Marian Duncan

Marian Irene Duncan
December 30, 1918 - June 26, 2017
With God as her copilot, Marian Irene Duncan passed to her heavenly home June 26, 2017, at the age of 98 1/2, peacefully with her family by her side. She was born during the great flu pandemic of 1918 on Dec. 30 to Warren and Marjorie Urch in Oakland, CA. She was married to the late Army Lt. Col. Robert (Bob) Duncan for almost 60 years. She was a graduate of Berkeley High School and big fan of UC Berkeley, Bob's alma mater, "Go Bears." Marian was an avid reader, dancer, and volunteer for PTA, The Salvation Army, and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Marian was blessed to travel the world with Bob as they visited China, Europe, Caribbean, Hawaii, The Holy Land, and Alaska. She was an active member of the SOS Club, Spring Creek Country Club, and Pine Mountain Lake as a golfer and bridge player. Marian served as PTA President and was awarded life membership. She was honored as Woman of the Year by Presbyterian Women, where she also served as president. Marian was a proud member of Geneva Presbyterian Church since 1958; where she served as Deacon and Elder. Preceded in death by her husband Bob, brother Navy Lt. Jack Urch and his wife Doris. Survived by daughters Diane Mowery, and Marilyn (Arby) Hoobyar; five grandchildren: Susan (Ricky) Newman, David (Toni) Waggle, Eric (Janelle) Waggle, David (Erika) Hoobyar, and Arby R. (Tricia) Hoobyar; sixteen great grandchildren (two of whom serve in the Navy); and seven great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by niece Pamela Raymond; cousins Nyla Urch and Gerard (Kathleen) Carter. She will be missed by her French Poodle, Bubba. In lieu of flowers, send donations to The Salvation Army, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Geneva Presbyterian Church, or Covenant Care Hospice.
Memorial Service: Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11 A.M. at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Modesto, with reception following.
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