Townsend, Elizabeth Marion Born Jul. 12, 1921 in New Hampshire, passed away Apr. 18, 2017 in Calif. After high school, she attended the New Hampshire School of Business and then moved to CA where she met her husband Earl, during WWII. She loved reading and traveling, often moving between CA and AZ. Marion is survived by her Children, Marilyn Jones of Diamond Springs, CA; Reggie Townsend of Apache Junction, AZ; Gayle Kelley of Auburn, CA along with 14 Grandchildren, 25 Great-Grandchildren and 16 Great-Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl, Children Jim and Dixie, 2 Grandchildren and 3 Great- Grandchildren. She was loved dearly by all.