Marion Louise Emily Ackerman Beals

Dear Marion:

When I called at Christmas and the phone wasn't answered, I was concerned but not alarmed. When I called yesterday and learned that the number had been disconnected, I became alarmed and called Mr. Christianson at the facility and learned of your passing.

I'll miss your invariably bright and cheery, "Ohhh, Ken!" that you always gave me when I called. I'll miss your painterly advice you always so kindly, and gently, gave me. The Kleenex clouds for my...