On Saturday, July 9, 2011 at age 84, Jean Marion Cruikshank Marin was led by grace to her heavenly home. She was predeceased by the love of her life and husband, Otto R. Marin. She is survived by her daughters, Judith L. Kilgore (Kevin) and Janislee Marin (Robin Marks), eight grandchildren and various nieces and nephews. She will be very much missed by her friends.Jean was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 18, 1926. She resided there until 1953, when she moved to California and met her soul mate, Otto Marin. The couple was married September 25, 1954.Jean and Otto lived in Orange, California from 1954 until 1986 when they moved to Clovis, California. They came to Utah in 2005. Jean was a resident of Sandy, Utah at the time of her death.Jean loved the Lord and going to Bible studies. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church, most recently attending the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sandy, Utah. She was active in many church organizations throughout her life and frequently volunteered for community organizations. She loved music and often used for beautiful singing voice to glorify her Lord. A memorial service will be held July 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 8575 South 700 East, Sandy, Utah. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association.