Obituary: Marilyn Solomon Gottlieb
Marilyn Solomon Gottlieb (Solomon) was born on May 8, 1930, in Atlanta, Ga., and she passed away in Denver, Colo., on Jan. 21, 2024.
Marilyn Solomon Gottlieb (Solomon) was born on May 8, 1930, in Atlanta, Ga., and she passed away in Denver, Colo., on Jan. 21, 2024. She graduated from Girls High of Atlanta in 1948 and was married to her sweetheart, Paul Gottlieb, the same year. In the last couple of years, she moved from her home state of Georgia, where she lived her entire life in Atlanta and Dalton, to Colorado to be close to family and make new friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, Bessie and Julius Solomon, her husband, Paul Gottlieb, her two daughters, Ellen Cotterill and Alexis Harris, and her great-grandson, Ira Gene Beck, as well as her sister, Lillian Solomon Taylor, her brother, Gerald Solomon, and her twin brother, Stanley Solomon.
She worked for several decades at Rollins Inc. She volunteered for years at local libraries and was given a special award for her service. She also become a bowling champion, volunteered with the Jewish War Veterans, gardened, and participated in multiple book clubs.
Marilyn loved books, dogs, and broccoli. Most of all she loved people. She radiated love and acceptance, and those who were blessed to have known her loved her in return. She was a friend to all, young and old, near, and far. Her contagious smile brightened every room she entered and left all feeling welcome in her presence. Her family and friends have been blessed to have known her and will miss her greatly.
She is survived by her daughter, Marlane (Steve) Beck, and grandchildren, Miriam (Chris) Buckley, Melody (Joe) Caulfield, Scott (Rachele) Beck, Natalie (Jon Travis) Beck, and Chris Harris, plus eight great-grandchildren and two very adorable great-great-granddaughters.
Graveside funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Crest Lawn Memorial Park, 2000 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kavod, 820 S. Monaco Pkwy, Suite #234, Denver, CO 80224, or Congregation Gesher L’Torah, 4320 Kimball Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
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