Marilynn Horsman
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On January 29, 2015 @ 11:18 am In 2015,Obituaries | 50 Comments
Marilynn Kay Horsman, of Prior Lake, passed away on January 28, 2015 at the age of 64. A visitation is Tuesday, February 3, 2015 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake. The Celebration of Life Service is Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation. Jean Breeggemann will preside. Pall bearers for Marilynn are Debbie Burgoyne, Janine Johnson, Jenny Ersland, Jessie Garnett, John Horsman, and Mara Kuhlmann. Marilynn has asked to be cremated and her ashes will be laid to rest at a future date.
In Minneapolis on July 9, 1950 Wayne and Elinor Howland celebrated the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Marilynn Kay at Saint Barnabas Hospital. The family moved to Crystal, then later Golden Valley. She was the middle of three children and had fond memories of growing up with her siblings Warren and Debbie. As a child, Marilynn loved playing outdoors at Theodore Wirth Park in Golden Valley. She also enjoyed summer trips up to Togo, MN to visit her Aunt and cousins and family.
Marilynn was delivered a life altering event in February 4th of 1964 when her beloved father Wayne was killed in a railroad yard accident.
Marilynn attended Robbinsdale High School and graduated in 1968. July 5th 1969 she married Gordy Kaeppe, and they were blessed with three children, Jenny, Josh and Jeff. Marilynn and Gordy raised their family in North Minneapolis. Eventually Marilynn and Gordy went their separate ways.
When the kids were in school, Marilynn began working outside the home. She worked as hairdresser, cook, cashier, and returned-check investigator. She also worked at a pool and taught babies to swim. She worked for eight years at Thomson Reuters as a Key Accounts Customer Service Representative. She spent 22 years working at Byerly’s grocery store.
While working at Byerly’s Marilynn met the love of her life, John Horsman. Marilynn had been injured trying to protect her pet poodle from another dog. John heard about this so he called to check on her, and the rest is history. After 17 years together, John and Marilynn exchanged wedding vows on February 23, 2002 in Florida when they eloped on a cruise ship to the Caribbean.
John and Marilynn loved to travel together. They visited many exotic locations where they were able to pursue their joint passion for scuba diving. Throughout the years they went to Europe, Hawaii, Costa Rica and a number of trips all over the US and the Caribbean. Marilynn also had wonderful trips with friends to places like China and Alaska. Marilynn was a gifted artist, a skilled gardener and visionary landscaper. Marilynn spent as much time as she could in her beautiful flower gardens. She had exceptional vision and an extraordinary knack for color and design. She could build decks, lay ceramic tile, roof houses, paint artistically, and seemed to effortlessly pick up new talents. Marilynn was a very elegant, poised and refined lady. She was a beautiful woman who took great care with her appearance, and had an exceptional sense of fashion and style. Marilynn was also an exceptional seamstress. She truly was the whole package.
In 2003 Marilynn was diagnosed with lymphoma, and she battled this disease for many years. In 2015 she was also diagnosed with leukemia. Marilynn endured much pain and suffering, but she never lost her positive spirit and determination to beat the disease. Over the past few months she received excellent care from the staff at Mayo Hospital in Rochester. In the afternoon of Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Marilynn’s suffering came to an end. She passed away peacefully in her husband’s arms, looking into his eyes, surrounded by family.
Marilynn was a hard-working and intelligent woman with a creative spirit. She was a loving wife, caring mother and a wonderful friend. Marilynn was fun loving, courageous, always willing to help, and optimistic. She will be deeply missed and always remembered lovingly by her husband John, children Jennifer (Nate) Ersland, Josh (Leah) Kaeppe, Jeff (Tay) Kaeppe; 8 grandchildren; mother Elinor Howland; siblings Warren (Amy) Copp, Debbie (Mick) Burgoyne; dearest friend Ellen Jane Barry, and many other loving relatives and friends. Marilynn is preceded in death by her father, Wayne Copp Howland.
The Horsman family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation.
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Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief.
Dave and Karen Ashton
John –
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife! You, and your entire family, will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace during this difficult time.
Paul and Jane Haering
Our deepest sympathy for your loss John; our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jen Larson & Dustin Ballantine
I am sorry to hear about your wife’s passing. You have my deepest sympathy.
Linda Huling
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
all of you. It is a great loss of a beautiful,gracious and vibrant woman
who will remain much beloved by all those who knew her. May your sweet memories comfort you at this time.
John, I am very sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this really hard time.
Kathy Nguyen
My deepest condolences to the Horsman family. Marilynn and all of you are in my prayers.
Kevin Phillips
John,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Saima Gonsalves
John and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. M was the most beautiful, strong, loving, sassy, (my list is endless) person and I will miss this incredible person SO very much. Her laugh and smile were always contagious! And I feel deeply honored to have called her my friend. Sending my love and prayers to you all.
John we are deeply sorry for your loss and please accept our condolences. Marilynn will always be in our hearts. Those Special times in Santa Monica seem like just yesterday.
Losing the “Love of your Life” is never easy.
Marilynn greatest joy was making others happy, she always put smiles on our faces.
Please know that if there is anything we can do or help with, just call. We will always be there for you.
All our Love, John and Linda Rossow
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
John,
Very sorry for your lost, we will continue to pray for you, your family and friends during this time. Knowing this is hard but also know she is with our blessed Lord and some day you will both reunite again. She will be missed but remembered always.
Love to all ,
Michael and Debbie D’Alessio
We will dearly miss her. She was always such a nice person. Our sympathies to John and the family.
I had the greatest privelage to care for Mrs. Horsman during her courageous and unforgettable journey. It was always a joy entering her room and laughing with her and John even in her worst days, she was a true fighter. She truly stunned all of us nurses with her vibrant and positive attitude and my prayers will be with her family during this time.
Best and kindest regards,
Savanna Zapata
John,
I’m very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts John, my condolences.
Joel Edstrom
John,
I am very sorry for your loss and I will remember you and your family in my prayers. May God give you and everyone the strength and patience to endure this moment. You have been and will be my mentor, my colleague and a very good friend. I am so sorry that I am not there at this hard time.
Fahad
Our deepest condolence to you and your family… Let her Soul Rest in peace.
I’m sorry for your loss and please accept my condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan
Hi John,
My deepest sympathy to the Horsman family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Jeff
John,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. We send you prayers and love.
Russell Willman
Tracy Schreiber
John, I can’t imagine your grief. Please accept my condolences and prayers for peace and healing for you and your entire family in the days to come.
Scott
John,
I was saddened to hear of Marilynn’s passing last week. I remember walking around the neighborhood during construction and seeing a pile of rocks with a sign that said “Marilynn’s rocks”. It made me smile . Clearly, someone with an artistic eye had plans for those rocks. What a wonderful trait.
JP & Kori Winker
John,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. I’ve always been impressed by the courage and the outlook you’ve carried during this long battle. May that strength and the memories of the time you had together with your wife help carry you through this difficult time.
GRT
John,
I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Marilynn. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Klare Swenson
John –
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Marilyn. Your battle has been a great example of how one should go through this type of struggle. You and your family will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers in the very tough days that lie ahead.
Dear John,
I pray for comfort and peace to you and your family. Your wife Marilynn shared a beautiful legacy with this world.
Debbie
I want to express my deepest sympathies to your family. You have gained a beautiful angel to watch over you all everyday. God Bless and remember she is now in a better place and will always be with you.
Love,
Tanya Meyer
I’m so sorry for the loss of Marilynn. We were such good friends in Jr. High and I remember her as being so spunky and funny. Our families were connected in quite a few ways; my husband Al Johnson was on the RHS gymnastics team with Warren, my sister Janet and Debbie were great friends from grade school on, and Debbie’s husband Mick grew up in the same neighborhood as our family. Although we haven’t see each other in years, when your family grieves, we grieve with you. We remember your whole family with such fond thoughts and hope that God will give you peace at this very sad time.
Mary (Lundgren) Johnson
We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest condolences. Know that you are in our prayers during this difficult time.
Julie Greene and Kim Clark
I had the honor of knowing and working with Marilynn for several years at Thomson. She was the type of person that ALWAYS brought a smile and wonderful attitude to work every single day. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family
I’ve never known anyone as multi-talented as Marilynn. She was SO VERY beautiful and gave the BEST hugs. Sending love to her family.
I am very sorry and saddened to hear about the passing of your wife Marilyn. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Nancy Sonnek
We are so saddened by the passing of Marilynn.
She was such a warm, loving and talented person.
I’m sure she is redoing the landscaping for God in Heaven.
John & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Marilynn was such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
John & Debbie,
It’s been a long time since we all worked together at Byerly’s GV but it seems like yesterday. Marilynn lit up a room just by walking into it. Her spirit and passion for life will never be forgotten. We hope your years of memories help you through your grief. God gave you a long time with her, you were blessed!!
Both you and Debbie are in our prayers!
Pete & Teri
To John, I am SO VERY grateful she had you in her life. You truly are her “beautiful man”, and so obviously the love of her life. I hope this loss for you and the whole family will be lessened with each memory you have of her.
To Marilynn, my beautiful and fearless friend. . . . tough as nails on the outside, and soft as Jello on the inside. My soul mate in shoes, and my hero in how to consume life and make everything brighter . . . . . you are forever in my heart. Until we meet again, rest in peace . . . . or raise some h*ll in heaven. You always liked to have new adventures anyway!
John,
I’m very sorry for your loss and keeping you and your entire family in our prayers.
Joe Prokott
My condolences for losing such an amazing and strong wife and mother. Marilyn was such an inspiration to everyone and her smile brightened any room. She had a contagious smile and a heart of gold! I am so very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Marilyn and to call her my friend. She will be truly missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Terri Kapp
To John,
Please accept my deepest condolences, my prayers go out to you and your family. I never had the privilege of meeting Marilynn but through you feel like I have always known her.
May God be with you and give you strength.
John
So sorry to hear about Marilynn. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
To John and to Marilynn’s family,
We are so sorry to hear about Marilynn’s passing. You have our deepest sympathies and are in our prayers.
Kindest regards,
Justin and Kristen Hummel
John and family-
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry to hear of this loss.
The Duggans (Kama and family)
John and Family, I wish to express my sincere condolences for your great loss of a dear family member. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless you all continuously!
Laurence Pye
Oracle Corporation
John,
I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.
Peggy
May God give you strength and comfort needed to get through this moment in life. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you ever need anything.
Oh, John, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family at this most difficult time.
We will sorely miss our beautiful neighbor.
John & family,
I am very sorry to hear of Marilynn’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Sandy
John, I am very saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With all my deepest sympathy,
Terry
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Tina and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
I lost track of Marilynn after high school and was so looking forward to reconnecting at our 50th reunion this fall. We were best friends throughout elementary school, junior high and into high school. I went with her to her father’s funeral. We went to our first dance together and often to Theodore Wirth Park. Her obituary made me realize that in so many ways, our lives took parallel paths: late-in-life love, adventure travel, kids, flower gardening, pets. I am so sorry for your loss. She was truly a lovely person from childhood on.
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