She was born October 23, 1932 in Millsville, Pennsylvania. She lost her mother as a child but was blessed with a father, Lawrence Bleil, that she adored forever. All her boys have fond memories of their special ‘Pap’.
Marian attended nursing school and graduated a RN. Soon after she met her husband, Ramon, and was married in 1953 in Washington D.C. During her life as an Air Force spouse, she and her family moved often. Mike was born in Washington DC, Gary in Georgia and Rick in Japan.
Marian was the biggest supporter for her three boys. She decided early on that her job as a mother was to raise these boys and ensure they got an education and were productive. She ended up with two dentists and a veterinarian. She was a ‘proud mom’! Her sons always appreciated her unconditional support and love, and her prodding to do better and better.
She devoted much time with her sons. Watching untold baseball games under the hot Texas sun. She was an avid golfer (slicer) for many years. During her retirement, she volunteered for many charity events in the area. She was a one thousand hours volunteer at St David’s Hospital and a regular volunteer at Zachery Scott and Paramount Theaters. She volunteered for charity sporting events in the area. She was an active and devout Catholic. She was active in 2 gourmet clubs, canasta, Mahjong and many other social groups throughout her years.
She worked as a RN in hospitals in Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and Texas. Her boys remember her working the night shift to be at home when they readied for school and returned. She was highly recognized for her nursing abilities and received many glowing reports.
Anyone that knew her, loved her, and she never knew a stranger. Her three boys idolized her. Her son Rick visited every week for many years, often several times in one-day bringing meals and whatever was needed. Her son Gary moved away from Austin after high school but called daily, no matter where in the world he was working. She awaited these daily calls and was worried if a day was missed. Actually, she threatened to call the Coast Guard when Gary did not call for 3 days while working in Cayman Island. She often talked about how Mike was so helpful when Dad was in Vietnam, being the big brother and great son while his father was away serving his country. She looked forward to her Saturday card games with Mike and Maria.
Marian had 3 sons, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Marian also had a special relationship with her grandchildren who delighted in traveling to Texas to visit ‘grandma and grandpa’. She and Ray were especially close to Lauren, their granddaughter from Florida, taking her on cruises and trips in Europe and Alaska. Marian enjoyed her daughters-in-laws, Maria and Diane. She always wanted a daughter and found these through Maria and Diane.
She enjoyed good health and had an abundance of energy. She was a natural leader and was much liked by all who knew her. She will always be remembered and respected for how she cared for her late husband, Ray, for many years when he suffered disabling diseases (blindness, Parkinsonism and skin disease) related to his military service in Vietnam. She devoted her life to his care and showed her children and grandchildren the meaning of unselfish love and commitment. All who knew her will always be inspired by this. All will remember that in her last moments, she was calling out his name. Finally, they are together again forever.
Our mom was a best friend, a great mom, a good listener, a good role model, a good wife and a good human being. She was married to her husband, Ramon, for 67 years and raised a successful family.
Marian enjoyed many activities with her husband Ray; especially traveling, dancing, cooking, playing cards and golf. They enjoyed all they did together. It would be very difficult to describe her beautiful heart in such a short amount of time, but her children are very humbled with the opportunity to do so today. To say she will be missed is a gross understatement and her loss will leave a void in all of our hearts. For now, we should all take comfort in knowing she is resting in paradise and together again with her husband Ray, and enjoying root beer floats, Dairy Queen Blizzards and Chick-Filet chocolate shakes.
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