Marilyn Ruth Remington

Marilyn Remington, age 69, was tragically killed when a falling tree crushed her vehicle on April 16, 2012. She was born on March 26, 1943 in Allegan, Michigan, the only daughter of Royal and Erma (Brindley) Remington. She was a graduate of Bloomingdale High School and a lifelong member of the community. Marilyn was a devoted and loyal member of the Bloomingdale Christian Church where she worked in numerous capacities; often behind-the-scenes. She served in many leadership roles including as President of the Christian Women's Fellowship, as a church pianist and a Sunday School teacher. She maintained a deep, personal relationship with God that shaped and sustained her. Her faith informed a life of honesty, compassion and a keen sense of justice, of right and wrong. She was passionately involved in bettering her much-loved Bloomingdale and the surrounding area. Her contributions ranged from serving on the Board of the Bloomingdale Improvement Club, to being a member of the Van Buren County Republican Women's Association, to helping others in need. Marilyn loved deeply, extended kindness, and was continually thinking of and serving others. Marilyn’s interests included spending time outdoors, keeping track of the wildlife surrounding her home, completing word searches and, of course, cooking and planning family activities. She was also an avid watcher of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! Marilyn is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 50 years, Robert Remington; brothers Ronald Remington and wife Carolyn, and Ken and his wife Elizabeth (Dee) Remington; daughter Candace and husband Michael D. Spinali and sons Michael and Cole of San Diego, California; daughter Dr. Kimberly Leader and children Alexis, Olivia, Joshua and Zachary Leader of Seattle, Washington; and son Tim and wife Chantelle Remington and children Meredith, Hannah and Reed Remington of Bloomingdale; many nieces and nephews, and her mother-in-law Leona Remington. Marilyn lived a beautiful life. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend. Nothing meant more to her than the wellbeing of her children and grandchildren and her love for all her family. She will be greatly missed. The family will welcome friends on Friday, April 20th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Bloomingdale Christian Church. The Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 21, 2012, also at the Bloomingdale Christian Church. The family suggests memorials be made to the Bloomingdale Christian Fellowship; http://bloomingdalechristianfellowship.org/ Arrangements by BLOOMINGDALE CHAPEL, D. L. Miller Funeral Home, www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com

Marilyn Ruth Remington

March 26, 1943 - April 16, 2012