Marion Lane Schoenleber

Marion Lane Schoenleber was born on March 23, 1927 and passed away on March 14, 2026.

Marion was born at Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco, California, the eldest daughter of James Lloyd McCormick and Loreece Lane McCormick. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary and Julie. She graduated from Grants Pass Hich School in 1944, at the height of World War II, earning scholastic honors. She was the last surviving member of her close-knit group of classmates, lovingly referred to as the "44 Girls." She so enjoyed their company and their lasting friendships, sharing many lunches, coffee dates, and get-togethers. 

On June 28, 1946, Marion Married William Edward Schoenleber Jr., her World War II hero and knight in shining armor. Bill served in the navy and in the Pacific Theater. They met as he disembarked from his warship at the Alameda Navy Base, and they quickly fell in love. Bill, born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, was a true southern gentleman. Their love shonw bright and strong through more than 60 years of marriage, and they were blessed with five wonderful children until his passing on October 29, 2007. 

A loving wife and mother, Marion always fund a way to give to others. While Bill was serving as an agent at the Spokane Indian Reservation from 1975 to 1990, Marion took it upon herself to provide homemaking and wellness classes to young Native American girls in the community. Her compassion and dedication earned her the lasting love and admiration of many young mothers whose lives were changed for the better by her sense of humanity. During their time on the Spokane Indian Reservation, Bill and Marion found their dream home- a small cabin in need of repair- on Loon Lake, Washington, along the shores of Sunset Bay. With the help of friends, they turned that small cabin into a true home. In this new community, Marion made many dear friends and remained deeply involved in caring for local families. 

Marion loved her books, cooking, and baking, but most of all, she cherished her large family. She will be remembered for her intelligence, infallible memory, with, and compassion. She was kind, loving, and enegaging, with a love that was immeasureable. Her friendships lasted a lifetime. She is survived by her sons, William Schoenleber III of Ashland, Oregon; James Schoenleber (Jeannene) of Mesquite, Nevada; Mark Schoenleber (Elizabeth) of Ashland, Oregon; and Suzi (Joe) Ginet of Williams, Oregon. Her daughter, Janet Mastin (Doug), preceded her in death. Marion is survived by multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Services will be held on April 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Hull & Hull Funeral Home in Grants Pass, Oregon. A graveside service will follow at Sparlin Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her loving and devoted husband. 

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