Marian Creason

Marian Creason died July 19 in Boise, Idaho.  Born in 1922, Marian celebrated her 89^th birthday on July 3^rd.

Born in Grinnell, Iowa, Marian’s parents, Ray and Rilda Collet moved to Chariton County when she was a young girl.  She attended Richardson Grade School and Salisbury High School.

Possessing a lifelong appreciation for education, she was an avid reader enjoying drama and historical novels. A member of the Glasgow United Methodist Church, she enjoyed contributing home baked pies and quilts for fund raising events.   Marian was an accomplished seamstress and a self-taught quilter.   All of her family and extended family members are proud recipients of her beautiful quilts.

Marian and Allen Creason were married January 19, 1940.  Married 66 years, Allen preceded her in death in 2006.   Also preceding her in death were four sisters, four brothers and her grandson, Mark Stallman.

Their children, Wayne and Lois reside in Scottsdale, AZ and Boise, Idaho respectively.  Her granddaughter, Kim Creason O’Hare lives in West Orange, N.J. and grandson, Steven Stallman lives in Boise.  She has three great-great grandchildren, Zachary and Stephanie Stallman and, Michaela O’Hare.

Services will be August 6, 2011 at the Evangelical United Brethren Chapel in Glasgow, MO at 1:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be made to a scholarship fund at Truman State University to be awarded to a Salisbury or Glasgow student.  Contributions to the Truman State University Foundation may be mailed to Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service, 112 Market Street, Glasgow, MO 65254.