Marian J Irwin

Marian J. Irwin, 79 of Sun City Center, FL and formerly of Sandusky, OH passed away September 19, 2018. She passed in hospice and family care at Elizabeth Scott Community in Toledo, OH. She was born in Lima, OH and graduated from Ada High School in 1956. Marian was a talented home maker for her husband, Jack E. Irwin and her two surviving sons Michael James Irwin, Scott E. Irwin, and daughter in law (Jane E. Roman). Marian was married to Jack for 53 years prior to his death in 2011. Marian was the silent strength that created the foundation of the Irwin family. She was an avid sailor and first mate on a number of sailing boats that traveled all of the Great Lakes and Inter Costal waterways. She enjoyed the arts and was an established piano and organ performer. Marian was preceded in death by brother, Robert Stair, sister Verne Stair, and survivor sister Elizabeth Banks. Marian “Gramcracker” was the proud grandmother of Michael, William and Thomas Irwin. Family and Friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, September 25th 5:00 to 6:00pm for welcome and short service starting at 6:00pm at the Walker Funeral home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) Donations can be made to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa Florida 33612.