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Eleanor Markarian
1932 - 2017
Eleanor Markarian
1932 - 2017
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BORN
1932
DIED
2017
Eleanor Markarian Obituary
Born in 1932 and raised in Dearborn, MI, Eleanor was the first daughter, as well as first generation American, born to Armenian immigrants. Proud to be Americans, it only seemed fitting that she began her career working for Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI. A career that would span nearly 50 years beginning in Detroit, and continuing on after she moved to California working for the legendary Edsel Ford. Eleanor retired from Ford at the age of 73 in 2005. She enjoyed spending most of her free time with family, and close friends. After retirement she became more active in her church, St. Mary's Apostolic Armenian Church, and enjoyed traveling to European countries.
Eleanor is survived by her sisters, Liberty and Dorothy, brother, Harry, niece, Stephanie, nephew, Michael, and great-nephew, Luke.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary in Corona del Mar, CA.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the Alzheimer's Association. Link below to tribute page:
http://act.alz.org/site/TR?pxfid=444432&pg=fund&fr_id=1060
Arrangements under the direction of Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary FD1176, Corona Del Mar, CA.
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Joby Chesnick
July 24, 2018
I'm so sad to learn of Eleanor's passing. She was the best friend of my aunt, Helen Chesnick Saam, in Dearborn Michigan for many many years. Both of them worked at Ford Motor together, and even after Eleanor moved to California, the two of them would talk by phone every day (on Ford's nickel!). Eleanor met me once in San Diego when I was interviewing for a position at Scripps Oceanographic Institute and she took me out for dinner. She was so nice to host me for a day, and I will always remember her kindness especially towards my aunt when she was dying of colon cancer. Eleanor was such a loving soul. God bless you!
Carol Netta
October 6, 2017
To my very dear friend, may you rest in peace
Carol Netta
October 6, 2017
To my very dear friend, may you rest in peace.
Margo Collins
October 6, 2017
Dear Stephanie and family: I'm so very saddened by the loss of your beloved Aunt Eleanor. Please accept my deepest sympathies. With love, Margo
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Stephanie Streader
October 5, 2017
There are no words to adequately express how deeply you'll be missed. May you rest in peace.
Zach, Steve, Eleanor, Luke
Steve Zahorik
October 5, 2017
Eleanor you were small in stature but had a big heart!
Eleanor with Claire and Lynn
Steve Zahorik
October 4, 2017
We will all miss you Eleanor. You will always be a part of our "California" family. Steve, Lynn, Zach, Luke and Claire Zahorik
Dorothy Horn
October 4, 2017
My beloved Sister, may you rest in peace.
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