Marilyn Barton 1952 ~ 2009 Marilyn McQuarrie Barton, age 57, passed away on September 1, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family, after a valiant fight against cancer.Born April 23, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lamond Gurr and Margaret Crask McQuarrie. Marilyn graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS degree in psychology and an Associate degree in Nursing. Marilyn will be remembered for her quick wit and sense of humor. She loved candles and champagne and had a special reverence and love for the ocean. She is survived by children, Benjamin (Melinda) Bailey, Lauralee (Jim) Ryan, and James (Erica) Barton; mother, Margaret C. McQuarrie; brothers, Marty P. and Mel C. McQuarrie; sisters, Marsha Lang, Melissa (Stephen) Higgs, and Marlene Young; nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, L. Gurr McQuarrie, brother, Mark G. McQuarrie, and daughter Jennylee Bailey.
Carol Ogilvie (Davidson)
Marilyn McQuarrie Barton died at age 57, September 1, 2009, after a valiant fight with cancer. Marilyn and I became good friends in 1961 when the Ogilvie Family moved just a few houses down the street from the McQuarrie Family. She had six siblings and all their names started with "M". Both our fathers were doctors. Marilyn was intelligent, athletic and a super fun friend.
I remember the sad day, 19 Sept. 1965, when Marilyn's older brother, Mark fell to his death in a mountain climbing accident in Little Cottonwood Canyon. He was climbing with George Lowe when his rope broke. Mark and George were members of the Alpenbock Climbing Club.
Marilyn and I played soccer together, hiked together, went downtown together, made up plays and sold tickets to our neighbors to earn money. I remember tripping over a sprinkler and breaking my leg while playing kick the can on the McQuarrie's front lawn. Her mother came to visit me when I was hospitalized in September 1962 after being bitten by a baby rattlesnake.
I love Marilyn and I'm grateful for all the fond memories I have of her.