Marion Gabrielle Heidi Cole
Marion grew up in Templehof, a suburb of Berlin, Germany
Growing up, Marion always had a love of music.
Starting with the big band and classical standards of her parents' generation to the music of the Beatles as a teenager.
Marion met her first husband in Germany. Shortly after, her first son, Marc was born.
Marion moved to California and four years later, her second son Christopher was born.
After the dissolution of her first marriage, Marion raised the 2 boys as a single mother while performing chemical analysis for various companies in Ventura County.
Marion met Robert Cole (Bob) at s square dancing event. They married and bought a house in 1990.
Tragically, Marion lost her younger son, Christopher, in 1994.
Marion went on to receive her credential and Masters degree in 2000. She became a science teacher for the Port Hueneme School District, where she taught for the next 20 years.
Marion's many hobbies and interests including crafting, reading and of course, music.
Marion sung in church choirs throughout her life and once sang at Carnegie Hall with the Master Chorale. She was, until recently a lead singer in the praise band at Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Camarillo.
Marion and Bob loved traveling together and we're fortunate enough to visit many states U.S and other countries including: Germany, Denmark, Paris, Spain, Wales. Ireland, and England.
Marion was a wonderful mother, loving wife, devoted Christian and good friend to many. She will be missed for her warmth, humor, empathy and compassion. She leaves behind her husband Robert, her son Marc and many others who loved her.
Burial is private. Family and friends are invited to Memorial Services to be held Saturday October 29, 2022 at 2pm at Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 102 Camino Esplendido, Camarillo, CA 93010. Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura.