Marilynne Dee Henrie Slater Obituary (1934 - 2010)

Marilynne Slater Marriott-Slatervillea"Marilynne Henrie Slater passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 at her home. She was born June 29, 1934 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Keith and Zenna Henrie. She moved to Ogden in her early years and attended Lewis Elementary and graduated from Ogden High School, attended Weber College and was chosen as the 'Snow Ball Queen' by the Phoenix Men's club annual Snow Ball Dance. Marilynne was a recipient of a kidney and pancreas transplant on May 4, 1988 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake. At that time she was the 17th and oldest patient to receive a double transplant at that hospital. She married Keith Wardle Slater on October 5, 1956 in Ogden and lived in Slaterville all her married life. Their marriage was later solemized in the Ogden LDS Temple. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving as a primary teacher, Relief Society worker, organist and chorister. Marilynne volunteer at the Ogden Regional Medical Center, PTA, accompanist for Southern Pacific Men of Songs group, and a substitute teacher at Pioneer Elementary School. She loved painting, ceramics, quilting, camping, shopping, calligraphy, and composing poetry. She taught piano for many years and enjoyed playing pranks on family and friends. Marilynne was a talented artist in both oil and water color, winning several awards at some of the local showings She loved all kinds of music and was a child at heart. She is survived by her husband, children; Brad (Pamela) and Susan (Tori) Frandsen, all of Marriott-Slaterville; five grandchildren, Randee (Kasey) Scott, Kyley Slater , Kevin Slater, Stacee (Justin) Jolley, Kellie Slater; three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her inlaws; Gwen (Powell) Rhodes, Roy; Myrl (Kay) Slater, North Ogden; Doyle (Connie) Slater, La Grande, OR; John (Marsha) Slater, Hyrum. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and one brother. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 11:00 am at the Marriott-Slaterville Ward, 250 North 1500 West, Marriott-Slaterville. Family and friends may call at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm and Wednesday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 January 19, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMarriott-Slaterville Ward Chapel 250 North 1500 West Marriott-Slaterville, UT January 20, 2010 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 January 20, 2010