Marilyn "Maril" Gleason

1936 - 2016

During a sunny snow shower on Saturday, 9 January 2016, Marilyn Jean Hauetter-Gleason gracefully passed into God's hands at the Collier Hospice Center on the Lutheran Medical Campus. Her positivity, sense of humor and love of life reflected on everyone she connected with. The many people who cared for her always made comments about her strength through her adversity. Marilyn was born in Black Water MO, 22 October 1936 and was destined to travel the earth. She and her husband of 56 years, Russell D Gleason, moved several times due to his service in the US Navy. They settled in her favorite "Red Brick" home in 1978 in Lakewood CO, with a wonderful view of the Denver metro area. As a supporter of Rotary International, the international conferences gave her the opportunities to travel to Australia, Europe, Central America and within the USA. Cruising the world's river systems was her favorite allowing her to create new friendships, experience unique cultures and enjoy the amazing sights. She had a thing for helping others, especially when it came to doing their taxes. After a lengthy employment with H&R Block, AARP scooped her up talents where she helped those less fortunate. Hockey and football were her favorite sports. The hockey booster clubs for the Clinton Comets and the Colorado Rockies were blessed to have her enthusiastic energy to lead them. Whatever time football was on, college or NFL, you could place a winning bet she would be watching and making lots of noise. Baseball was reserved for family time. Coors Field has had the Gleason clan on many occasions. Family was held closely to her heart. Those still here to celebrate her life are her husband Russell D Gleason; daughter, Ruthe D Gleason; son, Robert D Gleason; grandkids, Brian P McNamee, Chelsea R Gleason and great-grandson, Carter R Rogers; best friend and sister H Joyce Haried. There are also several family members in Florida and Missouri who will miss her spirit as well. We will be celebrating the life that was Marilyn Jean Hauetter-Gleason, this coming Saturday, 2 July 2016 at the Lakewood Heritage Museum starting at 1pm. Her request to those who wish to give flowers was to consider donating to the Rotary Foundation or the Colorado Diabetes Foundation instead.