Marian G.
Sherwin, 79, of Boise, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Spring Creek of
Boise.
Marian was
born August 16, 1940 in Havre, Montana the daughter of Lawrence and Isabel
Welte Foix.
Marian and
her son Bradley moved to Boise in 1971.
She began working for Morrison-Knudsen and following her son’s
graduation she began to travel and work for M/K at several of their jobsites
including Florida and Texas.
She later
returned to Boise and worked for a time at Moffat-Thomas Attys.
She then became self-employed until her
retirement.
She was a
person of varied interests.
She spent
her time doing crossword puzzles, arts and crafts of all types including crosstiching
and woodworking.
She enjoyed gardening
and often said “there is nothing better than a home grown tomato.”
She loved raising flowers.
She was
involved with square and round dancing where she often called and cued.
Marian loved to fish from the lakeshore, but
would always have a good book to enjoy while waiting for a fish to bite.
She borrowed countless books from the public
library and her favorite books were mysteries.
She is
survived by her son Bradley, a niece, Kathleen and a cousin Lois.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one
sister, Ellen Edwards and a nephew, Dennis.
There be a
viewing and her family will greet friends on Monday, September 9, 2019 from
6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. Please come
with a story or memory to share with her family during this time.
She will be buried beside her mother at
Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens.