Marianne Webb

Marianne Webb was born November 26, 1924 in Wuppertal Elberfeld, Germany and passed Thursday, July 27 2023 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Joseph and Marianne Kolbeck, and the oldest of four children; her siblings were Joseph, Adolph and Anton. She was raised during World War II.  It was a very difficult time for her and her family.

Marianne was working in a US military PX when she met her eventual husband William (Bill) Webb.  Bill was a Sergeant in the US Air Force and ventured to the PX many times to see her and ask her out.  Despite language and cultural barriers she eventually decided to try a date with him.  They fell in love and married in 1944.

When Bill’s German tour ended, they traveled to the United States by boat.  It was a long trip with very rough seas and they both experienced sea sickness.  She gave him her ration of medicine and he was forever grateful for her sacrifice.

After returning to the states they moved to Gunnison, CO where Bill attended Western State College.  Their first child, William Webb Jr, was born there.  After graduation Bill secured a teaching position in the Salida schools and they moved over the hill in 1955.  Their  second son Robert was born a few years later.

Marianne lived a full and happy life in Salida.  She was a member of Church of the Ascension Episcopal Church. She was involved with Fibark when it first started, hosting boaters from Germany and volunteering as a slalom gate judge.  She enjoyed sewing and made many clothes for herself and some for Bill and her kids.  She enjoyed hiking, picnics, and skiing.  She worked at the Spa and then the Country Bounty Restaurant for many years as a waitress, and later in the gift shop.  She also volunteered at the Senior Center.  After Bill retired, they enjoyed traveling and made many trips to the east coast.  Her favorite places outside Salida were Nashville, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri where she enjoyed seeing country music shows.

It was a very tough and sad time for her when Bill fell ill in 2004 and passed in 2005. Since then she lived alone with the support of family.  She is survived by her sons Bill of Pinedale, Wyoming and Rob (Jamie) of Nathrop, CO; granddaughters Stephanie of Wheat Ridge, CO and Cassie (Phil) of Gillette, WY; grandson Christopher of Arvada, CO; and niece Regina Kolbeck of Aurora, CO.

There will be a viewing at 10:00 am Friday August 18, 2023 at Church of the Ascension in Salida, CO, and her funeral will be at 2:00 pm with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at lewisandglenn.com. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home

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