Marilee Horst

HORST, Marilee; 75, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2014. Born on July 22, 1938, in Long Beach, California. She was raised in Arroyo Grande and move to Santa Barbara in 1955. She started a longtime career with Bank of America which lasted until her retirement at the age of 62.

On October 4, 1955, she married Eldon Horst. They had 3 beautiful children; Sherry (Horst) Dudley, Tony Horst and Jill Horst. In addition to her loving husband, children and friends, she is also survived by her son-in-law, Kelly Dudley, daughter-in-law, Jamiee Hors and 4 grandchildren; Dana Dudley, Michael Dudley, Jordan Horst and Samuel Horst.

“Although your infectious smile and joyful laugh may be done and your hands we cannot touch, we will always have the sweet memories of the one we loved so much. You will live in our hearts forever.”

The family would like to extend gratitude to Dorota Lositzki and staff at Montecito Care and More for the wonderful care she received while living there. We will forever be grateful.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Santa Barbara or visiting Nurse and Hospice Care.

Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.