Marilyn DeSonia

Marilyn DeSonia, 84, of Mesa, Ariz. passed away on Thursday, Dec. 10, in a car accident.

A celebration of life service will be planned for the summer of 2021 in Nashua, Mont.

She was born on July 17, 1936 in Appleton, Wisc. to Frederick and Dorothy Dalton. They moved to Wolf Point, Mont. in 1947. She graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1954 and then went on to Denver, Colo. business school where she received a degree in accounting.

She married Bennie Calhoun in 1956, they had 3 children; Ben (1957), Billie (1958), and Robert (1960), they later divorced. After returning to Wolf Point in 1960 she met the love of her life Gilbert DeSonia and they were married on October 30th, 1961. They had 2 children, Ron (1964) and Gail (1974).

She enjoyed water aerobics, dancing, playing cards and bingo, but most of all enjoyed her sporting activities. She played tennis, volleyball, racquetball, softball (which she retired from at the age of 75) and currently was on three bowling leagues.

She was so proud of her children and grandchildren. She was a loving wife, incredible mother, amazing grandmother and a dear friend to so many. She was always on the go. She lived life to the fullest cherishing each and every day, greeting it with her wonderful personality and smile.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Frederick and Dorothy Dalton, son Billie Calhoun, daughter in law Shelly Calhoun, sister Janet (Spang), her husband (Wes), brother-in-law Norman DeSonia and daughter-in-law Shelly Calhoun.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Gilbert DeSonia, children Ben Calhoun, Robert (Dana) Calhoun, Ron (Karen) DeSonia, Gail (Ryan) Fast, 13 grandchildren and two great grandsons, sister-in-law Kay (Ron) Opp, Sister-in-law Anna Lou (Leo) Bergtoll and numerous nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be left for or mailed to the family at 519 6th Ave N, Glasgow, MT 59230.