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STEPHEN MARRIOTT Obituary
STEPHEN GARFF MARRIOTT
Executive Vice President for Culture at Marriott International, the global hotel company founded by his grandparents in 1927, passed away after a prolonged battle with a degenerative mitochondrial disease on June 23, 2013. He was 54 years old. He is survived by his wife Juliana Baughman Marriott and their children: Stephen Blake, Jennifer and her husband, Bob Jackson, Ashley and her husband, Spencer Samuelian, five adored grandchildren, his parents, Bill and Donna Marriott, brothers, John and David and sister Debbie Marriott Harrison. All those who wish to celebrate Stephen's life are invited to Joseph Gawler's Sons LLC, 5130 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, at 7pm on Wednesday June 26th. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, June 27th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to the Washington Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. www.scouting.org - go to donate, then type in the zip code 20016 for the Washington Chapter.
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Memories and Condolences
for STEPHEN MARRIOTT
Mark Hansen
January 2, 2021
Stephen and I were together in Cougar Club at BYU. One of my favorite memories of Stephen happened at a cougar club campus chapter meeting. Members were asked if anyone knew where we might hold our annual dinner dance. Stephen raised his hand and said he might be able to get a room at the Marriott. I turned to him and asked "Stephen are you one of those Marriotts"? He humbly answered yes. I then ask "Why do you drive that old model mustang when you could drive a newer model?" He said "I wouldn't want a girl to like me just for my Dad's money now, would I"? I remember thinking how much I admired his modesty and humility. Stephen, you touched my life for the better. Thank you for being you.
July 1, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about your lost my condolences to you and your family.
margie corona
san antonio tx
marriott riverwalk
Linda Whitten Stalters
June 30, 2013
Stephen was an amazing person; to know him was a pleasure and a blessing. His intellect and wit was delightful and charming. Julie, may you and your family be comforted during this time of grief and celebration of Stephen's life and journey knowing. Bill and Donna, it is a painful sorrow to have a child pass to the other side before you, but with the sweet memories, knowledge and family may you be comforted.
Joe Sebestyen
June 29, 2013
Dear Marriott family,
I hope the joy of remembering soon overcomes your sorrow. It was a pleasure working with the Marriott Corp. for 25 years.
Ingrid Isaac
June 29, 2013
May the memories of a life well lived be of great comfort to you in this time of your loss.. Praying for you and your family.
Julie Bender Silver
June 28, 2013
Juliana and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your loved one. May his memory be a blessing. Our Condolences, the Bender/Belinkie/Silver Family
Y Charles
June 28, 2013
It was a great pleasure and opportunity to meet Stephen Marriott during Sales School. He is truly an inspiriation and a great spirit. I pray God to be with his family and friends.
Sylvia Stephens
June 27, 2013
It was truly a pleasure for me to have worked for the Marriott International Headquarters. Stephen and I share the same birthdate year. I can see him now as I started working for Marriott in 1983 and as a native from North Carolina thinking I should walk Stephen back to office, instead just shout bathroom on left and he politely would say thank you.
Sylvia Annette Stephens retired 2009.
Henry Luckenbaugh
June 27, 2013
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...."
Henry Luckenbaugh (Bellevue,Wa)
June 26, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Marriott family in rememberance of Stephen, a great tribute to this company. Karen King (San Antonio, TX)
Joe Engel
June 26, 2013
I met Steve in 2003. I was his driver for several years.
I escorted him on trips and always found him to be gracious and very quick-witted.
He had a tremendous sense of humor and was a true sports fan.
He loved his wife, his children, his brothers and sister.
His greatest love was for his Savior.
I can almost here the Father saying:
Welcome home son.
I will miss him here but I will see him again.
Louise Williams
June 26, 2013
To the parents, wife, children, family and friends of Mr. Stephen G. Marriott. You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one, and we will pray that your precious memories of Stephen will comfort you in the years to come. And may God continue to bless and keep your family in His loving care.
Front desk staff of Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel
June 26, 2013
To the parents, wife, children, family and friends of Mr. Stephen G. Marriott. You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one, and I will pray that your precious memories of Stephen will comfort you in the years to come. And may God continue to bless and keep your family in His loving care.
Bobbie Ann Cook (MBS Louisville, TN)
Lorraine Rose
June 26, 2013
Mr. Marriott, family and friends of Stephen,
May you find peace in Christ knowing Stephen has been called home to be with the Lord. Stephen is a true inspration to strive to be the best one can be, barriers are only in the mind not in the heart and heart is what allowed Stephen to accomplish, what we all can accomplish, possible. My most sincere condolances in Christ.
j b bonelli
June 26, 2013
my sincerest sympathy to the marriott
family. I remember stephen from his
later st. alban years. god bless
Karen Kerr
June 26, 2013
My Dearest Marriott Family: My deepest condolences to you ALL - even though he is now in the arms of the angels and suffering no more pain, I share and mourn your loss. In the midst of your sadness you are held in the light of those who love you. Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal. So hold on tight and never let go! HUGS!
Trudy Winkler
June 26, 2013
Dear Bill Marriott and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace Stephen. You will be missed
by all. Know that you made a difference in this world.
Trudy Winkler....Retired Marriott Associate
Denis O'Brien
June 26, 2013
To the Marriott Family,
My sincerest and deepest sympathy on the death of a son, brother, husband and father, May Stephen rest in the peace of the risen Lord.
Chris Brewer
June 25, 2013
My love and deepest condolances to Steven and all his family and friends. I deeply loved my brother and rejoiced in his friendship. I will carry his smile with me always. Be blessed,
Katresia Nutall
June 25, 2013
Dear Mr: Marriott i am so sorry for your loss my deepest sympathy my heart go's out to you and your family may god keep you and be with you love katresia Nutall San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk..
Lisa Williams
June 25, 2013
Dear Mr. Bill Marriott and family, my condolences go out to you and your family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers, remember all the wonderful times you spent with him. I am sure there are many of them, and he is a angel in heaven now.
June 25, 2013
It was my honor and priveledge to have been a small part of Stephens care in his final days here on earth. I knew you were a special family from the first time I walked into your home. The love for Stephen and your love for each other was palpable. After looking at the beautiful pictures which you have posted on this web site I have to say thank you for trusting me to help Stephen have a peaceful journey. Each and everyone of you from Julie, to his wonderful son in law Spencer, his daughters, son and caregivers Pong and Marie truly felt the special person Stephen was. He was an incredibly amazing person and I hope that his memory will be a blessing for all of you. Sincerely, Sheila Lampel/Montgomery Hospice
Mary Collins-Windsor
June 25, 2013
Mr Marriott and Family,
As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Stephen.
I feel as I know you and each of your family members personally through your blogs.
God Bless you and your family,
Mary Collins-Windsor, Marriott Business Services, Vendor Team
Catherine Tarabochia
June 25, 2013
May his memory be for a blessing. My prayers are you and your family.
Yolanda
June 25, 2013
Sending my condolences to the Marriott family. May God be with you during this difficult time -
Bettie Christian
June 25, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Magda Colon
June 25, 2013
"REST IN PEACE. SOAR HIGH WITH THE ANGELS. GOD BLESS YOU."
SANCHEZ-COLON FAMILY
MAGDA COLON. HSKP TEAM LEAD. COURTYARD GWINNETT MALL.
JAIR SANCHEZ . CHIEF ENGINEER. COURTYARD NORCROSS I-85
June 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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