Marilyn Trotter, 81, passed away Sunday June 3, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 3, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Jary Gaudineer and Dolores (Phillips) Goulet. Marilyn graduated from Helix High School in La Mesa California in 1955 and would marry her husband of 54 years Thomas Trotter. Together they pastored the Mansfield Bible Church until 2005.
Marilyn enjoyed exercising at Curves, taking her yearly trips to Florida, and spending time with her family and friends. She also loved the company of her dog Roxie.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Trotter, brother: Jary Gauidneer, and great grandson Christian Norton.
Survivors Include:
Sons: Tony (Valerie) Trotter
Todd (Jennifer) Trotter
Daughters: Tania (Tom) Smith
Sheri Trotter
Santa (J.K.) Kester
Brother-In-Law: Terry (Bernie) Trotter
Sister-In-Laws : Sam Gauidneer
Patti Ingram
Tammi (Bob) Kleber
Grand children: Shannah Smith
Scott (Kelly) Smith
Karina (Jonathan) Wallace
Tom (Alicia) Trotter
Melissa Graham
Nelson Norton
Ashli (Eric) Patterson
Jacob (Mirianda) Kester
Nadia Kester
Angel (Jackson) Thomas
Erica Trotter
Joe Trotter
Cheyenne Archer
Shawnee Archer
Marilyn is also survived by 19 great grand children and numerous extended family.
The family will hold a memorial service at Christ Community Church in Brazil on June 18th at 5:00 P.M. with visitation from 3:00 until the time of service. Pastor Rich Laskowski will be officiating. Anybody wishing to make donations are asked to donate to the Christ Community Church.