esterly clan. I wish you peace and healing in the days ahead.

Connie Weaver

May 1, 2020

I was so saddened to hear of Marc's unexpected home going. Rebecca and I have become very close in the last 6 months even though several states separate us. 50 years is along time to be married, but when one is deeply loved, it is too short of a time together on earth. Sending a hug from Illinois!

My dad holding his 11th grandchild, Lincoln. 2015

Rebecca Schneider

May 1, 2020

Jill Johnson

May 1, 2020

Dear Marilyn and family, I only had the pleasure of meeting you and Marc once, but Rebecca has shared so many sweet memories of her childhood and your family. My heart has been broken for you all, but also encouraged by loving parents who have been such beautiful examples of what it looks like to follow Christ. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived!

Shery Dollihite

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Shery Dollihite

May 1, 2020

I did not have the honor of knowing Marc but I am blessed to be a friend of his beautiful, lovely daughter Rebecca. She talked often about her Dad and told me stories about her wonderful childhood with her Dad and Mom and siblings. I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful, loving husband, father and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sharon Layton

April 28, 2020

Marilyn, I have memories of many conversations with you during our overlapping hours of shared space at memorial community church, each of us encouraging the other. I pray that your trust in the loving grace of God has grown in the years since we last met. May you continue to be blessed by experiences of His guiding Spirit during these days of watching and waiting times we find ourselves in.

Pat and Deborah McKenna

April 28, 2020

Marilyn so sorry to hear of this! We remember you both fondly from St. Francis Episcopal in Mill Creek. Sending peace and comfort to you at this time.

April 25, 2020

My condolences to Marc's family. Marc and I were in Winnipauk School together from 4th grade - 6th grade. We spent 181 days each year in the same class room during those years before we all moved on to West Rock Jr. High and then on to Norwalk High School. I'm glad that after so many years away from NHS - I was able to see Marc once more at our 2011 reunion. It sounds like he had a wonderful life .and who could ask for more. Hang on to all your wonderful memories and may they one day put a big smile on your faces as you all sit down and share them. God Bless, Carol Ann Harrick Bennett

Tom and Donna Barnas

April 25, 2020

Marc and I go back to West Rocks and NHS and ironically I was his sister's daughter Kathryn's first grade teacher in Vernon, CT.

Tom and I spent many days together while on vacation at Whidbey Island and Seattle with Marc and Marilyn as well as class reunions and when they visited Judy and Milt in Vernon.

Marc was a kind and caring soul as well as he and Marilyn were wonderful tour guides of their area of the state.

He will be missed by us and we send our deepest regrets to Marilyn and their four children and spouses as well as their 12 grandchildren.

Charles Williams

April 24, 2020

I am very sad to hear of Marc's passing. we went to West Rocks Jr. High and Norwalk High School together and played sports on the same teams. I still live in the West Rocks area of Norwalk and served in the Army while he was in the Service to the country. I will think of him whenever I pass the old Esterly homestead. God's Speed,

Charlie

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