Marianne was born November 19, 1929 in Pasadena, Calif. to Kenneth and Annabelle Wearin. She spent most of her growing up years in Mariposa, Calif. where she was active in sports and school activities. She once performed the part in a school play singing the song "Over the Rainbow" made famous by Judy Garland. At the end of WWII, she met her husband (to be) Aubrey "Jack" Churchman at the Mariposa County fairgrounds following his separation from the military. After a two-year engagement, they eloped to Las Vegas, Nevada where they tied the knot.

Jack became employed in aerospace that took them on a journey over much of the nation. During these travels, she was employed in the profession of food management. This involved working at three different convalescent centers ranging from Florida to the state of Washington. Her humanitarian ventures did not stop there however. For 16 years, she volunteered her services to the Recreation and Parks Department for the City of Lompoc. She was offered a paid position at one point but refused the offer preferring to act independently. This was because of the freedom it provided her while maintaining the many trees and landscaped areas at River Park. This all occurred during her 35 years in Lompoc.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years and immediate family of four children;Gary Churchman (wife Debbie) of Hollister, Calif., Ron Churchman (Cathy) of Castaic, Calif., Randal Churchman (Jo Ann) of Lompoc, and Sandra Peterson (late husband John) of Lompoc. Marianne was born at the center position of 11 brothers and sisters. Surviving are Barbara Doran of Florence, Oregon, Norman Wearin of Mariposa, Calif., Kenneth Wearin, Jr. of Calif., Earl Wearin of Calif., and Jo Ann Wearin of Volcano, Calif. She was preceded in death by Kendal Wearin, Rose Chapman, Grace Shimer, and Richard Wearin and William Wearin.

Marianne had always been a "King Pin" in the family and respected by each and everyone. She always seemed to have an uncanny way of knowing which direction to take when the family was faced with choices. Her children came first no matter what and she let that be known! She also was extremely proud of her seven grandchildren.

Marianne will be missed by everyone, not only those listed here, but by the many friends she made over her life time. She made the promise that someday, by the Grace of God, we will all gather for a family reunion. This meeting, she said, will result in a wonderful and a forever-new way of life.

Visitation hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 17th at the chapel of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.