Marilyn Louise Winters

Marilyn Louise Winters, age 82, of La Grande, died June 16, 2012 at her home. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest book at www.danielsknopp.com

Marilyn was born on April 22, 1930, the daughter of John and Louise Spencer in San Jose, California. She graduated from San Jose High School. Throughout her life she lived in various places, including Spain, and Walla Walla. She moved to Oregon fifty years ago. She enjoyed making jewelry, artistic bottle collecting and painting pictures.

Survivors include her children, Bill Gerst of La Grande; Suzie Marshall of Vancouver, Washington and Becky Droke of Cove; nine grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Dan Gerst and brother, John Spencer, Jr.

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