This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HELMS, DAVIS, MARLER, BOYER, BREWER, WISNIEWSKI, CHRISTIAN, WARD, DAVIS, DOUGLAS, FRANCIS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4071 Message Board Post: Nadine L. Marler of Irondale, Missouri was born December 28, 1931 in Sligo, Missouri, a daughter of the late Marley and Alma (Helms) Davis. She departed this life at the Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, Missouri on Friday, September 9, 2005 at the age of seventy-three years, eight months and twelve days. Nadine was united in marriage to James W. "Bill" Marler January 20, 1949 in Irondale, Missouri. They were blessed to have five daughters and four sons born to the union. Nadine was a long time member of the Nazarene Church of Irondale, Missouri. Nadine is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, Bill Marler of Irondale, Missouri; five daughters; Sandi Boyer and husband Bud of Irondale, Missouri, Karen Brewer and husband Charles of Farmington, Missouri, Diannia Wisniewski and husband Ed of Irondale, Missouri, Tammie Christian and husband Mark of Bismarck, Missouri and Laura Ward and husband Mike of Neck City, Missouri; three sons, Roger Marler and wife Gerry of Farmington, Missouri, Pete Marler of Irondale, Missouri and Jerry Marler and wife Kate of Bonne Terre, Missouri; two brothers, Wayne Davis and wife Faye of Phoenix, Arizona and Gerald Davis and wife Bonnie of Granite City, Illinois; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Janet Davis of Park Hills, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Hermie Douglas of Park Hills, Missouri and Everett Francis of Granite City, Illinois and by many other dear relatives and special friends. In addition to her parents, Nadine was also preceded in death by one son, Dennis Marler; one grandson, William Joseph Boyer; three sisters, Norma Lee Douglas, Jean Francis and Helen Bernice; and four brothers, Glenwood, Leonard, Frank and James Paul DAvis. Nadine had a great love for her family and always enjoyed visits from them and her many friends. When her children, grandchildren or great grandchildren would stop by, it would make her smile and warm her heart. She cherished each and every visit from them. Each of them held a very dear and special place in her heart. Nadine loved to cook big meals and watch everyone enjoy the fruits of her labor. The meals gave her the extra time to spend with her family and to watch each grow over time. Nadine enjoyed embroidering, word search books and shoppping. She loved to spend time working with baby chicks. Visitation was held Sunday, September 11, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Monday, September 12, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Irondale, Missouri. Funeral services were held Monday, September 12, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Irondale, Missouri with Rev. Ronnie Graham officiating. Musical selections played were "Home Free," "How Great Thou Art," and "One Day at a Time." Burial and final prayers were held Monday, September 12, 2005 at 2:15 p.m. at the Big River Cemetery, Irondale, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were: Roger Marler, Jr., DeWayne Hinkle, Jeff Boyer James Marler, Robert Christian and Archie Boyer. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, Irondale, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, September 17, 2005