Marlene Rotello Goodson Lasswell

April 27, 1937 - November 9, 2023

Marlene (Rotello) Goodson Lasswell, age 86, passed away on November 9,2023. Marlene was born April 27, 1937 in Denver, Colorado to Tony and Mary Rotello. She initially attended Parochial school at Assumption Catholic School, and graduated from Adams City High School. Although having many jobs during her lifetime, Marlene found her calling in being a florist. She won many awards for her creative floral designs.

On January 21, 1956, Marlene married Robert Daniel (Danny) Goodson. She followed Danny to several of the Marine bases he was posted at. She decided that before starting her own family, she wanted to be closer to their families, so Danny left the Marines and they returned to Colorado. They went on to have three daughters, Lori Ann, Mary Ann, and Shari Ann. After nearly 25 years of marriage, Marlene was left a widow in November of 1980. Marlene eventually met Harold R. Lasswell and they married on February 18, 1984. Harold became an instant stepfather and immediately became Papa Harold and then Gramps and Opa to Marlene's grandchildren.

Marlene is survived by her husband of almost 40 years, Harold R. Lasswell; her children, Lori Ludden (William), Mary Goodson (Art Maio), and Shari Goodson (Patty Larson). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Danielle Bayliss, Jared Maio, and Ashley Connor, as well as her great-granddaughter, Cameron Neubauer. She was predeceased by her parents, Tony and Mary Rotello; her first husband, Danny Goodson, and her siblings, Madeline Rotello, Mary Ann Rotello (her twin sister who died at birth), Jeannie Hatridge, and Annette McKinney.

Although Marlene suffered from a long list of injuries and illnesses over the years. she was strong and feisty enough to make it to 86 years of age. She was loving, creative, and crafty. She was known for her Italian cooking, the marathon Christmas baking sessions which were a family affair, her generosity, her worrying about absolutely everything, and the love she had for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

Marlene is not only loved and cherished, but she will be missed by her family and friends.

Services are scheduled as follows: Funeral Mass to be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church with burial to follow at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, 10201 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado. A reception will be held at the Hall at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 9371 Wigham Street, Thornton, Colorado, immediately after the burial.