Marian G Willis Obituary (2023)

Marion Helen (Williamson) Willis, 87, died October 23, 2023, in Ellensburg, WA. Marion was born January 3, 1936, in Perronville, MI. Private family services are currently scheduled. Our mother, Marion Helen (Williamson) Willis, 87, died on October 23,2023 after a long and full life. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and auntie. She was always there for others, positive and full of encouraging words for all. Marion is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Teri Morrison of Sterling , AK, Tim, Justin, Stephie Morrison. Margaret Kelly of Ellensburg, Mindy, Matt, Megan and Marcella Kelly. John Richards of Joseph, OR, Elva Willis of Wallowa, OR, Jon, Travis, and Bret Willis. Robin and Ken Webster of Milton Freewater, OR, James, Travis and Ben Webster. Robert Willis Jr., Jake Willis, David Willis, Thomas Willis of Tacoma, WA, Brianna. Mom loved to sing, play the piano, paint, do puzzles, and rug hooking. She painted on canvas, saws, bird houses, anything we would bring her she would transform with a brush and paint. She loved the company of family and friends and listening to the Happy Goodmans, Chuckwagon, and the Gaithers. Marion is preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Willis, and son David Willis.