My Auntie Marnie taught us about nature and birds and underwater creatures and pollution. She would take us on long walks with Tecate and even let us hold the leash when my parents weren't looking. She would stay in the pool with us long after everone had gone home. What I really liked about Auntie was that she always knew what made me happy. She was kind and always gave us big giant smiles. I am lucky to have had her love.
Brianna age 9
Marnie was the definition of fun. To our kids the fun began and ended with her. They loved her so much because she was the kind of Auntie who would dig in the dirt, do cannonballs into the pool, send bird feathers in their birthday cards, play with gooey and discusting things, let them touch things their parents wouldn't have allowed. She sent them fresh raw salmon overnight along with a picture of her catching it. Showed them the pictures she took of walrus heads, rattle snakes, and tarantulas. And everyone had there Alaska sweatshirts and Mexican T-shirts. Most of all they knew without hesitation that she loved them with all she had.
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