Memories of Anne Marden weave in and out of thhe memories of my lifetime. My first memory of Mrs. Marden was as the calm hostess presiding over a chaotic 8th (?) birthday costume party for Doro and Jennie at the Barker Road house. Over the years our lives crossed in Hong Kong and Washington and Switzerland. She was always welcoming and gracious and an engaged and curious listener. I have fond memories of visits to Shek-O and failed efforts to teach me to water ski! And a visit to us in Washington D.C. where all four younger Mardens came down with measles! John and Anne went on to their convention in Dallas leaving the children with us in Washington! In more recent years I have very much enjoyed exchanging news with her each Christmas, particularly her updates about her far-flung multi-generational family - she was so proud of all of you! Until I read her obituary, I had not fully realized all the organizations and charities to which she had contributed. She was a great lady who lived a rich and full life! with best wishes and happy memories from the entire Aylward family.
Anne
Memories of Anne Marden weave in and out of thhe memories of my lifetime. My first memory of Mrs. Marden was as the calm hostess presiding over a chaotic 8th (?) birthday costume party for Doro and Jennie at the Barker Road house. Over the years our lives crossed in Hong Kong and Washington and Switzerland. She was always welcoming and gracious and an engaged and curious listener. I have fond memories of visits to Shek-O and failed efforts to teach me to water ski! And a visit to us in Washington D.C. where all four younger Mardens came down with measles! John and Anne went on to their convention in Dallas leaving the children with us in Washington! In more recent years I have very much enjoyed exchanging news with her each Christmas, particularly her updates about her far-flung multi-generational family - she was so proud of all of you! Until I read her obituary, I had not fully realized all the organizations and charities to which she had contributed. She was a great lady who lived a rich and full life! with best wishes and happy memories from the entire Aylward family.
Anne
