Marilyn Mae (Claridge) Cartwright, 87

Marilyn Mae (Claridge) Cartwright, 87, passed away at her home on Aug. 23, 2023. She was born in Kalispell on Jan. 1, 1936, to parents Lance and Lula Claridge.

She grew up in the West Valley area where she attended Bald Rock School and later Flathead High School where she met Bob Cartwright. They were married on Feb. 23, 1952. Yes, if you do the math, she was 16. They had just celebrated 71 years of marriage.

Bob and Marilyn lived in the same house in town for 60 years. They both loved it when the grandkids would stop by for a snack or to say hello. She always looked forward to spring when she could plant her flower beds. She thoroughly enjoyed bowling with her friends, playing bingo and keno, as well as traveling with Bob.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her parents; her brother, Loren Claridge; her sister, Betty Miller; and her grandson, Weston Cartwright.

She is survived by her sisters, Evie Heuscher and Verdie Guerro; daughters, Julene and Kristi; and son, Bob (Karla); all of Kalispell; grandchildren, LeeAnn, Tanner, Nicole, Libby, and Dustin; great-grandchildren, Grayson and Bentley.

The family would like to say a big thank you to Enhabit Hospice for their tender care of Marilyn. There will be a graveside service on Aug. 30, at 9 a.m. and a funeral service at the Adventure Church at 10:30 a.m.

Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.