Marsha Kay Henry, 70, of W. Shore Dr, Bremen, Indiana, passed away at her residence at 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2013.
Born in Plymouth, Indiana on December 21, 1942, Marsha was the daughter of Hillard and Claudine (Booker) Bottorff.
She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1961.
On April 5, 1964, in Plymouth, Marsha married David Henry.
Marsha worked as a bookkeeper for Truman Motors and in the warehouse for Homestead in LaPaz, from which she retired from.
She was an avid Notre Dame Sports fan and a NASCAR fan, favoring Tony Stewart. She loved listening to Billy Ray Cyrus, a keen collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia and an excellent cook.
Marsha is survived by her husband, David and their two children; Tari (Marlin) Reed and Erik (Shonda) Henry, both of Plymouth; sister, Brenda (Rex) Senff of Plymouth, and three brothers; Larry (Deb) Bottorff of Fort Wayne, Bruce (Janice) Bottorff of Plymouth and Bill (Candy) Bottorff of Plymouth; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kent Bottorff.
Friends may visit with the family from 11a.m. – 1 p.m. on Friday, January 11th at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Internment will be in New Oakhill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana 922 E. Colfax Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617
Susie Reinholt says
David and Family,
So sorry to hear of Marsha\’s passing. Thinking of Marsha brings back warm memories of our high school days and of friendships. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.
Susie Cole Reinholt, PHS Class of 1961
Janet Smith says
Dear Dave & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Marsha. We were very good friends and Camp Fire days were special.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am visiting my daughter in AZ and will not be able to attend the service.
The class of 1961 holds lots of good memories of Marsha.
Janet
Marsha Warren Botset says
Dear David and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Marsha. We were in school together and I remember her well. This is not an easy time, but know that people are praying for you and hoping for peace and comfort.
KAREN YENNA says
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , MARSHA WILL BE DEARLY MISS . ARE CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY
KAREN YENNA says
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , MARSHA WILL BE DEARLY MISS . ARE CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY
Becki Hampton Felten says
David,
My sympathis to you and your family. Although I was a year behind, I remember Marsha from high school and her smile. May God be a source of strenght for all of you.
Becki (Hampton) Felten, Plymouth High School, 1962
Bonnie Beals Essex says
Dear David and family,
I was very saddened to learn of Marsha\’s passing and am sorry I did not know she was ill. I have very fond memories of both of you during our high school days…….I think we had the best PHS class ever! I regret I cannot be there for the funeral, but please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Your classmate and friend,
Bonnie Beals Essex
Judy Gaines says
Dear Family I am very sad to hear of Marsha\’s passing. I will always remember her with a smile taking charge of our family reunion. From bingo calling to auctioneer she was the best . My thoughts and prayers will be with you all tomorrow. Love Judy
Anonymous says
Sandra Vanes says
We were very sorry to hear of Marsha\’s passing. We always enjoyed spending time with her at the Family Reunions she ran for so many years, and appriciate all Her and Dave did during the time they ran them. Reunions will not be the same. She was a special cousin to us. Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Sandra (Bottorff) Vanes and Son.
Doug & Connie Shipley says
Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bear.
Still may you find some comfort in the thought that others care.
You have our deepest condolences.
Doug & Connie (Rensberger) Shipley
Bruce & Janis Bottorff says
As your brother & sister in law there is so many things we will miss. Our family gathering at Thanksgiving and the Bottorff reunions that Marsha took charge of for so many years until here health started to fail her. We will miss seeing you and Dave at Ponderosa on Wednesdays. RIP Marsha
Thoughts and prayers to David & family
Susie Reinholt says
David and Family,
So sorry to hear of Marsha\’s passing. Thinking of Marsha brings back warm memories of our high school days and of friendships. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.
Susie Cole Reinholt, PHS Class of 1961
Janet Smith says
Dear Dave & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Marsha. We were very good friends and Camp Fire days were special.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am visiting my daughter in AZ and will not be able to attend the service.
The class of 1961 holds lots of good memories of Marsha.
Janet
Marsha Warren Botset says
Dear David and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Marsha. We were in school together and I remember her well. This is not an easy time, but know that people are praying for you and hoping for peace and comfort.
KAREN YENNA says
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , MARSHA WILL BE DEARLY MISS . ARE CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY
KAREN YENNA says
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , MARSHA WILL BE DEARLY MISS . ARE CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY
Becki Hampton Felten says
David,
My sympathis to you and your family. Although I was a year behind, I remember Marsha from high school and her smile. May God be a source of strenght for all of you.
Becki (Hampton) Felten, Plymouth High School, 1962
Bonnie Beals Essex says
Dear David and family,
I was very saddened to learn of Marsha\’s passing and am sorry I did not know she was ill. I have very fond memories of both of you during our high school days…….I think we had the best PHS class ever! I regret I cannot be there for the funeral, but please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Your classmate and friend,
Bonnie Beals Essex
Judy Gaines says
Dear Family I am very sad to hear of Marsha\’s passing. I will always remember her with a smile taking charge of our family reunion. From bingo calling to auctioneer she was the best . My thoughts and prayers will be with you all tomorrow. Love Judy
Anonymous says
Sandra Vanes says
We were very sorry to hear of Marsha\’s passing. We always enjoyed spending time with her at the Family Reunions she ran for so many years, and appriciate all Her and Dave did during the time they ran them. Reunions will not be the same. She was a special cousin to us. Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Sandra (Bottorff) Vanes and Son.
Doug & Connie Shipley says
Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bear.
Still may you find some comfort in the thought that others care.
You have our deepest condolences.
Doug & Connie (Rensberger) Shipley
Bruce & Janis Bottorff says
As your brother & sister in law there is so many things we will miss. Our family gathering at Thanksgiving and the Bottorff reunions that Marsha took charge of for so many years until here health started to fail her. We will miss seeing you and Dave at Ponderosa on Wednesdays. RIP Marsha
Thoughts and prayers to David & family