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Marlis Jean Perry
01/04/1947 — 01/12/2013
From Richland, WA, USA | Born in Richland, WA
Marlis Jean Perry
MARLIS JEAN PERRY Jan 4, 1947 – Jan 12, 2013
Marlis Perry 66 of Richland, WA passed away on Saturday, January 12 at Kadlec Hospital in Richland after a 3 month battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Donald Perry, son Darin, daughter Tonya and her husband Joe and grandkids Ashley, Joseph and Jacob.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Marlis moved to the Tri-Cities with her parents Margaret and Herman Stewart at the age of 1 ½ years. Growing up in Kennewick along with her two sisters Shirley and Judy she graduated from Kennewick High and later moved to Richland after marrying Don. Marlis and Don raised their family residing in the oldest house in Richland taking great pride in restoring and enhancing their beautiful home.
In addition to her family, Marlis' passion was arts and crafts. She loved spending time in her craft room working on numerous projects including needle point, crochet, sewing, floral arrangements and painting. A self-taught painter she loved painting outdoor landscapes or paintings that reflected her life memories. Interior design and decorating was also one of Marlis' many talents.
A magnificent homemaker until her children started grade school Marlis embarked on a 29 year career at the Hanford Nuclear Site starting with Westinghouse and later retiring in 2006 from Fluor Hanford. Her strong work ethic and drive pushed her to work for another 3 years for Malley's Pharmacy and Gifts in Richland.
A wonderful and selfless person her friends remember her caring and warm personality, her infectious smile and her great sense of humor.
In lieu of memorial services there will be a Celebration of Life reception on Saturday, January 19th at the Hampton Inn in Richland from 2-5pm Columbia Pointe room. The family invites all the many people whom Marlis touched their lives to attend including family, friends, co-workers, etc. to remember and celebrate Marlis. Viewing and visitation is available at Einans's Funeral Home Thursday 5-8pm and Friday 12-2pm and 5-8pm.
For remembrance the family has provided the option to send flowers or make a donation to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center in Marlis' memory.
In Memory of Marlis flowers: Please send to Einan's Funeral Home, 915 By Pass Highway, Richland, WA 99352 509-943-1114
In Memory of Marlis donation: Can be made online at https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/Tri-CitiesCancerCenter/OnlineDonation.html or checks can be made out to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation and can be mailed to 7350 W Deschutes Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336 509-737-3413.
Marlis was a very good help on the tag gas capsule preparation in the 300 Area. I am sorry that I did not get to meet any of her family. I know that you all miss her very much.
Marlis was a very special person with many talents. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren. Her family was everything to her. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Don, you and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marlis was a very good help on the tag gas capsule preparation in the 300 Area. I am sorry that I did not get to meet any of her family. I know that you all miss her very much.
Marlis was a very special person with many talents. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren. Her family was everything to her. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Don, you and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
We love Marlis’ sweet and generous ways, always upbeat and full of fun. We shall cherish the memories of the good times we spent with her and her wonderful family. God bless you all, we will miss her so much.
I am remembering the Tour of The House. Your enduring friendship to my sister Robin will be forever cherished. “.. with tears on my pillow its hard just to let go..” praying for comfort and strength to the family
Don,
I am so sorry to hear about Marlis. It was such fun to visit with the both of you each year. I will miss her very much. I’m keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I will always remember Marlis for her sense of humor and kindness. She had a Beta fish in her office that she enjoyed feeding and watching him swim around and she even always worried about him, like he was one of her dogs thats she loved so much. When he died she was really sad, thats how she was she cared about everything. I will miss her.
Most of my memories of Marlis come from stories told by my sister, Robin who loved Marlis dearly and with whom she was friends since childhood. Marlis will be greatly missed.
Mom,
I miss you dearly and will miss you every day. Reading the wonderful posts about you from all of the people whose lives you touched in a meaningful way makes me even more proud to say I was your son. You inspire me, as always, to be a better person.
Love Always,
Darin aka, your favorite son
We are very sorry to read of your loss of Marlis. I’m sure that she will be sorely missed. She was always cheerful and upbeat whenever we saw her.
Grief is the healing mechanism God uses, particularly when we allow HIM to enter into the process.
Our prayers go out toward all of you…… Don and your family.
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Marlis Jean Perry