Marlys Rae Kleck

It is with great sadness that we share with our family and friends that our beloved Marlys has returned home to the presence of her Heavenly Father. She passed away, December 8, 2022, in Tempe, Maricopa, Arizona, from cancer, but left us as she lived, on her own terms, her faith seeing her through her last days.

Marlys Rae Kleck, born February 28, 1951, in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, to Betty Rae Murrell and Neil Kleck. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a love for ancient Egypt, classic movies, antiques, anything art deco and ask anyone; she outdid herself every Halloween. She lived her life full of service, often sacrificing her comfort for many in need. Her family and friends knew of her quirkiness and loved her for it because it always came with the most fun and creative surprises. Marlys will live on in her family as we continue to search the Christmas tree each year for the pickle and as the prize opening her special Auntie M box.

Marlys is survived by her sisters, Denise Pond (Lamar), and Cheryl Hubbard (Doug), plus an abundance of nieces and nephews and many well-loved friends she considered family.

We know there was a great reunion in heaven with her beloved dad and perhaps even a horseback ride with her Grandpa Kleck. We do know that at the head of the crowd waiting to greet Marlys were hundreds of 4-legged feline kiddos she cared for throughout the years.

We love you forever and ever Marlys and we’ll miss you something awful. We’ll try and wait patiently for our joyful reunion.

A private family memorial has been held,and Marlys' ashes have been scattered in the ossuary memorial garden at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009.

Donations to the Arizona Humane Society are appreciated.

Donations accepted at:www.azhumane.org