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Marilyn (Calvert) McCann Obituary
"Mom, you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you're always at our side. We still see your face before us Your voice we long to hear… We miss and love you dearly, God knows, we wish you were here. Tears fall freely from our eyes, like a river filled with grief. Our only comfort now, is that, From pain, you've found relief." MISSING YOU XOXO
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for Marilyn (Calvert) McCann
David Crosby
February 17, 2024
I just learned of Lynn´s passing and, although long past due, I want to express my sympathies for your loss.
We first met in 1973 when she worked for a company (cannot recall the name) on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills.
Her employer was a customer of mine and each time I called on them, we would have many wonderful conversations about our life experiences.
She was a classy lady!
Again, my condolences.
David
A friend.
Kathy flynn
February 3, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dear, Sweet Beautiful Marilyn!
Susan Wishard
August 3, 2020
I first met beautiful Marilyn when I answered an ad from our Church bulletin board where she was seeking a helper. Marilyn became my employer, and I her assistant (as she often referred to me) but above all she became my dear, dear friend. I fell in love with this gal the moment I met her. The outtings we took to the grocery store, nail salon, bank, or jewelry store were always an adventure. While I cleaned and straightened up around her apartment I so enjoyed the stories she told from her "Hollywood" days. I can picture her running for a cocktail and quick dance while on her lunch break from the elevator operator position she once had. My husband and daughters also got to know Marilyn and she them. We once shared a delightful Mother's Day lunch at Lazy Dog together. Oh she was so colorful and fun. Then Marilyn had her stroke, and this lady never lost her spunk. She fought hard to gain back movement on her damaged side. Every visit with her in the hospital and nursing home she never complained. She loved when we would load her in her wheelchair and take her lunch out and eat in the fresh air. I would walk her to the end of the sidewalk and she would ask, "Can we keep going?" always wanting an adventure. I wish I could paint her nails one more time. My heart is sad she's gone, but I am rejoicing she is in Heaven with the Lord she loves. Every visit before I left we would pray the Lord's Prayer together. Even after her stroke, she never forgot a word. I LOVE you Marily!
Bob & Kathy Schwenker
July 20, 2020
My husband and I got to know Marilyn through an outreach program at Grace Baptist Church many years back.
She had a friendly upbeat fun loving personality. She was easy to know.
We did alot of emailing through the years to stay in touch after my husband and I moved to Central Calif.
Her family meant so much to her, and I know she will truly be missed.
Even though dear Marilyn has gone through so much these last several years. I'm grateful her family was able to rally around her, and show their love for her.
She was a blessing to those who knew her, and now she is at rest with the Lord.
With our sympathy to her beloved family,
Kathy & Bob Schwenker
Lauree
July 19, 2020
My Mom was one of the most fun and interesting woman. She loved to do anything but always with a joke and her beautiful smile. We miss her horribly.
Sue Hansen
July 18, 2020
Rest in peace, sweet lady.
Faye Tracy
July 16, 2020
There are so many memories. starting 83 years ago, when we were kids. Growing up on the same street in Indianapolis, we went to school, played, sang. cried, went to movies, PJ parties, train rides to Nashviile, Tn. Then, both moving to LA, at different times, & staying friends along the way, sharing our children together. I shall never forget her & the love & life we shared. In loving memory, Faye (Brackin) Tracy)
Marilyn, little Patrick and Lindsay
July 16, 2020
Cheryl Moulton
July 14, 2020
I have many great times and memories with Mom. Going to the drive-in, wearing PJs in our station wagon when we were kids. Driving in the red convertible T-bird from Indiana to California (1963) on Route 66, the Grand Canyon with Mom, good friends, Jim and his daughter Toni, my sister Lauree, Schotzie (our dachshund) and myself. Schotzie would sleep in an open suitcase at the hotel so she wouldn't get left behind. ;)
Mom took me to Vegas for my 22nd B-day to see Tom Jones at Caesars Palace. We were even lucky enough to see Elvis the second night!
She loved to go to Palm Springs where we saw The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies and often stayed at The Riviera Hotel. Fond memories of times sailing in Oxnard, lunching at The Ojai Valley Inn, seeing the Pageant of the Masters and taking the fifth wheel to San Felipe.
Mom never said no to a dinner invitation at my house. We were the only ones that loved chicken livers with onions. We would spend the holidays together and sometimes play penny poker or five card stud.
She was a wonderful Mother, outgoing, and had a great sense of humor. Miss her so much.
FOREVER REMEMBERED,
FOREVER LOVED
Cheryl
Ruthie Franklin
July 7, 2020
I'm so sorry for your lost please except my sincere condolences
Toni Holland
July 4, 2020
Lynn was always a fun Lady to be with. We all traveled together across the country from Indiana to Calif, Lynn, Cheryl, Lauree, My Dad , Me and Shotzee (their Doxie) So many memories it's hard to say them all. We all spent a lot of Easter's together when we girls were young. She could always put a smile on your face. We all Loved her very much. Haven has another Angel for sure!
Marilyn 15 years old. 1945
July 3, 2020
Celebrating Marilyn's Birthday!
July 3, 2020
July 3, 2020
July 3, 2020
July 3, 2020
2010
July 3, 2020
Baby Shower
July 3, 2020
1st Great Grandchild!
July 3, 2020
Marilyn is a Great Grandma!
July 3, 2020
Patrick and Grams
July 3, 2020
Wicked Musical
July 3, 2020
Davis Gaines Concert
July 3, 2020
Paradise Cove, CA 2004
July 3, 2020
Lindsay
July 3, 2020
I referred to my Grandma as Grams, Great Grams or Grammys. Grams would gladly join any event and made friends easily. She was so proud of her classic 65 copper color mustang, with all the towels covering the seats for sun protection. She loved her car!
She introduced my brother and I to God and brought us to Sunday school every week followed by a Mc Donald's happy meal- filet o fish, fries and coke! We would eat our happy meals in the back seat of her car. As she was approaching a turn, she would always shout out straws out of your mouths, holding her hand across the seat as if it would prevent us from choking. Ha! Often times we would head to the movie theatre to catch a flick but then we magically ended up watching another, which turned into an all day event.
I'll always remember her style. Her orange hair, perfect makeup, flawless skin, colorful scarfs, bedazzled outfits, full set of jewelry and her must have sunglasses. She was always camera ready! She liked to remind me that she's not going anywhere without her eyebrows on! I enjoyed spending one on one time with my Grams to understand what made her tick. I would pick her up and we would head to lunch, then Starbucks and talk about ALL sorts of things. She would get on a role telling stories about her past and we would start cracking up. We would laugh so hard it hurt!
One of my fondest memories of Grams was when I would enter her apartment to hear loud jazz music and her singing. She had a beautiful singing voice and I got a kick out of her dancing. She had a real love for music and movies which sincerely made her happy. She must have recorded hundreds of movies on her VHS player. My favorite was Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken. We would watch it together and fast forward through the commercials, since it was all self recorded from her tv. That movie never got old for either of us.
The day after Grams passed, my Mom and I encountered the most unique, beautiful, large white and black butterfly that we have ever seen. It flew around for a moment then hovered and fluttered above my mom's head, attempting to land. I knew instantly it was my Grams letting us know she is resting in peace.
She was the best Grams. I love and miss her so much and will always hold her close to my heart.
Until we meet again.
Lindsay
Mike / Son-in- Law
June 30, 2020
Donna
June 29, 2020
fun vivacious lady. Rest In Peace.
LD
June 29, 2020
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear, precious loved one. May God comfort you and give you peace during this most difficult time of grief
Mike Downey
June 28, 2020
These last 7 years have been very difficult on your family and especially on you. We all feel comfort that you are now with God, looking down on all of us, protecting us. Lauree & I live in an area that leads to great Sunsets and especially Rainbows. We will know you are up there Some where over the rainbow we love you!
Mike
Son-in-Law
Kyle McNeill
June 27, 2020
Thanks mom Lynn for all the good times. You were my second mom when Lauree and I were kids, I was always at you house hanging out, but you were always happy to see me even when you probably wished I would go home! You had a welcoming smile and a funny story to tell all the time, you will be missed by those who had the privilege of knowing you. I will be looking for you in heaven one day, ready for another adventurous story!
Rosemary Goenner
June 26, 2020
A very beautiful woman... And always had a smile on her face! I am so sorry to hear of her passing Prayers to her family, I know she will be dearly missed!
2003
Patrick Moulton
June 21, 2020
"Grams" is what I loving called her. My earliest memories were of her picking me up every weekend for Sunday School which would be followed by Denny's and a visit to the Van Nuys airport to watch the small planes taking off and landing. She was an amazing grandmother and loved to talk on the phone for hours. After we hung up the phone, she would always call me again one minute later with just one more thing to tell me : )
She raised my mom and aunt well and took care of me and my sister whenever she had the opportunity. She had a profound impact on my ethics and who I am today. My Grams was a firecracker. So strong, so independent, and helped teach me right from wrong. I will miss her so much. Her positive energy and soul is with us forever, as she sends her love and smiles upon us from Heaven. I am forever grateful to her. Our hearts and love are with you Grams!!
Lisa Doty
June 21, 2020
I knew Marilyn as an upbeat, high energy lady, never at a loss for words, who enjoyed visiting and talking with everyone since she had many interests. She deeply loved her family and friends and will be missed but not forgotten in the lives she touched. May her memory be cherished by those who loved her and cared for her. Peace be with her.
Tim Hartley
June 21, 2020
I was fortunate enough to have been able to spend time with Marilyn for the last four years. I looked forward to the times we could visit and talk. We talked a lot about her life, including her love of music and singing. While we chatted I'd play Frank Sinatra's greatest hits and she would sing along to portions of every single track. I won't be able to visit Marilyn in person anymore, but these and the following memories will forever stick with me...
* Watching Marilyn and one of her daughters laugh so hard at a memory they shared about a scene in an old Tarzan movie.
* Seeing Marilyn light up when she Facetimed her other daughter and always ending the conversation by sticking tongues out at each other in such a fun, playful way.
* The way Marilyn interacted with her granddaughter and great-grandsons or talked of them when they weren't there in person.
* Being greeted with a huge smile and a "Timmy!" when I entered the room (I don't go by Timmy, but I loved that she called me that).
* Her love of the Indy 500.
* Sharing stories about the same club we both belonged to.
* Holding her hand while reading.
* Her "bling" gold sunglasses, which she got for her birthday a couple of years ago.
My deepest condolences to Marilyn's daughters, grandson and granddaughter, great-grandchildren, family and friends. Marilyn never failed to talk about all of you to me and I have no doubt she continues to today.
Bless all of you.
Tim
Lauree
June 17, 2020
Mom, I love and miss you dearly. You will always be in our hearts everyday from this point forward. I love you Mom.❤❤❤
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