BORN

1929

DIED

2019

Marilyn Blincoe Obituary

Marilyn Gibson Blincoe passed away at her home in Lodi. She was taken up into the arms of God, her Heavenly Father, on April 27, 2019.

Marilyn Louise Gibson was born to Carl and Nina Gibson on September 20, 1929 in LaCrosse, Kansas. She grew up in Dighton, Hays and Lawrence. She was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority at the University of Kansas. She met her husband, Robert Melville Blincoe, at the university. They were married January 27, 1950.

Marilyn began taking care of foster babies for Children's Home Society in Seattle in 1958. She dedicated herself to providing a loving home for more than 250 infants. This was her life mission for more than five decades, first in Seattle, and then in Burlingame, Atherton, and Lodi California.

Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 69 years and by her children, Robert (married to Jan), Carl (Susan), Mark (Cyndi), Kris and Nicole, as well as 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Daughter Patricia preceded Marilyn in death. Now Marilyn is reunited with her parents and loved ones who went before her.

There will be a private memorial service. Collins Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on May 2, 2019.
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Nikki .....I am so sorry for the loss of Marilyn. I knew her in California and been to her home several times enjoying the company of her daughter, Nikki. I knew her devotion to helping children. She was a true Blessing in their lives. We went to Disneyland with my son when Nikki was about 5. I knew the family from working at a local church where Nikki attended. Marilyn had a heart of gold and through these years..thought of her now and then. Prayers and thoughts to her family.

aj nevin

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June 6, 2019

Bob & Nikki,
Words can not express how your feeling right now. Marilyn was such a kind loving person to all...a true blessing! She will always hold a special place in our hearts leaving a piece of her with all if us. It is not very often we meet an angel her on earth and that she was! Praying for you all during this time and always.

Love the Sterni & Glessner-Zanetti Families

Lee Ann Sterni (Glessner)

May 7, 2019

You will always be remembered Grandma Marylin. Thank you for everything you did for me from fostering me to allowing me to visit when I wanted to come see you. You lived such an amazing life and I couldn't be for thankful for everyday I spent with you.

Annabelle Goodwin

May 6, 2019

I was so surprised & saddened to see the obituary for Marilyn in our local paper, East Bay Times yesterday. I remember meeting Marilyn & Nicole at the Menlo Park Presbyterian Nursery School where my daughter Caryn was attending. As Nicole & Caryn became friends, so did Marilyn & I. As I grew to know her a little, I was in awe of what she & Bob had done throughout their lives...not only raising their own children, but taking care of so many foster children. Bob...you & Marilyn are so special and your children, grandchildren & foster children are blessed to have had you both in their lives. Nicole...I'll always remember you as one of the more precocious little girls I've met. Your mom had incredible patience when you wanted to start your day at 5:00 or 6:00 am when it was DARK! THAT alone was so impressive! As my late husband would say: Celebrate! Marilyn had such a long and amazing life & left behind a fabulous legacy...

Marilyn Bailey

May 3, 2019

Dear Nicole and family~~my condolences to you & your family. Your mother had to be an angel here on earth fostering so many children together with your dad. My prayers for your family.

Audrey Trovinger Clanton

May 3, 2019

Marilyn, Thankyou for being part of my life. Say hi to my mom. We will all remember many wonderful times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless. Don Nelson

Don Nelson

May 2, 2019

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marilyn Blincoe. May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father comfort your hearts and give you strength during this difficult time. - 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Kim Haries

May 2, 2019

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