Marilyn Williamson

On the evening of April 8, 2016, our wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Salt Lake City Utah April 2, 1932 to Ralph and Frances Nielsen Duke. We had just celebrated her 84th birthday.

Mom grew up in Provo, Utah, the little sister to three very protective big brothers, Lamar, Bob & Don.

On September 6, 1949 she married M Keith Williamson and together they had 3 children, Craig, KerryLynn and Gary. By the time Gary was born both of Dad's parent's had passed away leaving his 9 yr old sister Sheila alone. Mom asked no questions just immediately made her a part of our family.

After we were all in school mother joined the work force and for many years worked in retail. When she retired she was working at BYU as the buyer for the bookstores women's clothing department. It was a defining time in her life; she enjoyed her time at BYU and met lasting friends along the way.

As a member of the LDS church, she was often found planning homemaking meetings and teaching crafts when she was younger. And always supported us in our church and school activities.

Mom and Dad loved to travel. Whether it was touring Europe with grandkids, cruising with lifelong friends, or in their motorhome with Good Sam's club, they were together.

Mom and dad were married for 66 years, with family always coming first, creating special memories with all of us.

They have four children, 25 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Add all of their spouses and that's quite posterity

She was the center of our family and she made each and every one of us feel accepted, special and loved. She was the one to make sure we always got together for Christmas, camping trips, birthdays and just because.

Mom is survived by her husband Keith, children: Craig (Diane)Williamson, KerryLynn (Leonard) Lee, Sheila (Clifford) Stubbs, daughter-in-law (Debbie) Williamson, her brothers, LaMar (Elain) Duke, and Don Duke and all her wonderful grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son Gary, by her parents, her brother Bob Duke, sister-in-law Betty Duke, grandchildren: Rashelle Stubbs, Joshua Lee, and Amanda Lee.

Funeral services will be held Saturday April 16th at 11 a.m. Sundberg Olpin Mortuary 495 South State in Orem, Utah. Viewing will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 at the same location and from 10 until 10:45 the day of the funeral. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery.