Marianne Nielsen Blanchard

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Marianne Blanchard Obituary

Marianne Nielsen Blanchard 7/1/73 ~ 5/24/05 Marianne Nielsen Blanchard passed away suddenly on Monday, May 24th 2005, while crossing the Atlantic. She had been headed to Germany to get treatment for the cancer that had returned so suddenly. Marianne was born July 1st 1973 in San Antonio, Texas. She loved to travel, among the places she lived were the Philippines; Glendale, AZ; Columbus, MS; and Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a graduate of Hillcrest High School and attended BYU. She was an optimist, without being annoying; she always had a kind word, without being insincere, and the bigger the problems that beset her the more grateful she became for the blessings that she had. Marianne leaves behind her husband, Brad, and four small boys, Merlin (5), Bradley (3), Arthur (2) and Glenn (10 months). She also leaves behind her father, Ralph Nielsen; her mother Sharon Neumann (Ralph); seven siblings, Noralee Peterson (Chris); Christine Nielsen; Karen Nielsen; David Nielsen (Taryn); Jennifer Nielsen; Wendy Barney (Shad); and Trent Nielsen (Daiane); and her in-laws Bruce and Kristie Blanchard; Travis (Wendy); Brittany Egbert (Barry); Bryant (Rachel); Eric Blue (Ryan); and Amelia Blanchard. She also leaves eight nieces and four nephews and many, many family members and friends who loved her dearly. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Marianne Blanchard Cancer Fund would be appreciated. Services will be held at 12 noon Tues., May 31st 2005 in the Midvale East Stake Center at 240 E. 7570 S. A viewing will be held at the Stake Center for family and friends on Mon. the 30th from 6-8 p.m., and on Tues., 10:30-11:45. Interment: Mountain View Memorial Park. Funeral Directors: Colonial Memorial Mortuary.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on May 27, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Marianne Blanchard

7 Entries

MaryAnn Sadler

May 31, 2005

My Dearest Blanchard & Nielsen Families, you are a very choice and loving family.... Marianne has such a beautiful spirit and I know her love and influence will be felt forever. I feel priviledged to have known her for a such brief time. Anytime Marianne walked into the MaryKay training center she would light it up with her warmth and enthusiasm. I know that as she arrived on the other side she was enfolded into the Lord's loving arms and he stated "well done thy good and faithful servant". May the light of her life continue to brighten your pathways each and everyday until the time you meet again. Love, MaryAnn

Jennifer Wilson

May 31, 2005

We just wanted to express our condolences to Brad, the boys and the rest of the Blanchard and Nielsen family at this time. I met Marianne just a few times throughout the past few years when my husband, daughter and I were invited up to the Blanchards for a few functions. Marianne was very welcoming and friendly towards our family and didn't hesitate to start a friendly conversation with both my husband and I. Both of us being working moms, we were able to relate easily to each other. I will never forget her warm heart towards us and her ability to make us feel welcome immediately. Marianne was truly a genuine person and will be missed even by those who didn't know her well. We wish there was something more we could do but, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We feel very lucky to have met such a beautiful personality.

Love,

The Wilsons

(Mitch, Jen, and Taegan)

Kristine Taylor

May 31, 2005

I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Marianne on the AOL account also. She will be greatly missed by alot of people at Convergys. She always made the account fun with all the great games and made the calling floor look great with all her decorating ideas. We will all miss you Marianne!

Anne Watts

May 28, 2005

Hello dear Brad. Just want to let you know I'm thinking about you. What a gentle, special person Marianne is. She is a lot like you. Your boys have wonderful parents. I have no words of wisdom or condolance that will take away the pain of missing her, but I can tell you that I know it is temporary. My heart hurts for you. I'm sure Marianne will be right beside you helping you through this time of sorrow and adjustment. Love to you and your boys.

Patty Warsocki

May 27, 2005

I worked with Marianne on the AOL account for Convergys but am now living in Seattle. My condolences to Marianne's family. She was truly a spectacular person! I've never had the pleasure of knowing anyone else besides Marianne who could light up a room the way she did with her always smiling face and perpetual enthusiasm, which is why her illness is such a shock to me. Whenver I was having just a blah day, seeing and talking to Marianne always made my day brighter. I am a better person to have had the good fortune of knowing her. She will be missed.

Randy Clements

May 27, 2005

Marianne -- I'm going to miss you so dearly! Nobody could make a grilled cheese sandwich like you -- you are so awesome. Always a person quick to recognize me in the hallway at work and say a friendly "Hello, Randy! How the heck are you!?" It will be nice to meet you again on the other side. It was always guaranteed to be a fun time when your computer needed work. I've had so many good visits with you while working on your PC. I'm sure the Lord has a great work for you to do over on the other side. And I know you are going to do an AWESOME JOB at it! I'll remember you always, as my favorite person at Convergys.

With love,

Randy Clements

Convergys Network Services

Jenny Roberts

May 27, 2005

I knew Marianne growing up briefly. She was in my Stake for a time. Her father-in-law Bruce is the cousin to my mother, Susan Cashmore. I remember having a long conversation with Marianne when we went to the Blanchard's for Ryan Button's fiance's bridal shower. What a sweetheart Marianne is and full of energy I thought when my mom and talked with her that day. I remember thinking that I wished I had more of her spunk. She will be missed. The Cashmore family loves all the Blanchard family. We are sorry for your loss but we know we will see Marianne again. We love you!

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