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Diane Marrin Obituary
June 2, 1942 - April 13, 2021
Kansas City, Missouri - Diane M. Marrin, 78, died in St. Luke's Hospice in Kansas City on April 13, after a protracted struggle with progressive heart failure. She was a life-long educator who taught math and science, adult literacy and, by her example, how to live fully and joyfully. She shared 36 years of marriage with Patrick Marrin, and was the proud mother of John Marrin (Seattle, WA), and friend and neighbor to everyone who knew her and was blessed by her practical wisdom and encouragement. She was born in Minneapolis, MN, on June 2, 1942, to Lyder Skaar and Catherine (McCoy) Skaar, and is survived by her sisters, Karen Kenny (Seattle) and Sr. Leonius (Barb) Skaar, O.P. (Footville, WI), and a large extended family of loving in-laws, cousins, nephews and nieces in Minnesota, Washington, California, Colorado, and Texas.
She began her life of service as a member of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, WI, and spent 24 years in classrooms in Wisconsin, South Carolina and in Kansas City, where she taught at Benedict Justice while serving with Seton Center and later teaching at Bishop O'Hara HS. She held an MS in Environmental Science from Ohio State. After her marriage in 1985, she taught literacy in Topeka and Atchison, KS, returning to Kansas City in 1998 to teach middle school at St. Peter's, St. Francis Xavier, in support of Donnelly College and as a math tutor at Cristo Rey HS. She was an active volunteer with Kansas City Community Gardens and kept a backyard garden she shared with neighborhood children eager to learn how things grow. She was devoted to St. Peter's sister parish in El Salvador. She loved books and her book club, being part of Adventures in Learning at the Shepherd Center, going to concerts with friends and by being a wonderful and caring neighbor. A celebration of her life will be held at a future date at her home parish of St. Therese Little Flower Church in Kansas City. Remember her with contributions to Kansas City Community Gardens and Migrant Farmworkers Assistance Fund.
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Michele Morek
April 10, 2023
I can't believe it has been a year--wouldn't she have loved the Triduum liturgies at Saint James this year? I think of her every time I see Pat...Prayers and love from the KC Ursulines, Pat.
Hayley Price
July 23, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Diane was my 6th grade homeroom/science teacher at St. Peter's. I have such fond memories of her to this day! She was a lovely woman and a wonderful educator. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Menzie
July 23, 2021
I´m so sorry to hear about Diane. I remember many times of getting together so Karl and John could play. Diane was always so kind and gracious. Her passing is such a sad loss.
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Donna Ryan
April 20, 2021
Please keep your spirit of caring with us. We love your witness, we love you
Susanne McDonald, OP
April 18, 2021
Dear Pat and John, be sure you are remembered in our prayers here at Sinsinawa Mound. I have fond memories of many times spent with Diane and the Skaars over the years and will miss seeing you at activities here in the future. God bless you all in the days ahead. Sue McDonald
George Jakobe
April 18, 2021
Sorry for the loss of your friend and companion along life´s journey. I saw her at all the peace and justice events. Prayers for the family your fellow walker on this journey.
Michael And Linda Art
April 18, 2021
Dear Pat and John,
We are saddened in hearing about the passing of Diane. She was a wonderful soul and touched so many lives in a loving and compassionate way. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May the blessing she brought to all our lives inspire us to share that love with all we meet.
Diane is at peace with the angels.
God Bless,
Mike & Linda
Chuck Dymer & Katie Heschmeyer
April 17, 2021
Dear Pat,
Katie and I offer you and your son John our sympathy and prayers over your loss of Diane. The expression "her presence would light up a room" certainly fit Diane.
The Johnsons, Al, Mary Lou, Christopher, Andrea
April 17, 2021
Dear John and family, Our heart felt sympathies are with you now for your loss of your wonderful mother. We remember her loving, encouraging and caring ways with all of her students, as she was an amazing teacher. May she be a peace and may you be strong and courageous through your sorrow. God Bless, Love, the Kansas City Johnson family
Chris Dewberry
April 16, 2021
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord.
Michele Morek
April 16, 2021
John and Pat, sympathy and prayers in the loss of Diane...we will miss her at Saint James, and will hold you in our hearts.
Donna Ryan RSM
April 16, 2021
Please stay with us, dear friend, You teach us so much about strength and unconditional love
Thank you for our amazing time together.
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