Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Dear Geoffrey, We are grieving with you over Marianne's death. She was a classmate of mine at Ottumwa High School, and I remember being in her home for parties. In 1975, my husband and I purchased that home on North Elm, and I thought of her the entire time that we lived there. One day, Julie von Shrader, who had grown up 2 doors away, returned for a visit, and I invited her to explore the entire house. She had such great memories of playing in there with Marianne, she said. A transfer with Deere & Co. forced us to sadly move away. Your entire family is in our hearts and in our prayers. Marianne fought the good fight, and now she is with our Lord, free of pain. Love & Blessings. Betty Baird Johnson
