Mariann was born Mariann Jean Rutherford and was known to most as “Tish”
She passed away peacefully at home in Aurora Colorado on June 6th, 2021 at the age of 88.
Mariann had been battling numerous conditions prior to her passing.
Tish was born to Robert E. and Emily Bennet Rutherford in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on October 5th, 1932. Mom was a degreed Dietician from Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she met and married her husband Conrad Lee Scheetz until his passing in 1987.
At Drexel Tish was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorrority. After college Mariann spent several years as an Army wife before embarking on her career as a Food Service Professional. Advancing professionally mom held various positions at The University of Delaware, Kansas University, Barnard and Columbia Universities in New York. Eventually she retired as the Director of Food Services at the Federal Reserve in Washington DC.
In addition to her family she fed a lot of people in her life, Heads of State, World Dignitaries, Students, and even the Homeless volunteering at local LINK kitchens. Mariann Scheetz was a consummate professional and led by example. A trait she passed on to multiple generations of industry professionals and her family.
Mariann is survived by 3 children:
- Debra Michelle Scheetz, daughter, of Aurora CO. who along with her partner Mark Neuman nursed mom through her yearlong battle.
- Joseph Robert Scheetz, Son, of Liberty, MO. Barbara Scheetz, Daughter-in- law.
- Jeffery Michael Scheetz, Son, of Orlando Florida. Anne Scheetz Daughter-in-law.
- Edward Spragg, Son-in-Law, Husband to Cindy (daughter), of Abingdon MD.
7 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren
- Hayley Scheetz and her 2 children, Theo and Eloise, Lawrence, KS
- Miranda Davison and her 2 daughters Layla and Kyleigh, Lawrence, KS
- TJ Davison, Sarah Davison and their 2 children Harper and Hudson Lawrence, KS
- Emilie Scheetz, Orlando, FL
- Jennifer and Ryan Maier, Minneola, FL
- David and Kelly Spragg and their 2 children Alexa and Alyssa, Baltimore, MD
- JC and Sarah Spragg and their son Danny, Seaside, CA
2 Sibling:
- Donald Rutherford, Brother and Carol Rutherford, Sister-in-law, San Diego, CA
- Gwynn Sanford, Sister, San Diego, CA
- Barbara Rutherford, Sister-in-law, Wife of Robert, brother, Strawberry, CA
Mariann is predeceased by:
- Conrad Lee Scheetz, Husband
- Robert Rutherford, Brother
- Cindy Spragg, Daughter
Our mother was a very strong woman that loved her family fiercely to her very last day. There was never a situation in our lives when you doubted her love. Mom worked tirelessly to make anyone feel welcome and appreciated. It’s her turn to rest now, how lucky we all were to have her as long as we did. Until we meet again, Tish… All Our love Forever.
Mariann will be laid to rest for eternity with our father at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC. These arrangements will be made at a later date due to the backlog for services at Arlington. An announcement will be made when this celebration is scheduled.
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