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Memorial Service
1409 West 9800 South (Shields Road) in South Jordan, UtahFriday Jul 19, 2024 10:00 AM
Marilyn Larkin Leckie (73) passed away on July 7, 2024. Marilyn was born April 6, 1951, in Brigham City, Utah. Her parents were Thomas and Barbara Larkin.
Marilyn grew up with her seven siblings on a dairy farm in Snowville, Utah. She attended a two-room school where her mother was her kindergarten teacher. She attended seminary for 4 years and graduated from seminary and Bear River High School in 1969. She received an associate degree from Dixie College (now Utah Tech University) in 1972. She then enrolled in Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. It was here at BYU in the fall of 1972 that she met Victor Joe Leckie and the possibility of forever dreams became a reality when the two married in the Logan Temple on April 20, 1973. Settling in Provo while Joe continued his education, Marilyn supported Joe through undergraduate school and then law school.
The couple welcomed their first two children (Joseph and Jennifer) during the time they were in Provo, Utah going to school. After Joe completed law school in 1978, they moved to Billings, Montana for work. While living there they welcomed four additional children to their family (Maria, Anna, Michael, and Mesha).
The Leckie family spent 23 good years in Billings, Montana, and then moved to Meridian, Idaho. In January of 2022, Joe and Marilyn accepted a call to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Australia Sydney Mission. Marilyn served in the Sidney Temple and supported the mission home office staff.
Marilyn loved serving her family by supporting them in their school and sports activities. Later after the children were grown, she was always there to help them when they moved even if it was clear across the country. As her children married and had children, she always made time to support her grandchildren and create fun memories with them. Marilyn has written two books dedicated to her grandchildren.
Marilyn was dedicated to Jesus Christ her entire life and tried to live a life patterned after the Savior’s life. He was her Savior, her Redeemer, and she loved Him. As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marilyn always actively served wherever she was needed. She magnified these opportunities and loved serving and ministering in whatever capacity she was assigned. While serving in Primary, she was affectionately called Sister “Lucky”.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 51 years. Her children Joseph Thomas (Emily), Jennifer Leckie (Sheridan), Maria Draper (Kevin), Anna Robinson (Jared), Michael William (Holly), and Mesha Hudson; seventeen grandchildren; and 6 siblings. She is preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Thomas and her parents Thomas and Barbara Larkin.
Her funeral service will be held on July 19, 2024, at 10:00 am. These services will occur at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located at 1409 West 9800 South (Shields Road) in South Jordan, Utah. Internment in the Larkin Cemetery will occur later that afternoon.
Those wishing to view the COMPLETED service via Zoom can click "Watch Service" or follow the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/bfz7i4udYlyLAAN1eBkJaOBBAxUVcGRE-vFzktsoRkcTJ6HWs5_LXMlvFB3jBESs.r65nb_mWN7hQ4ZT7?startTime=1721403141000
Guestbook/Condolences
You are truly a angel Aunt Marilyn!! Enjoy your reunion in heaven with Grandpa, Grandma, and Darrell. May you dance upon the heaven in that embrace. Much love goes to Uncle Joe and children. You where and still are a beautiful spirit!!
Marilyn and Jo were our friends in the Australia Sydney Mission - we loved them. We served together, explored together, laughed and wept together. Marilyn spread joy and faith wherever she went. She was an asset in the mission and was loved. Marilyn was strong, independent and fun to be with. She is missed but we are grateful for her testimony and we add ours to hers. She was a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ.
Bye, my dear Sister
"Death is nothing else but going home to God, the land of love will be unbroken for all eternity."
_____ Mother Teresa
My sister was a beautiful soul and will forever remain present in everyone's hearts. Her loving kindness will be hard to forget.
Our hearts goes out to you as you process such a difficult time.
Our most sincere condolences. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue & Rob Loudenbeck
Having lost my wife of 63 years about 3 years ago I know how difficult it is. I extend my sympathy to Joe and the family Ken Peterson
All our love till we see you again beautiful Marilyn and what a blessing. It was to know you. Love and prayers to Joe who we love and your entire family. I’m so sorry that we will miss this memorial. We still live in Idaho and we’re in Utah the week before for a nieces wedding so we won’t make it.
I appreciate having you as one of my good cousins. My father and mother were Coe Robbins and Bessie Larkin. As a step brother to uncle Thomas, Coe was raised on a larger farm in Snowville, Utah. Later in life he moved to Cache Valley, Utah and married Bessie Noble and settled down to farm. I am his oldest son. I send my deepest condolences to your husband and family at this time. Your life was well spent and your good posterity validated your good service to Heavenly Father. Know you will be missed. Your loving friend and cousin.
Clair Larkin
We experienced the joy of serving with Marilyn and Joe during their mission in Australia. They were rock stars and loved and lifted all they served. Marilyn contributed in so many ways on their mission- temple ordinance worker, temple grounds crew volunteer, senior missionary coordinator and personal welcome team with Joe and woman of all trades for the Sydney Mission. She and Joe left a big hole in many hearts when they were whisked back home. We send our condolences and love to Joe and the whole family. They are an amazing couple who always give their all.
Sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing. We never got to meet, but heard much about the wonderful legacy of the Leckie's in Australia. We were the missionaries that moved into your flat, after you came home. Many prayers for your family.
Elder Doug and Sister Minette Handy
Love you Aunt Marilyn, love you Uncle Joe, love you my cousins! May you have every comfort from earth & Heaven until you meet together again🌹
Dear Joe and family,
Thank you for sharing Marilyn's funeral service with us. I was so inspired and comforted by all of the remarks, especially those of you, Joe. I am glad to be part of your extended family. I have always loved your entire family, and especially Bill and Freda. They were like a second set of parents to me. You and your family were an inspiration to me, and I hope that my simple prayers can add a measure of solace to your grief at losing your wonderful companion.