ORR, Marie

Marie Orr of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Tuesday afternoon, June 3, 2003 at the age of 81. She was a native Arizonan, who retired from teaching at Madison Rose Lane and Madison #1. In retirement, Marie enjoyed traveling, playing the organ, playing bridge, shooting pool and spending time with family and friends. Marie was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her two children, Claudia Nibbelin (Charles) of Parker, CO, and Bob Orr (Billie) of Flagstaff, AZ, and three grandchildren. Marie has two living sisters; Betty Confer of Tucson and Doris Huntington of Santa Rosa, CA. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Bill Orr, and her sister, Ruth Pacquin of Prescott, AZ. A memorial service will be held at 11AM, Friday, June 6, 2003, at Mercer Chapel in the Garden, 1541 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix. Donations may be made to the American Stroke Association or the American Diabetes Association. Published in The Arizona Republic on 6/5/2003.