Marilyn J Pearson

Marilyn was born in Fort Collins, Colorado, to James and Hazel Ball, and moved to Denver when she was six years old. She leaves two sisters, Nancy (Kyner) and Linda (Berkheim), a son, Dan, and two daughters, Jennifer (McCandless) and Susan (Over). Marilyn was very proud of her children. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the lights of her life.

Marilyn showed us how to love life deeply and to how live life true to self. She touched many lives over the years through her work at CHSAA, Opera Colorado, Colorado Children’s Choir and South High. But Marilyn’s favorite job was her position working for the Colorado Rockies for 25 years. That work combined two of her passions—baseball and meeting people. She remained friends with many of her former co workers after she retired and moved to Carbondale.

In addition to being an avid Rockies, Yankees, and Broncos fan, Marilyn loved reading, writing and painting with watercolors. She listened to Myles Davis and Natalie Cole, adored her French Bulldogs, and loved the mountains and wildlife. Her favorite color was red. Marilyn’s love of life helped her survive two types of lymphoma, helped her endure isolation during the pandemic, and motivated her to fight through health problems, even at 91 years of age. Her body is now gone, but she inspires us to love life with every breath we take.

As per Marilyn’s wishes, cremation has taken place and her ashes will be spread on her favorite part of the Poudre River next summer.

If so desired, donations may be made in Marilyn’s name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Blood Cancer Leaders | LLS