Marian Ruth Todd

Marian Ruth Todd Dec. 28, 1927 – May 22, 2022 The passing of my Mom weighs on my heart and that needs to be attended. A mixture of sadness that she’s gone yet glad her struggles have now ended. The consistency of her love for me was a lifelong anchor wherever I landed on the map. For those still here in the circle of my life, I will be relying on you to fill that gap. When parents pass, it falls to us, the next generation, to shape the world for those who follow. Can we refuse to accept this mantel of responsibility? No. I will miss her dry wit and sense of humor. And remember her stoic response when, as a kid, she busted me sneaking in at some ungodly hour. My last Mother’s Day card to her read: If being a Mom was easy … Dads would do it! Forever thankful to my Mom who rose to meet all of life’s challenges with nary a complaint. Love, Gary