Marilyn was one of seven children born to John and Irene Blatnick in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1955, she met “her Bill” and joined him down in Dallas, Texas where they married in 1957. In 1960, Bill and Marilyn moved to Sacramento, California with their six-month-old daughter, Sherri. Later, adding Colleen and Patricia to their family. Marilyn lived her life loving and being devoted to her family. She was a loyal and giving housewife and homemaker. Marilyn loved to create new, beautiful crafts for her home as well as giving her creations away as gifts to others. She loved children, and looking after them. She especially loved her 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Sadly missed along life’s way… Lovingly remembered Everyday… No longer In our life to share… But in our hearts You're always there.