Marian Gibson Gulardo

June 19, 1932 - May 5, 2018

Marian Slininger Gibson Gulardo Jefferson, Iowa Date of Death: May 5, 2018 Funeral Services for Marian Slininger Gibson Gulardo, 85, of Jefferson, will be 10:30 am Thursday, May 10, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Friends may call after 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Interment will be at Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Iowa. Marian Slininger Gibson Gulardo peacefully passed away May 5, 2018 with her husband, Bob, and daughter, Diane, by her side. Marian was born June 19, 1932 to Clyde L. and Wilma Winey Slininger in Carroll, Iowa. Marian and her sister, Kay, were raised and lived above Slininger Funeral Home. Marian considered it a wonderful, although unique place to grow up. During her high school years, Marian, many times, helped her father when needed. Marian graduated from Jefferson High School in 1950 then attended University of Colorado in Boulder. There she met and fell in love with her first husband, Theodore (Ted). Marian and Ted married June 20, 1953 at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Marian and Ted lived in California while Ted completed his art degree. During this time they met and became good friends with Robert (Bob) and Beverly Gulardo. Upon returning to Jefferson, Marian and Ted decided this is where they wanted to make a home. Ted returned to school for a short time, completing his degree in mortuary science. Marian and Ted lived and worked in Jefferson all their lives, adopting Bruce in 1961 and Diane in 1963. Marian was not only a busy mother but was also very active in the community. She was a member of P.E.O. for over 60 years, a past president of Beta Tau Delta, past president of the Jefferson Women’s Club, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 76 years where she served on many committees and chaired the church’s 100th anniversary committee. She served on the board of the Presbyterian Home in Ackley for many years. She was also a member of several bridge groups, music club, Friday Study Club, and a 4-H leader. Marian and Ted co-owned Slininger Funeral Home from 1973 – 1985. Upon retirement they enjoyed wintering at Carriage Manor in Mesa, Arizona. Ted passed away September 6, 2002. Through the years, Ted and Marian, and Bob and Beverly remained good friends. Marian and Bob Gulardo were united in marriage October 11, 2003 at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Bob and Marian enjoyed many fun times and adventures together, especially traveling and visiting friends. They enjoyed visiting their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Bob and Marian enjoyed getting out of the cold, spending their winters at Carriage Manor in Mesa, Arizona. For many years, Marian served as the Bible Study Coordinator, a job she greatly enjoyed. During this time they made many friends from all over the United States and Canada. Marian is survived by her husband, Bob, of Jefferson; daughter, Diane Gibson of Jefferson; son, Bruce Gibson of Arizona; stepson, Steve (Gay) Gulardo of Missouri; and sister, Kay Finneseth, of Jefferson. Marian is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Marian was preceded in death by her first husband, Ted; her parents, Clyde and Wilma Slininger; and other extended family members. Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson, Greene County Medical Center Foundation, or Broadway Chapel, Carriage Manor, Mesa, Arizona. Online condolences may be left at www.sliningerschroeder.com. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home 515-386-2171