Marilyn Casey

Marilyn Casey, 60, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at The Lodge in Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. Casey had lived in Colorado Springs for the past four years. Marilyn was born in Glendale, Calif., December 9, 1952, to Phillip and Marie Mazzeo. She graduated from Burbank High School in 1971. Marilyn moved to Durango in 1976. She married Randy Casey in 1980; the marriage later ended in divorce. They had one daughter, Amber. Her family said, “She was a worker.” She worked at Lori’s Family Dining for 21 years, and at Miller Middle School and Riverview as the kitchen manager for many years. Marilyn also worked at Farquahrt’s at Purgatory for lengthy period of time. She lived to work. Mrs. Casey loved her grandbabies, her house, her friends, and her life companion and best friend, Darrel Bahr. She was a very positive person who loved “Rock and Roll” and having fun with her friends. There are lots of memories of Lake Powell, camping, trips to Mexico, dancing, and enjoying people. She is survived by her daughter, Amber Casey of Durango, her life companion, Darrel Bahr of Durango, her brother, Phillip Mazzeo of Burbank, Calif., and grandchildren Samantha, Shawn, Shabrie, and AnnaMae. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at Hood Mortuary Chapel. Cremation will occur at The Springs Funeral Home in Colorado Springs.