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Marci Gilchrist
MARCI SUE GILCHRIST
7/3/1954 - 5/21/2016
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Marci Gilchrist, a native of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully in Ann Arbor, Mich., surrounded by her
family following a courageous battle with lung cancer.
A loving wife, mother, daughter and sibling, Marci was a true blessing to all those she encountered.
A former teacher, she spent her life devoted to others. In 1977, she married Brian Gilchrist, and the union of 39 years would produce two sons, Thomas and Patrick.
Marci "retired" from teaching in 1988 to raise her children, and promptly became more busy shuttling kids between hockey practices, music lessons and youth group activities. She took up leadership positions in whatever she was a part of, organizing book fairs, running the neighborhood association, helping out the hockey team, and working with the youth group. For many around her, Marci was the go-to person because of her heart, her organization and her intelligence.
Marci had a beautiful voice and sang soprano in the First United Methodist Church-Ann Arbor Chancel Choir. She also could be found in such Gilbert and Sullivan productions as "The Mikado" and "The Gondoliers." An avid Chancel Bells ringer, Marci shared her musical talents to bring joy to others. Last year, Marci enjoyed the adventure of a lifetime: rafting down the Colorado River with her husband and brother- and sister-in-law, Dave and Mary Gilchrist of Solon, Iowa.
Marci's legacy of love and humanity is preserved by her husband; her two children; her daughter-in-law,
Diana; her mother, Betty Duff of Cedar Rapids; her
extended family and countless friends.
Marci was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob and Jeff Duff; her sister, Debbie; and her father, Robert.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor on Thursday, June 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will be Thursday, May 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Muehlig Funeral Chapel in Ann
Arbor.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Marci's love for music and education to Detroit Youth Volume, which teaches Suzuki violin to Detroit children free of charge. www.detroityouthvolume.org/donate
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