February 16, 1945 – November 21, 2020
Marcia Lynn Guard, 75, earned her angel wings on Saturday, November 21st surrounded by family in her beloved mountain home in Gilpin County. Marcia was born on February 16, 1945, and was the second of two children born to Marcus and Alice Guard of San Jose, California where she was raised. Marcia attended Del Mar High School, and in the last few years was able to attend her 50th high school reunion. Marcia went to beauty school and obtained her license as a way to support herself as she began her independent life. Marcia married Daniel Wilhelm of San Jose in 1965 and after three years of waiting, finally gave birth to her son, Curt Daniel Wilhelm. Marcia’s union with Dan did not endure, but that is where her adventures with Curt began.
They spent the subsequent years together as a mother/son team experiencing another marriage that brought new love and experiences that took them from California to Tennessee and back to California once again. They lived on a farm, at a lake, and back in the city to be with friends and family along the way. Curt and Marcia were mother and son, but most often co-existed as the best of friends. Marcia was always there for Curt, but encouraged him to be himself and try new things. She was a positive force not only for her son, but for his friends as well, who always loved to hang out with her. She worked hard to keep a roof over Curt’s head and food on the table, while staying true to herself.
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