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1938

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2018

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Marianna Waroblak Obituary

Even titans fall. The dynamo and matriarch that was Marianna Waroblak was born on October 3rd, 1938 in Clarksburg, West (by God) Virginia and died on Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 at Mercy Hospice House in Durango, Colorado at age 79. She was a poet, photographer, teacher, adventurer, artist, polyglot, Barbie collector, lover of polka dots, fiestaware aficionado, and a true force of nature. Her theme parties were legendary.

She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Dan Coey, and two brothers, Michael (Teddy) and Tim Waroblak. She is remembered by over a thousand adoring students and her poodle, Zoro.

Marianna was educated at West Virginia University, University of Pittsburgh, and Western State College in Gunnison. She lived and breathed as a teacher at Colorado Timberline Academy for 40 years, which made for a teaching career that spanned 50 years. Her roles at CTA included teaching French, Spanish, photography, yearbook, and Philosophy of Life. She led teenagers on trips to Mexico, France, Denmark, Japan, and on backpacking trips through the Weminuche Wilderness and the canyon country of Utah. She was a true mentor.

Indomitable is too subtle a word for her lust for life. To say Marianna will be missed is an understatement--we thought she would outlive us all. She died at age 79 of illness related to cancer. A date and location to celebrate Marianna's life will take place later in the year. To best honor Marianna's memory, please donate to the Mercy Hospice House in Durango at www.mhffnd.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Durango Herald on Jan. 17, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Marianna Waroblak

18 Entries

Greg Munno

January 13, 2025

I miss Marianna every day - what a unique, creative, beautiful woman. I can't believe it has been six years.

Michael Snyder

January 11, 2025

We had many a caper together and she was always game. Came out to Aspen and on to Durango . I came back to WV and she stayed with Dan. She visited us and always kept us on her adventures with her annual MeriNotes illustrated letters. She and her mom Eleanor were true friends. Mike

Joann Crespin

January 10, 2024

Dear sweet Marianna. You are dearly missed by our family here in Kewa (Santo Domingo Pueblo). Your presence at our All Soul´s celebration on Nov. 1st and other cultural days was always such a blessing. Continue to rest in peace dear friend.

Holly Mascelli

Planted Trees

Jill Snyder

January 11, 2022

Marianna was a good pal on many capers all over. Mom Eleanor let me sleep on their back porch when I needed a refuge. Tim was a winner on my swim team and a WV state diving champion, The Waroblaks knapsack was on my back all over Europe. She was Dan's joy. There was only one Marianna. Mike Snyder

John Burgess

February 7, 2020

Dan, I am so sorry to have stumbled on this sad news. She was indeed a unique individual.

Margie Bell Waroblak

March 2, 2018

My dear sweet sister-in-law. You were so kind and loved my son Eric as he was part of your family. You left us too quickly. I am grateful that I had some time to be with you in June this past spring. Always in our hearts.

February 2, 2018

To Dan,
My arms are around you with heartfelt sympathy! Marianna has been a dear friend since the early 70's in Durango. She was an inspiration, a gift to me, as to her many students and friends locally and world wide. I will miss her so, her most informative Xmas handwritten letters, her humor, her incredible spirit and outlook on life.
RIP MY DEAR FRIEND!

Kate Conley-Vess

Mike Snyder

January 25, 2018

Our sincere condolences to Dan, Tim, and Ted. I knew Marianna from childhood. She was truly one of a kind who never forgot her friends. She loved Dan and their life together in Colorado yet always held on dearly to her West Virginia heritage.

In God We Trust,
Mike and Jill Snyder
Harman, WV

January 21, 2018

Such a full and exciting life! Until the answer to Jesus'prayer for God's will to be done on earth becomes a reality may the memories you have cherished continue to bring you joy.(Matt.6:10). Sincerely,hw

Phillip Surprenant

January 20, 2018

Good Bye My Friend!!! Until we meet again...

Tara Ritter

January 20, 2018

My heart ❤ and love are with and your fur kids.

Susan Reed

January 20, 2018

Marianna was a light in my life, and I'm so grateful that I had the good fortune to meet her. She was creative, curious, loyal and determined-and always funny and philosophical about life. She will not be forgotten.

Darrel and Lavena Snyder

January 18, 2018

Dan, The world will never be the same without Marianna. She was a positive force in so many lives, including our sons Todd and Troy. We will always be grateful for the love she showed them and the positive influence she had in shaping their journry thru life.Please except our sympathy.

Brenda Macon

January 18, 2018

Marianna will be remembered always. Much love to Dan and to all who knew and appreciated her spirit.

Greg Munno

January 18, 2018

Love Marianna so much! She was such a positive force in my life. And she was so creative and smart. But I think what I loved most about her was her silliness. She was endlessly amused by how goofy we all were and would burst in these broad grins and fill the room with her infectious laugh. I miss her dearly already.

Troy Snyder

January 18, 2018

Marianna was my 2nd mom, friend, confidant, and teacher. I am truly blessed to have had be part of my life. With all my love, I bid her farewell until I see her again. Rest in peace sweet sweet lady. My condolences to Dan, her family, and all her other kids.
Troy Snyder

Lori Edwards

January 17, 2018

Marianna and Zoro came to visit me every two weeks. What an amazing lady and friend. She always had so many stories to tell. I always loved our time together. I will miss her dearly.

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