Sunday, May 4, 2014
Dearest Jim, Our hearts are breaking at the loss of your precious Marijo. She was a tremendous friend to our whole family. When we lived next door, Marijo treated our girls like her grandchildren. It never surprised us that when she was blessed with three lovely granddaughters, her skills as a loving and fun grandma were already at "expert" level. And what a friend she was. Marijo watched our daughters grow from diapers to independent women, cheering them on with every milestone. When she asked about how any of us were doing, she really wanted to know. Marijo Komp was a true Renaissance woman. A voracious reader, she was one of the smartest, most inquisitive people we ever met. She was also artistic and incredibly creative. She was a world traveler, a consummate cook, prolific gardener and life-long learner. All of these qualities exemplified Marijo's zest for life, wrapped up in a loving friend, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and spouse to you, dearest Jim. You showed all of us what it means to live out your wedding vows, "in sickness and in health." She will be greatly and sincerely missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. Marijo's pain is over. May she rest comfortably in the welcoming arms of her Heavenly Father. With love and prayers to you and your family ~
