Marilyn Virginia Borkon

Marilyn Virginia Borkon, age 87, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully January 19, 2014. Born August 2, 1926. Preceded in death by parents, Lea and Ben Borkon. Survived by brothers, Dr. Irving (Sherrill) and Edward; niece, Lauren (Dan Lieber, Mike and Taylor); nephew, Bard (Julie Silverman, Josh and Jack Borkon). Raised in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, Marilyn was a wonderful daughter, sister and aunt, who was devoted to her family and friends. She loved classical music, opera, reading, and later in life, became an avid Twins' fan. Marilyn was an accomplished needlepoint artist and greatly enjoyed the company of her colleagues in the American Needlepoint Guild, St. Paul Needle Workers Local Chapter, and the Needlepoint Guild of Minnesota. She was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and had a long and distinguished career as a Medical Administrative Assistant at the University of Minnesota Hospital, where she worked for world-renowned surgeon Dr. Owen Wangensteen, heart surgeon Dr. Richard Varco, children's heart surgeon Dr. Aldo Castanada, and the last twenty years for Dr. Arthur Leon in the Kinesiology Department. Marilyn was also a proud member of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, the Order for the Eastern Star, and Adath Jeshurun Congregation. She was highly intelligent, independent and led an active life until very recently. Marilyn adored children, especially her niece, nephew, grandniece and grandnephews, who will greatly miss her. Funeral Wednesday, 1 PM at ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION, 10500 Hillside Lane W., Minnetonka, MN 55305. SHIVA Wednesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Memorials preferred to Adath Jeshurun Congregation.