Marilyn Louise Craig
July 10, 1932 - June 4, 2012
Obituary
Marilyn Craig passed away on June 4th 2012. She was born July 10th 1932 in Seattle, WA to Milton and Jewel Rinehart. She attended school in the Highline School district and worked part time at the Burien Theater managed by her father. In her adult life she worked for Boeing, Associated Grocers and Little Nickel Want Adds, retiring in 1995 after a successful career as an Advertising Executive.
She had four children Gary Latham (passed in July 2009), Linda Stump, Larry Latham and Michelle Pina.
Early in life Marilyn enjoyed bowling and competitive roller skating. In later years her attentions turned to baking, gardening, crocheting, collecting dolls and coins, and being a grandmother to her six grandchildren Dawn Stump, James Latham, Lavaye Latham, Jennifer Latham, Allison Latham and Derek Pina; and great grandmother to Mackenzie, Jonah and Victoria Latham.
There wasn’t a holiday that got passed Marilyn. She loved decorating, baking and celebrating with family and friends.
She is survived by her three children Linda, Larry and Michelle (husband Matt); her four sisters and one brother Norma Rund, Ruth Lantz, Janet Breithaupt (husband Gail), Joanne Harris (husband Jerry) and brother Milton “Bud” Rinehart (wife Joy).
Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
My thoughts and prayers are with your families during this time of sorrow. May fond memories help ease your heartfelt loss.
There is comfort in friendship, hope in prayer, peace in love.
May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead. Sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship.
I know how difficult it is to lose your mother. Cherish your memories of her and take comfort in your family.
Linda:
I was very sorry to learn about your Mother’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Linda:
My most heartfelt sympathy for your loss, and the loss of your family. This is a wonderfully written eulogy. I know that you will all miss her.