Marilyn (Gaudineer) Trotter

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.