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Cassie Sherwood
November 17, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Marla's passing. She was such a fun and fiesty women who always had smile on her face and a great sense of humor. Marla was one of the first people I worked with at IBM and always supportive and willing to assist me with anything. She was always knowledgable and helpful. I will personally miss Marla and send my best wishes to her family and friends. I'm sorry I was not able to attend her services as I was traveling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Ogroski
November 9, 2008
What an awesome memorial service and celebration of Marla's time with us. It was quite easy to tell how Marla became so very special, as she was certainly gifted with a very special family. My thoughts and prayers remain with you all, and I hope you are able to continue to cherish all those special "marks" that only dear Marla could leave with us!
Blessings & Love,
Suresh Chandrahas
October 30, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Marla's family. I was fortunate to have known her and will always remember her laughter and good humor.
Stefan Wiedemann
October 30, 2008
My deepest sympathies for Marla's Family. I had the pleasure of working with Marla. Her smile and personality will be missed by all who knew her. She will never be forgotten.
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Vickie Brewer
October 30, 2008
My deepest sympathies for Marla's family. I hope that knowing there are many people who's lives Marla touched and who will also miss her very much will somehow help you through this difficult time.
I attended programming school with Marla 21 years ago. She added so much fun to our class. We could always count on her for a good laugh when times were tough. Marla was always a lot of fun to be around and to work with. Marla was a wonderful friend and I know she will be deeply missed.
Kathy Young-Robertson
October 30, 2008
My deepest condolences to Marla's family. Marla was a great lady. I worked with Marla in the 80's in Tucson's I/S Ops. No one could tell a story like Marla. The funniest memory I have is Marla showing up to work one weekend, having dressed in the dark and showing up with two different boots! How in the world she didn't notice when she left the house since one was a small heeled, riding boot and the other a high heeled, shorter boot made us all laugh!
Frank Krick
October 30, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Carol Pilch
October 30, 2008
Oneta, Travis and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Marla was a wonderful friend who would always brighten my day with her humor and warm heart. I thank God that our paths crossed in this life. I know she's in Heaven now cracking jokes with the other angels and smiling down on us all.
Linda Surmacewicz (Crowley)
October 30, 2008
To the Morton family, our sincere condolences. We are all very sad to have lost such a wonderful friend, as Marla.
Marla and I instantly became friends when we both started working at IBM. This was in the early 80's. She was so full of life, she had such a wonderful sense of humor, and she was so much fun to be around. I will always remember you fondly, Marla.
Aderson Pacini
October 30, 2008
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Marla's family. Marla was a wonderful human being ,and I was fortunate to have had the chance to work and befriend with her. God bless her and comfort you, and all of us.
Nicole Veith
October 30, 2008
My condolences and sympathies for Marla's family.
I was glad to get know such a friendly and warm-hearted woman as I stayed in Tucson.
I am shocked and saddened by her passing .
Thom & Wanda Payne (Westmoreland)
October 29, 2008
It is with deepest sympathy for all of you.
Even though we didnt get to see each other very often every time We spoke it was to laugh and have a good time.The class of 66 will not be the same. Marla will be truly missed but we will see each other with God.
Karla Lehmann
October 29, 2008
Marla was a kind person and always willing to help. We have enjoyed many a farm fresh egg from her. Our condolences to her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Karla, Stefan and Axel Lehmann
Enrique Aviles
October 29, 2008
My condolences and sympathies for Marla's family. Marla was a wonderful, caring person and it was always a pleasure to work with her. She made IBM a better place and we will miss her.
Deborah Shipione
October 29, 2008
Marla and I worked together at the airport site in the early 80's, and stayed in touch since that time. She was a true friend, a true "cowgirl" and hunter. They don't make them like that anymore... or with the unique sense of humor she had. Always an optimist, always concerned about others.... always passionate about her animals. In the hands of God you are blessed and loved by all ......
Scott Young
October 29, 2008
I was blessed to have an opportunity to work with Marla on several occasions. Marla was a wonderful person that I will truly miss. My deepest sympathies to Marla's family and friends!
Cheryl Knapp
October 29, 2008
We were deeply saddened to hear of this tragic news. We send our most sincere condolences to the Morton family. We knew Marla from working with her. She was a very warm, giving person and will be greatly missed.
Frank Thompson
October 29, 2008
My sincerest prayers go out the the Morton family at this time. I will miss Marla's excitement and her jubilence. She was a wonderful person to work with.
John Hawkes
October 29, 2008
My condolences on your loss. Its hard loosing a loved one, even more someone so joyous. I didn't know Marla well, but recently getting to know her in her new position at IBM. Our conversations were always filled with wit and laughter. We are sad for her passing; she will be missed.
Bruce Ero
October 29, 2008
Ms. Marla,
I will miss you, our conversations, and your presence. I know you can hear me because you told me that if this ever happened you'd be watching me. I hurt for your family. How sad for a parent or a child to go through this; to not get to say good-bye one last time, ending with an "I love you". You imprinted on my outlook. You are permanently parked in my garage of memories. You touched many of us. Your spirit lives within all of us. Thank you. We love you, lady.
Glenn Simmons
October 29, 2008
My deepest sympathies for Marla's family.
Pedro Paredez
October 29, 2008
My sincerest condolences to Marla's family. Although I never got to meet Marla in person, I was blessed to have had the opportunity to work and talk with her over the phone on many occasions. She was a dear friend and she will be missed. I know I am going to especially miss her humor. My last conversation with her was 4 hours before her passing and I wish I could have that opportunity back so I could really thank her for all she has done for us. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family during these difficult times.
Joe Sikos
October 29, 2008
My sincere condolences to Marla's family and friends. Marla will be missed.
Michael Bocian
October 29, 2008
When I worked in Tucson, Marla shared her office with me for some weeks. So I had the opportunity to met a very kind and warm-hearted person. I am shocked and saddened by her passing .
Tom Ray
October 28, 2008
I was really sad when I heard that Marla went to her permint home and left so many loved ones behind. I do look forward to seing her in eternity.
I had a great tiime building her back porch. It was quite a challenge and I was wiped out, but Marla made me feel good anyway. She has been my good friend for many years. I wish I had spent more time with her.
Love in Christ Tom Ray
PS: She wouldn't let me deal her out of her 50 Ford, or her John Dear tractor either.
Brad Brock
October 28, 2008
My sincere sympathies for Marla's Family. She will be missed by the IBM Tucson Project Office team.
Bobby Bohuslav
October 28, 2008
What a wonderful woman and friend that I have had the opportunity to work with and share a laugh or two with over the years at IBM. May God bless her soul. My family will keep her in our prayers.
Bobby Bohuslav
Bob Reno
October 28, 2008
I am very sad to loose such a wonderful friend and work associate. I share a lot of Marla's views of this world and I am sure she is in a much better place now. I am sure the family misses her greatly but am also sure they are comforted by knowing she is with her lord a savior now.
Larry & Kathy Kaja
October 28, 2008
Marla was certainly 'one of a kind.' She was always VERY thoughtful and constantly asked about how our families were doing, especially if someone was ill or in need of prayer.
She made us laugh, and we made HER laugh as well. There was no doubt who her favorite political candidate was, and we joked about it every day!
We also enjoyed the wonderful farm-fresh eggs she brought in each week, and people would line up at the door when she arrived! We will all miss you Marla, but your legacy lives on! You had MANY friends!
We love you .. God Bless, and we will see you again some day!
Jackie Ingraham
October 28, 2008
Marla,
Bub and I will miss you very much. We looked forward to seeing you at all the Birthday Party's we had at Dick and Sally's. You will truly be missed. Bub summed it up "The world needs allot more Marla's.
Love Bub and Jackie Ingraham
Bill Burke
October 28, 2008
I worked with Marla off and on for several years. Most recently we were working on a project together and I talked to her within a couple of hours of her death. She had been frustrated by the slowness of progress and I kept assuring her that we can only do what we can do. She was cheerful by the time we hung up as usual. She will be missed.
John DeMark
October 28, 2008
2 Cor. 5:6-8 "Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord. We live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord."
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Deborah Beggy
October 28, 2008
Marla and I worked in "sister" departments - and I always enjoyed talking with her. She had such a light and easy manner, a quick smile and the ability to say things - to leave one with things to think about. I will always remember her.
Denise Luzar
October 28, 2008
I was very sad to hear of Marla's passing. She was so full of life! I will miss her! My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.
Bao Nguyen
October 28, 2008
I worked with Marla when I joined the PFE team a few years ago. Marla was a kindness person. She loved to make people laugh. Every time I went down to the IBM site in Tucson, she always asked about how my newborn boy doing (the boy is over two years old now) and we laughed together on the stories. I am so shocked and saddened by her passing. May you rest in peace Marla.
Gary Tessman
October 28, 2008
My sincere condolences to Marla's family and friends. Marla and I were colleagues in the Tucson I/S Organization since the early 80's. She has touched the lives of many many people in a positive way. Marla will be deeply missed.
Randy Stiarwalt
October 27, 2008
The world is a better place because Marla was part of it. She will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to the family:
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
From another IBM friend.
Jan Kaufman
October 27, 2008
My heart goes out to all of Marla's family and friends. We did not get together very often but Marla was always so funny and when she smiled she could light up a room. We are all so shocked and saddened by her passing. Rest in peace my friend. Jan Kaufman
Department picnic - May 17, 2007
Paul Bareman
October 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family - this was at one of our Dept. picnics two years ago.
Eddy Williams
October 27, 2008
I worked with Marla at IBM and she could always make me laugh, no matter how difficult the customer situation we were working on. We chatted two weeks ago and again she raised my spirits regarding a difficult situation I was working. She will be deeply missed by everyone she worked with. Please accept my heart felt condolences for your loss.
Taralu Green
October 27, 2008
Marla worked for me for a bit at IBM as a contractor. She always kept me laughing. I just loved her! My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this hard time
Elizabeth ( Bette ) Andersen
October 27, 2008
To the family and friends of Marla Kay.....Marla was my longtime friend from our days at Amphi High School in Tucson. The Singletons lived right across the street from my family who all wish to extend their sympathy. I was blessed by Marla's friendship , her sense of humor and kindness. Her mother told me this morning that Marla's ashes will be spread over the grave site of her beloved horse Diego who she lost only a couple of years ago. Diego had been her adored friend on four legs for decades. May you rest in peace Marla...you'll be in my heart forever. Love , Liz ( Bette ) Andersen Pinetop , Az.
Kathy Irwin
October 27, 2008
Dearest Travis, Nita, Rick, Cherie, Joseph, Amanda and Cody: I am so very, very sorry to hear of your loss. Know that even though I cannot attend Marla's services you all will be in my thoughts and prayers....as you are all the time. Though I only saw Marla infrequently, you know how much it meant to me when I did see her.
With all my love,
Kathy Irwin
Hector & Tina Mares
October 27, 2008
Our dear, sweet friend Marla, May you be embraced by the arms of the angels. We will remember you with every sunrise & sunset. With every flower that blooms and animal that walks God earth we will be reminded of your warm kindness and your unselfish ways. You will be truley missed. God's Peace to you Marla.
Hector and Tina Mares
October 27, 2008
Day by day, dear Lord of you
Three things I pray:
To see you more clearly,
To love you more dearly,
To follow you more nearly,
Day by day.
- St. Richard of Chichester
Lord, our God, please surround Marla's family and freinds with the grace and comfort of your loving hands. In Jesus name. Amen.
Dale Kemp
October 27, 2008
We shared an office at work in the late 80's, I recall one morning when Marla was rooting through her purse, that a small black thing fell out. She explained to me "Dale, that's a blind fold for my chickens. I can't stand having them look up at me when I am preparing them for Dinner". We both laughed a lot at that one. I will miss you terribly, Marla. I never could talk you out of that 1950 Ford. :-) Rest in peace my friend.
Paul Telesca
October 27, 2008
Sincere condolences to the Morton family. We were deeply saddened to hear of this tragic news. From all Marla's friends & colleagues at the IBM HW Field Tracking Team.
Sylvia Palacios
October 27, 2008
My Precious Friend: We emailed on October 21st! I will miss your love and support. I know you are with the Lord because you loved him and you loved all of us (Amphi Class of 66). We will meet again, rest beloved friend, Sylvia Palacios
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