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Marjorie Lorraine (Silver) Riley

Posted 2021-04-11 by mhenderson
Published in Today's News Herald on Apr. 11, 2021 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Our beloved Mother, Marjorie Lorraine Riley, formerly Gustin, (née
Silver) born on February 3rd 1922 in Merrill, Wisconsin joined our
heavenly father on March 20th 2021 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona at 99
years old. Marjorie married Edward A. Gustin in 1945 and soon were
blessed with a large family of 6 children; 3 girls and 3 boys. She
lived in Merrill, Madison, Tomahawk, Wauwatosa, Oak Creek and
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In 1970, the family moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ. In 1990, she lost
Edward. Eventually she remarried, Tom Riley who had a large family
that she stayed close with. She loved living in Lake Havasu and was
committed to the betterment of the community. She was a very active
member at Our Lady of the Lake, Roman Catholic Parish and the London
Bridge Lions Club where she performed community service. She loved
travelling and saw Jerusalem, Rome, Switzerland, France and Germany.
She delighted in the role of wife and mother. She devoted her life to
her family and raising her children with patience, kindness, laughter
and love. The love she had for Edward, her children, family and
friends was boundless and apparent to all.

As a grandmother, she bonded with her grandkids, tirelessly playing
games, puzzles, crafts, and teaching them crochet and organ. Being a
devout Christian, she shared her faith openly and led by example. She
lived with integrity, trustworthiness, compassion, faith and carried
out good works that glorified God. By letting her light shine for God,
she led all of her children to Christ for their salvation.

She is preceded in death by her husband Edward Gustin, 2nd husband Tom
Riley, her Son Daniel Gustin, Father Samuel Silver, Mother Margaret
Mary Schaad. She is survived by her children; David and Michelle
Gustin, Marnie and Mitch Robinson, Shirley and John Holt, Rose Fadrow
and Bill Gustin. Grandkids; Dean Gustin, Derek Lother, Charity Holt,
Landon Holt, Apryl Cutler, Sean Gustin, Crystal Rabine, Shannon
Gustin, Ryan Fadrow and Theo Fadrow. 11 Great Grandkids, 2 Great-Great
Grandkids and The Riley Family.





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