Marilyn Wyrick

Marilyn Wyrick, 76, died Sept. 30, 2011, at her home in Willow.

Funeral services are at 1 p.m., Oct. 5 at Valley Church of Christ, on the Parks Highway Frontage Road between Hyer and Bogard roads in Wasilla. Minister Robert Kuenning will officiate. She will be interred at Aurora Cemetery in Wasilla.

Marilyn was born Dec. 1, 1934, in Velma, Okla., to Marvin and Vergie (Waller) Anderson.

She married L.E. Wyrick in June 1952. They moved to Alaska in 1959. They raised four children, which kept her busy.

According to her family, one of her proudest moments was getting her pilot’s license in the 1970s. She enjoyed flying planes, gold mining and taking care of her family. Her family will miss her mischievous smile, sparkling eyes and her loving heart.

Preceding her in death was her son, J.R. Wyrick.

Surviving are her husband, Leonard E. Wyrick Jr.; daughter, Susan (Don) Harding of Anchorage; daughter, Barbara Wyrick; daughter, Tracy (Eric) Holmburg; grandson, Jeff (Trisha) Wyrick; great-grandsons, Cameron and Cody Wyrick; and great-granddaughter, Caitlyn Wyrick all of Willow; grandson, Jason (Lauren) Wyrick; and great-granddaughter, Lily Wyrick all of Portland, Ore.; and close family friend, Jimmie Hutson of Willow.

Donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Resource Center of Alaska, P.O. Box 4406, Palmer, AK 99645.

Arrangements by Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel and Crematory of Wasilla.