Marie Bakker Van de Merwe Obituary (1930 - 2010)

Piet and Rietje Eeuwig te SamenMarie Bakker Van de Merwe passed peacefully of cancer Jan 6, 2010. She was born June 25, 1930, SLC, UT. At age 2 she moved to Holland and lived there with her family enduring the challenges of WWII. In 1947 they immigrated to SLC. She met Piet at a Dutch dance and they were soon wed and happily married for 56 yrs. Together they enjoyed racing pigeons, outdoor activities, traveling and dancing.In 1995 they were sealed in the LDS temple and spent many days doing temple work fulfilling Marie’s passion of genealogy. The family history she left was her legacy and her Dutch heritage and traditions will always be treasured by her posterity. Marie was a talented homemaker. Being an associate at ZCMI gave her much satisfaction.She is survived by daughter Connie (Tuck) Nipko, 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, siblings Frank, Robert, Ernest, Siby, Connie, Hetty. Preceded in death by husband, infant son, infant daughter and infant grandson.Service Monday January 11, 2010, Jenkins-Soffe, 4760 S State, Murray. Viewing 11 to 11:45; service at Noon. Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery.