Marlene Clover

Marlene Clover, 80, a resident of Rio Communities, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Marlene is preceded in death by three of her children, Carolyn K. Gwinn, Pamela S. Argetsinger, and Ervin Dale Clover. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert L. Clover of Rio Communities; one son, Robert N. Clover of Los Lunas; one son-in-law, Mark Gwinn of Rio Communities; and one daughter, Connie M. Brown and husband, William R. Brown of Los Lunas; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was loved and will be missed by three brothers, two sisters and many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Marlene was born in Depew, Oklahoma, on May 5th, 1933. Marlene moved with her family to Tolleson, AZ, where she met and married Robert L. Clover and soon after began a family together having five children. Robert and Marlene moved to Los Lunas in 1972, where Robert started a family owned and operated trucking company in 1979. Marlene worked as the office manager until they retired in 2006. She lived her life as a Christian and was a member of Valley Christian Church in Albuquerque. Her hobbies included bowling (she participated on many bowling leagues), board games and puzzles, traveling, and cooking, but more than anything she loved to spend her time with her husband, family, and friends. Marlene had a very warm and giving personality, anyone and everyone who met her fell in love with her. Marlene experienced so much loss and heartache, having lost three of her five children yet she was the sweetest, strongest, kindest, most patient and loving woman. She was a wonderful role model to her children, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH - University. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.