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Marilyn McAlpine Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 16, 2004.

Marilyn (Marshall) McAlpine, 72, of Plymouth, Minn., died peacefully on Nov. 14, 2004, after a seven-year battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Duluth and graduated from the University of Colorado in 1954. She was a 50-year member of Girl Scouts and was active in the Girl Scout alumni organization, a charter member of the League of Women Voters of Brooklyn Park, a member of the Robbinsdale Order of Eastern Star, West Suburban Women's Club, American Association of University Women, and Brunswick United Methodist Church. Marilyn enjoyed a long relationship with Robbinsdale School District #281 as a Special Education teacher, retiring in 1994. She and Dan loved to travel, spend time with family and attend their grandchildren's many special events. She enjoyed life-long friendships from her high school, bridge clubs, book club and the Shrine Dance Club. Marilyn and Dan celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 18, 2004. She is survived by husband, Dan; three daughters and their spouses, Anne McAlpine and Lee Smith, Jeanne and Dave Truax, Marsha & Dennis Scherz; grandchildren, Cullan and Shane Smith, Carla and Bradley Truax, Ryan and Kyle Scherz; a brother, Lyman (Joan) Marshall of Duluth; and a sister, Laura (Joe) Pucci of Aurora, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, with visitation two hours before in Brunswick United Methodist Church, 6122 42nd Ave. N., Crystal. Interment at Forrest Hill Cemetery on Woodland Ave. in Duluth approximately 4 p.m. Memorials preferred to Minneapolis Girl Scout Council - Alumni Heritage Chapter or Masonic Cancer Center, Univ. of Minn., 1700 W. Hwy 36, Suite 610, Roseville, MN 55113. Washburn-McReavy Robbinsdale Chapel 763-537-2333

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December 2, 2004

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November 22, 2004

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November 18, 2004

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Kathy Huston

December 2, 2004

Jeanne, Dave, Carla and Bradley--Our sympathies to you all. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time...we know too well what these times are like.

Jeanne, please know your golf buddies care and are there for you, too! It seems you're an awful lot like your mom...what a wonderful legacy.

Kathy, Jeff, Elly and Brett Huston

Michael Showalter

November 22, 2004

Dear Jeanne and Family, We send our deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother. You are all in our prayers. Regards, the Showalters (Mike, Evie, Andrea, & Sarah)

Scott Truax

November 18, 2004

Jeanne & Family;

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and yours. We are all thinking and praying for you all.

Love, The Truax Tribe (Scott, Kathy, Hanna & Holden

Carol Marshall

November 17, 2004

Dear Dan...the McAlpine and Marshall families, You have been in my heart and prayers since both my son, David and daughter, Wendy called to let me know of Marilyn`s passing. Please know I have been with all of you in thought this day. May God`s love and the treasured memories you have of your wonderful times together comfort you at this time. Love and Blessings, Carol Marshall

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Sherri Chessen

November 17, 2004

Our world is forever changed as we lose our High School classmates. Marilyn was the best and will continue to be so in our hearts. My love to Dan, Lyman and her wonderful family...Marilyn was a gift to all of us!!!

Sherri Chessen

Dara Pucci

November 17, 2004

Even though we couldn't be there with you, my thoughts are with all of you during this time. I will always have fond memories of the times we shared with Marilyn at the cabin.

LORRAYNE & BABE GLAZMAN

November 17, 2004

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. MARILYN WAS OUR CLASS MATE AT CENTRAL AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

Joe Pucci

November 17, 2004

Dear Dan and all of the McAlpine family.

Dara and I wish you all the best moving on with your lives without the great central driving force that Marilyn was. She made quite an impact on everyone who met her and she will be dearly missed by all of us.

Mary (Borgeson) and Ron Martin

November 16, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Marilyn will be sadly missed. She was a central classmate and a close personal friend. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jayne Waldner

November 16, 2004

Dear Jeanne and family,

I have been very fortunate to work with Jeanne for several years at Orono Middle School. Jeanne often spoke of her mom and her special education career. Jeanne is a "natural" in working with the students in our building who have special needs! I think she had the same gift of caring and respect as her mom, Marilyn, who also worked in the special education field.

Your whole family has been through so much and now your mom's suffering has ended. It will be a difficult road ahead...but you all have each other. You have been blessed with a wonderful family and you can support each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.

Susan Jackson (Szabla)

November 16, 2004

Our deepest sympathies for your loss - our thoughts and prayers for you & your family. I have many fond memories of the enjoyable time I spent as a kid at the McAlpine household.

Connie Priesz, Doug Tietz

November 16, 2004

Jeannie, Dave, Carla, Bradley and all,

We extend our sympathy at the loss of your Mother, Mother- in law, and Grandmother. Please know that our prayers are with you during this time. This has been a difficult time for your family, and you have done a very good job through everything. Our sympathy to Dan McAlpine, as well, at the loss of your wife and all the other family members we do not know. We have both worked with your daughter, Jeannie, and she is a treasure.Connie has been a teacher to Carla and Bradley. We have enjoyed the friendship of Jeannie and Dave through the years as well. May you find comfort in the thoughts of happy times and celebrations. Memories of her will be with you forever and you can call on these at any time.We are thankful for the many years you had together.

Our sympathy and love at this time.

Carmen Capron

November 16, 2004

Lyman, Joanie & Family

you have my deepest sympathy

my prayers are with you at this time

take care - with love, Carmen

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