Marian Mae Newcomer

Marian Mae Newcomer

Marian was born on May 30. 1929 in Rockford Illinois to Richard H and Mae A Johnson.  She was the oldest of seven children, three of whom were lost to childhood illnesses early in their lives.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Roger Newcomer; Brothers Richard, Dean, Arnold, and Keith; Sister Dawn; and son Peter Armato.  She is survived by her daughter Paula Armato; Brother Gary Johnson; Nieces Debbie Fritz and Donna Gronewald; Nephews Brian Johnson, Geoffrey Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Brad Johnson, Scott Johnson, and Chris Volkert.

Marian was a Member of the original VFW Junior Drum & Bugle Corps in Rockford Illinois.  She later served as the Musical arranger for the Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps.  She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, and worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Castlewood and South Metro Fire Districts in Colorado.  She enjoyed membership in the Denver Classics Chorale and the Littleton Paint Box Guild.

She became active with the Blue Knights of Colorado Drum and Bugle Corps when two of her nephews became members.  Alongside her husband, she served as uniform chairperson and administrative coordinator.  She was instrumental in helping to form and develop the culture that is the Blue Knights of today.  She was a leader, mentor, counselor and confidant known affectionately as “Aunt Marian” by hundreds of members of the Blue Knights over her years of dedication to the organization.

Marian died December 13, 2021 at the Julia Temple Healthcare Center in the loving arms of her devoted daughter Paula.  Marian was a person who spread good feelings wherever she went.  People just naturally gravitated to her warm smile and friendly demeanor.    She was an exceptional person who would light up a room as soon as she entered it.   She was the matriarch of her large extended family and she will be sorely missed.   

Services will be held and scheduled at a later date to be announced.

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