Marie Eleanor (Ellie) Zeman

Marie died peacefully at the age of 87 with her family at her side on February 1″. She was born in Starkville, Colorado on January 29, 1938 to the late Lauro & Juanita Baca. She is survived by her husband Bob, daughter Kathleen and son Steve and wife Brandi, grandchildren Justin and his wife Renee and granddaughter Miranda, She is also survived by her dog Katy.

Marie was a member of the Channel City Club, Star Dusters Dance Club, and Santa Barbara Woman’s Club serving as President from 2013 to 2015. She worked the polls during the elections and volunteered for The Assistance League. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt and friend.

Marie’s passion was gourmet cooking, She loved entertaining. Another passion was being an Executive Secretary/Office Manager during her employment at Getty Oil Company, Sansum Clinic, Bank of Montecito Bank & Trust and finally retiring from the Goleta Water District. She met her husband Bob at Getty Oil Company while both being employed in the tax departments and married in 1973. She loved reading the Presidents’ bias and enjoyed the extensive travelling she pursued with her husband and family.

Marie had a wonderfully warm personality, generous heart and a contagious smile. She will be missed and will always be in our hearts. We will always love you my sweet, mom, grandmother and sister.

A Mass will be held at St. Raphael’s on February 19th at 12 noon p.m.