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Marilyn McMullin Obituary

Marilyn (Lyn) Chase McMullin
May 5, 1954 ~ June 9, 2013
"Not without hope we suffer and mourn"
Wordsworth
Marilyn Lyn Chase McMullin passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013 after a courageous struggle with ARDS. With Lyn's passing, the world lost an exceptionally fun loving and adventurous person; a person who was a special gift to her nephews and nieces. Lyn was born in Salt Lake City to Robert L. and Phyllis B. McMullin. She graduated from Highland High School and the University of Utah. People were drawn to her charming wit and sense of humor, her delightful laugh, and her contagious smile.
Lyn is survived by Margie Thomas (David), Robert McMullin (Gail), Bruce McMullin (Jean), Diane Tanner (Jay), Nancy McMullin and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. McMullin (1987) and mother, Phyllis B. McMullin (2011), nephews, Eliot Sean McMullin (1980), and Daniel Robert Thomas (1987).
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Holladay-Cottonwood Memorial Mortuary, 4670 S Highland Drive at 2:00 p.m. Friends and family may call one hour prior to services. Interment immediately following service at Holladay Memorial Park.
Her Family expresses gratitude to the staff of Woodland Hills Care Center for their loving care.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 12, 2013.

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Ricky Montoya

July 11, 2013

I was shocked, I'm going to miss you sweetie, you will not be forgotten...

Letrese Harris

June 24, 2013

I knew Chase was someone special when I met her 10 years ago at the cosmetic counter at Nordstroms. She would come in for a makeover or to buy her lipgloss after doing construction or laying down cement at some house she was renovating! She was strong as steel and yet had a soft sweet spirit that truly touched my heart. I loved her honesty, sense of humor and her ability to appreicate the moment. I will never forget our many talks about our hearts desires and hopes of what our lives would someday become. I will do my best to live them out for the both of us. Until we meet again my sweet sister.

Nadine Frandsen

June 20, 2013

I knew this talented and lovely lady as "Chase". She frequented my place of employment many, many times over the past several years. There was never a time that she didn't make her way across the room to talk with me. To Chase... I am grateful for a friendship shared. Peace be unto you.

June 17, 2013

Lynne was a person who made a difference. There are so many things to say about this wonderful woman.

Mile Anderson

June 13, 2013

Lynn always brought sunshine with her smile and laugh. So positive and fun to be with, a blessing to all around her.

Lew Hansen

June 13, 2013

Max Savage and John Whitby hit the nail on the head with their descriptions. Lyn was such an amazing person and I am so happy I got to know her and am so in awe of her many fun intangibles and the joy that she brought people she meet. She was down to earth and so fun to be around. She must have suffered alot and no doubt she is happy to be out of the pain and suffering. Thanks for the smiles and the memories.

Brent (Bem) Bluth

June 13, 2013

I recall with fondness Madrigals and other classes at Highland with "Lynnie Muc" and a class at the U as well. We even attended a Sacrament meeting together at the German-speaking LDS ward downtown. Lyn was amazingly talented and gifted. I'll remember her forever. My condolences to the extended McMullin family.

Max Savage

June 13, 2013

Wow, Lyn McMullin, what a woman! She had those dazzling eyes, that beaming smile, and that infectious giggle. She was kind, clever, brilliant, charismatic, humble, creative, talented, sarcastic and beautiful. She had a glowing sweet charm that she shared with everyone. She made all of us better human beings. Lyn, we will miss you!

Lenetta Priet

June 13, 2013

The one thing we remember most about Lyn is her contagious smile. She always had a happy "hello" as she walked down the hall at both Hillside and Highland. Our sincere sympathies go out to the McMullin family. Lyn will be dearly missed by us all!

Kathy Johnson Roundy and Lenetta Priet

John Whitby

June 13, 2013

Lynne, my childhood friend. Full of laughs, love and mischief. You are at peace now, resting from the cares, struggles and pain of this world. You endured well and brightened and touched more lives than you ever knew. We are happy because of the joy you gave us.

Tracy McMullin

June 13, 2013

Aunt Lynnie - We wish we could gather with everyone to laugh, cry and share about how absolutely wonderful you are! Jesse and I will be thinking of you today and holding all our memories close.

Tom & Ann McMullin

June 13, 2013

So sorry to learn of her passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all of you!

Susan Raucy Steffens

June 13, 2013

Lynnie was always such a special friend in high school. I was lucky enough to maintain that contact with Lynnie occasionally throughout her life. Her enthusiasm for life and her wisdom will be missed. She always had kind words and advice to share.
I will cherish my memories of her forever. Thanks Lynnie for making our lives better by your presence even if it was too short of a time.

Richard McNitt

June 13, 2013

I clearly remember Lynn's vibrant, fun,sparkling personality. I smile thinking about a skit she did for the whole student body at Hillside Jr. High. . The audience loved it. Lynn, you are missed.

Christine Bowers

June 13, 2013

I remember Lynn as a fun, gregarious person who had a smile & a laugh for everyone. She was blessed with a large & loving family. I remember you as your high school senior picture shows: beautiful & pensive.

Tod Cracroft

June 12, 2013

My hands were digging out weeds and planting flowers Monday evening. My heart and mind were thinking about Lyn. You know how quiet the earth gets after a major snow or in this case after a great soul departs. That quiet enshrouded me while working in the garden, planting marigolds and petunias. Peace demanded I pay attention to a place beyond, the place our friend, Lyn, now inhabits. I knew she was gone but she was there with me for a moment. I felt the peace she now lives with. Such wonderful peace.

Carole Warburton

June 12, 2013

Love to the family, her siblings, nieces, nephews and friends.

Heinz Mahler

June 12, 2013

Lynn was always nice to everyone...what a great gift...she will be missed.

June 12, 2013

Lynn was one of the first girls I meet when I went to Highland and we became good friends from then. Her darling smile and wonderful laugh made her such a joy to be around. She is with some of the best angels in Heaven. Until we meet again, dear Lynn.

Dixie Ball Swiatocha
Taylorsville, Utah

June 12, 2013

Lyn and I worked together in the early 1980's at Borge Andersen & Associates in Salt Lake City, Utah. I am saddened to read of her passing as I did not know of her illness. We shared many fun times and laughed a lot at the office ... so much that Borge could have killed both of us for our practical jokes and pranks. I have many fond memories of Lyn that will treasure.

My love to her family at this very sad time.

Most sincerely,

Charlotte Stewart,
formerly Borge Andersen & Assoc.

Kim Hall

June 12, 2013

I am so sad to hear of Lynne's passing. I hadn't seen for a while but I remember extremely fun evenings on Yale Ave. She was an incredibly smart woman with fantastic sense of humor.
Kim

Mary Jane Snyder

June 12, 2013

I met Lyn through my mother, Joan Spencer, and soon grew to love her and adore too. She introduced me to some of the greatest music and I enjoyed spending time with her. I am grateful she is at peace.

Craig Proctor

June 12, 2013

Many great memories of Lynn from Hillside, Highland and the U of U. We will miss her! Especially her crazy laugh. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McMullin family.

Scott Bushman

June 12, 2013

Such a sweet person. I will never forget her generous smile and wonderful humor. From the second grade through high school Lynn was always kind and a friend.

Shelley Day

June 12, 2013

A treasured and tiny complex bundle of energy bursting with amazing and abundant intelligence, humor, wit, knowledge, passion, talents, compassion, capabilities, vocabulary, thoughtfulness, etcetera . . . like no other . . . Lynnie generously utilized her free agency on earth and experienced and endured the gamut. Lyn was a multifaceted blessing in my life and I'm grateful to have shared a dear friendship with her over the years. Godspeed.

Rebecca Cheney

June 12, 2013

Haven't seen Lyn since Highland High days, but she was always so friendly and happy to be around. I am so sure she touched the souls of many and made life more joyful for those she knew throughout the years. My thoughts are with the family.

Chuck Binkerd

June 12, 2013

My sympathies to the McMullin family. The memories of Lyn was that she was always encouraging others and saw the good in them. Even years after graduating from Highland she was continuing doing that with that great smile and laugh. Besides the friendship and the memories that I will always have of her, she will also be hero to me. In late spring 1969, she help save me drowning.

Rest in peace Lyn.

Sue Sharp

June 12, 2013

Lynnie will always be one of my favorite people. Always laughing and making the world a better place. I have missed having her in my life since our college days. Just thinking about her the other day and reflecting on how much I loved being with her. What a loss. My sympathies go out to the family. God bless you all.

Dave Allen

June 12, 2013

Lyn was a true sweetheart... One of those special people that everyone was drawn to. Although I have not seen her since our days at Highland High, I am sure she touched the lives of innumerable people throughout her life....

Carla Rae Cook

June 12, 2013

Lynnie was a warm, friendly, happy, fun-loving, loyal friend of our family. I've known Lynnie all my life. We grew up in the same neighborhood, played together as children, and we loved her deeply. She will be greatly missed. Sending my most sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to the dear McMullin family.

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