C. Ann Marquardt

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

C. ANN MARQUARDT C. Ann Marquardt, 55, beloved wife of John C. Marquardt, passed away on May 20, 2004 in her home in Palm City, Florida after a long and courageous struggle with cancer. Ann was born in Anderson, South Carolina on April 20, 1949, the daughter of George and Kathleen Wright of Townville, SC. In addition to her loving husband of 34 years and her parents, Ann is survived by her brother, George (& Joanne) Wright of Stafford, VA; her sister, Florenda (& George) Hettrick of Pelzer, SC; her youngest brother, William (& Linda) Wright of Greenville, TN; her mother-in-law, Jeanette Marquardt, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; 6 nieces and nephews; 4 great nieces and nephews; and her much loved "Cakes". Ann was primarily raised in Barrington, IL, attended Barrington schools and attended Clemson University where she and her husband John met. They were married in Freeport, the Bahamas in February 1970. Together they loved sailing on their boat "Easy", covering many miles of adventure, and she also enjoyed "trying to play tennis". Ann worked in interior decorating with Jane Wendell Interiors when she first moved to Florida and later became co- owner of The Court House, a Stuart tennis shop, for about 5 years. She also worked for 7 years at Indian River Plantation as tennis shop manager, and most recently as Director of Merchandising in the golf shop at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, further distinguishing herself as President of the Association of Golf Shop Merchandisers for two years. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 24th at St. John's Evangelical Luthern Church in Lake Park at 4 P.M. The Howard Funeral Home North Palm Beach is handling the arrangements and there will be no viewing. Memorial contributions in Ann's memory may be made toSt. John's Lutheran Church, 241 Cypress Drive, Lake Park,FL 33403 or to Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie, 1201 S.E.Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997.