Marian Schroeder

Marian Jane (Metzler) Schroeder, 86, of Havertown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her home on November 9, 2024, surrounded by love and sunshine. A beloved lifelong resident of Havertown, "Mar" moved to Llanerch at age 10 and spent nearly all the rest of her life in the family home. She was the daughter of the late W. Donaldson and Elizabeth Metzler.

Marian graduated from Haverford High in 1956 and earned her nursing degree from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Her career as a registered nurse spanned Bryn Mawr Hospital, PCOM, and HUP, culminating in her retirement in 2004. Mar's nurturing spirit extended beyond her profession, as she formed lasting friendships from childhood, through her son Drew's rehabilitation, and into her later years as a painter.

Mar was lucky to have a second chance at love with Clay Schroeder after he arrived at her doorstep one day, sharing 17 fun-filled years of marriage until his passing in 2014. Her passions included gardening, reading, and art, and she enjoyed traveling to New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and throughout the U.S. Above all, Marian treasured her grandchildren: Jordan, Kelsey, and Maya, who will forever hold their Grammy in their hearts.

Marian leaves behind her son Andrew Muir, daughter Kathleen LeBlanc, son-in-law Regan LeBlanc, and grandchildren Jordan (Lorraine), Kelsey, and Maya, along with her great-granddaughter Emory. She is also survived by her sister Kathi Wood and brother-in-law Woody, brother James Metzler and sister-in-law Emily, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her amazing daughter Elizabeth "Liz" Muir, husband Clayton, and sisters Virginia Metzler, Barbara Oberly, and Carol Scattergood, Mar's legacy of love and optimism endures.

Friends are invited to a celebration of her life at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, at Haverford Community Recreation & Environmental Center, 9000 Parkview Dr, Haverford, PA 19041. Contributions toward the placement of a bench with a plaque honoring Marian in the Arboretum at Haverford College can be made at https://gofund.me/4064f038.