Marion Weaver, age 87, of Ithaca, died Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis.
Marion was born in Ithaca on December 27, 1932, the daughter of Harley and Norma (Winslow) Inbody. She married Harold Weaver on December 24, 1949. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2008. Together they shared 58 years.
Marion was a housewife for most of her married life, and worked at the Ithaca Motel as a housekeeper for 15 years. She was best described as feisty. She loved country line dancing, and was a dance instructor at Gratiot Commission on Aging back when it was the “in” thing. She enjoyed putting jigsaw puzzles together, playing 500 rummy with Randy, and working in her flower garden. On May 6, 1976, she and Harold were baptized at the Church of Christ in Ithaca.
Marion is survived by her sons, Ricky (Pauline) of Oregon, Rod (Kila) of Zeeland, and Randy (Vickie) of Alma; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Jennie Western; and her brother, Lyle Inbody
Private services will be held at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca for the family on Tuesday, March 31. Interment will follow in Ithaca Cemetery.