Marian Elizabeth Schwartz
Feb. 4, 1930 – May 4, 2020
Marian Schwartz, late of Cedarfield, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Richmond on May 4, 2020.
Marian was born in 1930 in Evansville, IN to Clay and Beatrice Harris. She attended Evansville College. In 1949, she married Bruce A. Schwartz, also of Evansville. They moved to Arlington, VA In 1961 where Marian later founded Specialized Patent Services, a patent services firm. In 2012 she moved to Cedarfield in Richmond but still spent most of her time at “Schwartzwald”, the house on Lake Gaston that she and Bruce had built. She boated and kayaked and also quilted and partied with the “Lake Ladies.” She also enjoyed and cherished her friends at Cedarfield.
She was predeceased by her husband Bruce; and her son, Michael E. Schwartz. She is survived by her daughters, Carol A Schwartz (James Mackay), and Susan Woolley (George); grandchildren, Megan Collins (Christopher), Heather Olson (Eric), and Andrew Mackay (Brittany). Also surviving Marian are her extra special great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Claire Collins, and Charlie and Lydia Olson. She also leaves Max her dog.
Because of the current health crisis, no ceremony will be held at this time; a memorial will be held in the future.
In place of flowers, the family would rather you remember Marian with a donation to FeedMore, Richmond, VA should you desire.
I am so heartbroken to learn of Marian’s passing and my prayers are with all of her dear family and friends. I worked in the art room at Cedarfield and Marian and I became fast friends. I always enjoyed our talks, and her hugs and care when my father passed away last year meant the world to me. She always felt like family to me, I loved her dearly, but then how could anyone not love her. She radiated joy with her smile and her infectious laugh!!! I loved her passion for creativity and to encourage others to try their hand at something new. She seemed eternally youthful and I often told her I needed to know her secret because she never looked anywhere close to her age, nor did she ever let age it slow her down; we should all be so lucky. I can’t believe I won’t hear her laughter again. May God’s loving presence surround all of you with comfort and may the joy she brought all of you fill your hearts with memories to sustain you. – Terry Chancellor
I was so shocked to read of your passing. It will not be the same at Cedarfield without your presence, laughter and your kindness when I needed a tool from your awesome tool chest. The display of your devotion to Max was commendable—we, Waysan and I will miss him being around. Farewell and prayers to your family.
Carol and Susan, my sister Susie and I were sad to see your mother’s obituary in today’s Richmond Times-Dispatch. We know you are experiencing such pain on this Mother’s Day. Our Mother passed 20 years ago and we still miss her so much. We will make a donation to Feed More in her honor. Praying for you and your families.💟💟💟
(Carol, it’s been almost 10 years since we saw each other right before the 40th reunion. Now it’s time for the 50th! Maybe we can visit again.)
Carol, Jim and Andy,
I know this note is so very far overdue.
I know how much the times with Carol’s mom were enjoyed at the lake.
Thanks are always remembered for all Carol and Jim did for Jon when he was at Mason.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
CIndy Vaughn (Jon Haynie’s Mom)
Carol and Susan,
I was so sad to see my good friend’s name, Marian Harris Schwartz, in the University of Evansville Bulletin’s obituaries and that she had passed away last May (2020). I had talked to her about a month before. She had said she had been in the hospital but would not elaborate.
Marian and I met in kindergarten 85 years ago. We walked to school together through high school. We also belonged to the same little neighborhood church. After high school we went to Evansville College. During Marian’s first year in college she met Bruce and the rest is history. They married that summer.
After a few years we were all going different directions for many years. In 1966, Marian and Bruce invited us and our children to vist them in DC. Marian gave us a fabulous tour. After that, I don’t think we saw each other for many, many years.
Around 2000 we managed to meet at Tyson’s Corner for lunch. Soon after Marian and I went to an Elderhostel at Hilton Head and in 2010 we decided to celebrate our 80th birthdays with a trip to Spain. My son and his family live in the DC area so I was going fairly often. (My husband had died in the 90’s.) For about five more years Marian and I were meeting for lunch and then she moved to Richmond. She really liked it there and was in a lot of activities.
I’m so sorry this is so late, but my sincerest sympathy to Carol and Susan for the lose and to the rest of the family and the darling Max.
Fondest regards,
Carol McCane Hunt
155 Tecumseh Lane
Copley, Ohio 44321