Marion Bair Obituary

Marion Z. Bair (nee: Zehner) passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the age of 101. She resided in Pennsburg, PA living formerly in Bethlehem, Ivyland and Jamison. Born in Easton, PA the daughter of the late David and Florence Zehner, she was the beloved wife of the late Earl C. Bair, the loving mother of Randall and his wife Lea, Keith A. and his wife Marjorie, the loving grandmother of Brian (Melissa), Michael, Diane (Justin Roberson), Matthew, Marcus (Kristen) and great grandmother of Tristan, Lucas, Benjamin, Brayden, Brook, Brylee and Orion. She was preceded in death by her brother David "Jack" Zehner and her sister Maryjane Patten (William). Also surviving are 15 nieces, nephews and their families. After graduation from Bethlehem High School Marion spent a year at Moravian Preparatory School. She received a BA degree from Wilson College majoring in Languages. Upon graduating in 1944 she was recruited by the Army to go to Washington as a code breaker. She was true to her oath and never revealed much as to what she did. She then taught at New Hope Solebury High School, multiple languages including French which she would occasionally use until her final days. She met Earl in New Hope and after a short romance was married. She and Earl had over 57 years together before his passing in 2004. She was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker, and confidant to her family. She enjoyed many trips with her immediate and extended families. Some of her favorites were going to Atlantic City and listening to big band music on the Steel Pier, Williamsburg to catch up on American History, Hawaii, Nassau and Yellowstone. But she was not too keen on the camping trips her family took as she did not share in the love of mosquitos and outhouses. She volunteered for 23 years with Meals on Wheels in Newtown. Her hobbies included playing Scrabble and bridge and reading her newspapers daily, cover to cover. She always found good in everyone which was likely her secret to living to be 101. Her family will receive relatives and friends Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 9:45 to 10:45AM in Addisville Church, 945 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954. Her funeral service will be celebrated at 11:00AM with interment following in Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor and memory to Addisville Church, Meals on Wheels, or MAMA Project would be appreciated by her family. Donation information appears in the Memorial Contribution section below. Please return to our website to view a Video Tribute in the process of being lovingly created by her family.