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Obituary for Marlink


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday February 16, 1999

Richard F. (Dick) Marlink, 73, formerly of Albuquerque, died January 31, 1999 in Denver, CO with his loving family around him. He is survived by his wife of 48 1/2 years, Enid; a mother-in-law, Helen Erickson; a son, Richard (Ric) and wife, Kim Swann and grandsons, Nathan and Bryan of Boston; two daughters, Susan Lucero and grandchildren, David and Kristin of Albuquerque, and Jennifer Plunkett and husband, Ed and granddaughters, Megan and Caitlin of Denver; a sister, Winifred Shedd and husband, Jack; a nephew, Mike Storeim; and a niece, Cris Edel and their families; a half-brother, Richard and wife, Crissie; along with many other wonderful relatives and dear friends. Dick graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Political Science and served in the US Navy during WWII. He joined the Equitable Life Assurance Society in 1949 and was the Agency Manager in Wyoming, South Texas, New Mexico, North Dakota and Colorado. He was a member of the General Agents and Managers Assoc., the National Assoc. of Life Underwriters and the American College of Life Underwriters and Chartered Financial Consultants, the United Way, the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, the Colorado University Flatirons Club, the Colorado University Director's Club, the US Tennis Assoc., and was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. He was a man famous for his sense of humor, his concern for others and his love for the outdoors. Dick was truly loved and admired by his family and his many friends and colleagues. Memorial gifts may be made in Dick's name to the American Cancer Society, 5810 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or the Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund, c/o University of Colorado, Campus Box 369, Boulder, CO 80309 or to a charity of your choice. Private interment arrangements are by Fairmount Mortuary, 430 S. Quebec, Denver, CO 80231.


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