Marianne Garner

Marianne Garner, 77, of Sioux City passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at her residence. Memorial services for Marianne will be on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Rev. Tess Panamarow officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Marianne was born the daughter of Edwin and Eunice (Short) Peterson on March 3, 1935 in Yutan, Nebraska. She married Robert Dean Garner on October 22, 1951 in Papillion, Nebraska. Robert passed away March 31, 2002. Marianne and Robert made their home on a turkey farm in Lawton for 19 years until moving to their Westside Sioux City home where they lived for 38 years. She worked for K-Mart in automotive, Jr. League Discovery Shop, Gateway, and Goodwill Services on W4th. Marianne enjoyed camping, gardening, cooking and being one of the best mothers. Holidays were always special. She thoroughly enjoyed a full house of family and friends and of course a game of Polish Poker, which were never boring. Marianne is survived by three sons, Robert Garner, Mark (Twila) Garner, Brian (Diane) Garner all of Sioux City; three daughters, Marie (Jack) Huseman of Sioux City, Linda (Bruce) Anders of Sioux City, and Debbie and her significant other, Jeane of Greely, Colorado; 9 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; and one son, Jeff. The family would like to give a special thank you to the Hospice of Siouxland for their excellent care given to Marianne.