Marilyn Kislingbury

February 27, 1946 - April 24, 2018

Marilyn Kislingbury Boone, Iowa February 27, 1946 – April 24, 2018 Marilyn Kay (Nelson) Kislingbury was surrounded by family when she passed away on April 24, 2018 at the age of 72. Marilyn was born at Boone County Hospital on February 27, 1946 to Mary (Pauline) and Norman Nelson of rural Stratford, Iowa. She was a graduate of Iowa State University with a Masters in elementary education. She enjoyed having the opportunity to impact many lives over the course of her over 35 years of teaching in the Boone school district. Marilyn had a lifelong passion for animals and was a founding member of the Boone Area Humane Society where she served in various capacities until her death. She was also an avid gardener known for her beautiful flower gardens. Marilyn is survived by her 3 children: Linda (Joel) Tesdall of Boone, Brian Harris of Ames and Mary Harris of Nevada and 3 step-children: Mark (Jordane) Kislingbury of Houston TX, Kirk (Jana) Kislingbury of Bondurant, and Donna (Jimmy) Clyde of Saint Francisville LA, 23 grandchildren, and 2 sisters: Judy (Pete) Emanuel of Williamsburg VA and Kathy (Larry) Miller of Grant City MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband (Terry Kislingbury), brother (Edward Nelson) and grandson (Christian Nitch). The family will be available from 4-6PM on Saturday April 28 for visitation at the Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, 609 7th Street in Boone. A memorial service will be held on Sunday April 29 at Seven Oaks Recreation, 1086 222nd Drive in Boone, IA from 1-4PM. In lieu of gifts please consider honoring Marilyn by donating to the Boone Area Humane Society.