Obituary of Marion Eichberg

EICHBERG, MARION 1920-2013 Marion T. Eichberg was born Marion Belle Tohrner September 14, 1920 in Franklin, Tennessee to Martin and Sue Tohrner. Sue delivered Marion at home and she was a healthy from the beginning. About 2 years later, Marion Belle moved with her mother to Pensacola, Florida where Sue had a brother. Over the early years, Marion Belle was the Belle of the Ball! She found her place in southern society and traveled across the ocean with her family. Sue moved to Miami Beach with Marion and they lived with Marion's Grandmother Bella. Growing up with 2 strong women like Sue and Bella truly shaped who Marion was and would be. Marion also lived for a time in New York City at the Barbizon Hotel with her mother. After graduation from high school Marion attended Penn Hall Junior College just outside of Philadelphia. Back in Pensacola after her graduation came World War II, where one night she met her life love Robert. Robert's ship happen to be in Pensacola and he came to the party with someone who knew Marion. It was love at first sight, these two...the very handsome sailor and the lovely Marion. After just three weeks they were married at Marion's grandmother's home in Miami Beach and then Bob was shipped out for new duty. They ended up in Denver, and settled into a home in a four-plex on 12th and Kearney Street where during the next two years Robert and James were born. In 1951, they made a move to 24 Ash where their third son Steven was born. Marion spent the next part of her life raising her 3 boys, and enjoying her good friends and family. During the mid- 60's, Bob and Marion started traveling on their own to destinations far and wide...they truly loved traveling together and Marion was the consummate "travel agent" always assuring their trips were memorable. As the boys flourished and moved away, Marion and Bob decided to try some warmer climates for a few months and ended up living during the winter months in Rancho Mirage, California. They loved the lifestyle as Marion was an avid tennis player and golfer. Soon they were blessed with grandchildren, Adam (Jen) Eichberg, Abby (Peter) Pletcher, Catie and Maxx Eichberg and years later her great grand children, Ella, Theo, Rayna and Isaac, all of whom she cherished. Her last days were filled with some hardship, but she never lost sight of those she loved. She lived a full life of 93+ years, and her family is grateful for the time we had with her during those times and even as she closed her own chapter. God bless you Marion Belle...Mom...and Mare (what all the grand children and great grand children called her)....you are at rest Service, Sunday, 1:30pm, Temple Emanuel; Private Interment; In lieu of flowers, contributions to Shwayder Camp Capital Campaign.