In loving reminiscence of Marilyn Jean Blackburn
Marilyn Jean Blackburn, a beloved mom, grandmother, sister, aunt and pal, peacefully
handed away on August 15, 2026 in Eureka. Born on March 30, 1948, in Olympia,
Washington, Marilyn grew up in a family that was something however peculiar. Her mom, Doris
Hunter, stuffed the house with an unforgettable menagerie of animals that are actually a part of the
household lore. There was a monkey who stored everybody on their toes, a mischievous myna chook who
insisted on bathing within the fish tank, “Lambert,” the sheep who politely knocked on the entrance door
together with his hoof when he wished to return inside and “Rembrandt,” the bulldog who didn’t chew — he
simply “ran into you with his teeth.” Those early years formed Marilyn’s lifelong love of animals.
The sleepovers on the Hunter home had been wildly entertaining and made for some memorable
tales.
Marilyn spent her youth in Eureka, graduating from Eureka High School in 1966. Not lengthy after,
she stepped into one among her proudest roles: changing into a single mom to her daughter, Angela
(born of her marriage to James G. Allen). In 1975, via sheer dedication and grit, Marilyn
achieved one thing extraordinary when she purchased her first dwelling whereas elevating Angela on
her personal. It was a milestone she cherished for the remainder of her life, an emblem of her independence
and devotion to her daughter.
Marilyn later discovered love once more with Norman Blackburn, with whom she shared many joyful years
till his passing in 2022. During their retirement, Marilyn and Norman embraced a lifetime of
motion and journey, leaving Eureka for Weaverville, Yuma, Las Vegas and Redding
earlier than Marilyn returned dwelling to Eureka in 2025. Along the best way, they collected reminiscences as
nicely as lifelong associates who turned a part of their prolonged household.
Some of Marilyn’s happiest reminiscences had been made at Trinity Lake, surrounded by associates, household,
sunshine and the type of easy joys that change into lifelong tales. She beloved the straightforward days on
the water simply as a lot because the chaotic ones — useless boat motors, roadside RV strandings and
all of the unpredictable tribulations that include lake life. Those adventures turned a part of her
household’s tales, retold with laughter for many years.
Family was all the time on the middle of Marilyn’s world. She leaves behind her daughter Angela
Harder (Keven); her step‑youngsters Teresa Peters (John) and Richard Blackburn (Wendy); her
grandchildren Tanner and Hunter Circe, Brandon and Greysen Blackburn and Julia and
Matthew Peters; and 7 nice‑grandchildren. Marilyn can be survived by her sisters, Phyllis
Parke and Suzy Mott, and by her nieces and nephews: Daron Birnbaum, Rozlin, Lizbeth, and
Thomas Mott, and Jarah and Justin Parke. She had seven great-nieces and nephews and a
great-great niece and nephew.
Marilyn was deeply rooted in her religion, collaborating within the First Covenant Church in Eureka and
the Church of the Nazarene in Weaverville. Her kindness and reward of creating everybody really feel
welcome made her a cherished presence in each neighborhood she touched.Marilyn’s life was a testomony to resilience, love, humor and the energy of a girl who gave
her all to the individuals she cherished. Her tales and laughter will reside on in each life she
touched. Marilyn would need us all to grab the second, take the journey and never wait – as a result of
a few of life’s finest reminiscences start with an journey.
Her household extends heartfelt gratitude to the workers at Timber Ridge and the Hospice House of
Humboldt for his or her compassionate care. Donations may be made to Hospice of Humboldt in
Marilyn’s reminiscence.
A celebration of life shall be held at a later date. Details shall be shared as soon as they’re finalized.
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