Marilyn Hartley, 78, died in Lake Havasu City, AZ on Thursday, December 16, 2010, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on November 10, 1932, in Wenatchee, WA. Marilyn married Charles R. "Bob" Hartley, also of Wenatchee, on August 16, 1952. They lived in Palmdale, CA and Pahrump, NV. Bob preceded her in death in 1999. Marilyn worked in Radiology until retiring in 1995. She also owned and taught ballet at the Lancaster School of Performing Arts. She will be especially remembered for her care and love for her family and friends. Marilyn gave of her time and energy for many social, religious and political organizations. She lived believing she could make a difference in people's lives and died knowing that she had succeeded in doing exactly that.

Survivors include her daughters, Susan (Tom) Thompson of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Sharon (Jim) Wassell of Memphis, TN; and son, James Hartley of Pahrump, NV. Marilyn also leaves five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wenatchee at a later date, where Marilyn's ashes will join Bob's in the Rose Garden. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lakehavasumortuary.com. Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory.