Marian Bottinelli

Marian Bottinelli

January 28, 1929 - April 19, 2019

Marian Joan Bottinelli was born January 28, 1929, in Denver, Colorado.   She and her husband, Dick, moved to Grand Junction in 1954 and raised their family here.

Marian was instrumental in developing the newborn hearing screening program at St. Mary’s Hospital in 1969.  She received the Service to Mankind Award from the Sertoma Club for her contributions to early diagnosis of hearing loss in infants.  While working part-time for Colorado Ski Country USA at Walker Field Airport for 18 years, she greeted many people with cheer as they were heading to their ski destination.  Marian loved to travel, attend plays and concerts, and spend time with her family and dear friends.  She was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, and friend; you always left Marian with a smile on your face.  Bella, her beloved golden retriever, and Marian had a special bond and spent a lot of time looking out for one another.

Marian is survived by her husband of 68 years, Dick;  sons David (Sheilah) Bottinelli of Grand Junction, Dan (Kathryn) Bottinelli of Arvada, CO, and Carolyn (Kit) Jackson of Telluride, CO; grandchildren, Chenoa Jenkel, Lucas Bottinelli, Kelsey Bottinelli, and Lisa Budge; great-grandchildren, Logan, Ethan, and Emma Bottinelli, and Calvin Jenkel.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Marian's life on Sunday, May 19th from 2-4 at HopeWest Pavillion, 3090 North 12th Street.

In liue of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Roice-Hurst Humane Society or HopeWest Hospice.  Her family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone at HopeWest Hospice for the truly compassionate care Marian received.