Marilyn Travis

Marilyn Steffen Travis 1936 - 2023 "Together Again" Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Marilyn Steffen Travis, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her son's home in Perry, Utah. She was born on November 1, 1936 in Brigham City, Utah, a daughter of Arthur and Juanita Iverson Steffen. Marilyn graduated from Box Elder High School in 1955. She received a musical scholarship to Utah State University, where she attended and received her Associate Degree in Music. Marilyn married Donald Wendel in the Logan Temple they were married for 15 years and had two children after which they were divorced. Marilyn married Bob Henry Travis on June 30, 1978 in Brigham City, Utah. He preceded her in death on February 16, 2011. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Brigham City Temple. Marilyn was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she was the Music Director for the Brigham City 15th Ward for over 40 years. She had worked at First Security Bank and then worked for Brigham City Corporation for 36 years and retired from the position of Treasurer. Marilyn loved music, keeping a beautiful yard with flowers and trees, and shopping at Nordstrom's. Most of all she loved being with her children, grandchildren and extended family. Marilyn was a positive influence to her sisters and their families. She is survived by her two children, Jeff Wendel of Perry; Stephanie Smith of Heber City; six grandchildren and one sister, Becky Steffen Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Geraldine Hawkes and LeAnna Evans. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 15th Ward, 203 N. 200 W. Viewings will be held on Friday, Feb. 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 E 200 S., Brigham City, and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to www.gfc-utah.com. Click this link to view additional details about Marilyn's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/marilyn-travis