Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameGloria W. Walker 
Birth12 May 1931, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co, UT
Death12 Oct 2024, Menlo Park, San Mateo Co, CA
Misc. Notes
Married first to Mr. Nystrom, and had children Chris and Wendy Ann Nostrum before marrying Vito in 1981.
The SPCA Bark and Wine ball in San Francisco was one of her favorite events. She was a real dog lover.
[Obituary]
Gloria W. Marchi, cherished Mother, Grandmother and Friend, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at the age of 93, in Menlo Park, CA surrounded by her family. Gloria was born May 12, 1931 in Salt Lake City, UT to parents, Stanley and Marguerite Walker. Raised in Salt Lake City, Gloria graduated from Westminster College, where she fell in love and married M. Wendell Brown, also of Salt Lake City, UT. Moving to Menlo Park, CA, they began their new life together and raised two beautiful children, Christopher and Wendy. Many cherished memories were made as a family over the years.
In 1981, Gloria was remarried to Vito Marchi. Together, they spent many loving years traveling, painting, dancing, enjoying music, opera and symphonies until Vito’s passing in 2000. True to Gloria’s nature, she remained passionate about life; finding joy by spending time with family and friends. With a great love for dogs, she volunteered as Animal Behaviorist at the SPCA for eight years and adopted several dogs as companions. She kept up with her hobbies (oil and watercolor painting, gardening, floral design, music and dancing).
A highlight in Gloria’s life for 30 years was being a volunteer of the Allied Arts Guild Auxiliary for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. She did floral design, creating many floral arrangements for the Allied Arts, Traditional Shop, using flowers cut from the English Garden outside the shop. Also a Pink Lady at Stanford Hospital, she faithfully did the display window design for the hospital gift shop over many years. Gloria’s children, Chris and Wendy learned so much from their Mom over the years; plant identifications, how to grow healthy gardens of flowers and vegetables, the love of music, the joy of dancing and the unconditional love and companionship of dogs.
Gloria is survived by her two children, son, Christopher Brown (wife Dina), daughter, Wendy Arild (husband Jens), Grandchildren: Christa Brown, Patrick Brown and Jonathan Arild. Also special to Gloria were Vito’s children: Son, Michael Marchi (deceased), (wife Laura), daughter, Suzanne Freschi (husband Lou), son, Christopher Marchi (deceased), daughter, Deanna Tanner (husband Dave), daughter, Jeanine Deitz (husband John) and son, Tim Marchi (wife Debbie).
Gloria loved life and probably would whisper to her family and friends not to be sad she is gone, but to honor her memory by being grateful for each new day and to live life to the fullest.
The SPCA Bark and Wine ball in San Francisco was one of her favorite events. She was a real dog lover.
[Obituary]
Gloria W. Marchi, cherished Mother, Grandmother and Friend, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at the age of 93, in Menlo Park, CA surrounded by her family. Gloria was born May 12, 1931 in Salt Lake City, UT to parents, Stanley and Marguerite Walker. Raised in Salt Lake City, Gloria graduated from Westminster College, where she fell in love and married M. Wendell Brown, also of Salt Lake City, UT. Moving to Menlo Park, CA, they began their new life together and raised two beautiful children, Christopher and Wendy. Many cherished memories were made as a family over the years.
In 1981, Gloria was remarried to Vito Marchi. Together, they spent many loving years traveling, painting, dancing, enjoying music, opera and symphonies until Vito’s passing in 2000. True to Gloria’s nature, she remained passionate about life; finding joy by spending time with family and friends. With a great love for dogs, she volunteered as Animal Behaviorist at the SPCA for eight years and adopted several dogs as companions. She kept up with her hobbies (oil and watercolor painting, gardening, floral design, music and dancing).
A highlight in Gloria’s life for 30 years was being a volunteer of the Allied Arts Guild Auxiliary for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. She did floral design, creating many floral arrangements for the Allied Arts, Traditional Shop, using flowers cut from the English Garden outside the shop. Also a Pink Lady at Stanford Hospital, she faithfully did the display window design for the hospital gift shop over many years. Gloria’s children, Chris and Wendy learned so much from their Mom over the years; plant identifications, how to grow healthy gardens of flowers and vegetables, the love of music, the joy of dancing and the unconditional love and companionship of dogs.
Gloria is survived by her two children, son, Christopher Brown (wife Dina), daughter, Wendy Arild (husband Jens), Grandchildren: Christa Brown, Patrick Brown and Jonathan Arild. Also special to Gloria were Vito’s children: Son, Michael Marchi (deceased), (wife Laura), daughter, Suzanne Freschi (husband Lou), son, Christopher Marchi (deceased), daughter, Deanna Tanner (husband Dave), daughter, Jeanine Deitz (husband John) and son, Tim Marchi (wife Debbie).
Gloria loved life and probably would whisper to her family and friends not to be sad she is gone, but to honor her memory by being grateful for each new day and to live life to the fullest.
Spouses
Birth12 Jul 1924, San Francisco, CA
Death19 Sep 2000, Menlo Park, San Mateo Co, CA
BurialAlta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co, CA
FatherOlinto Marchi (1894-1930)
MotherElide Andreini (1899-1984)
Misc. Notes
He was single when he enlisted during WWII on 27 Mar 1943, was inducted on 27 Jun 1944 and discharged 18 Dec 1945.
After divorcing Violet, he was remarried to Gloria W Nystrom (Gloria W. Walker) on 30 May 1981 in Orange, CA.
Lived in Sharon Heights, had Parkinson’s disease and was in a rest home.
[Obituary]
Vito Marchi - Engineering company president
Vito Vincent Marchi of Menlo Park, who was president of Marchi Associates for 30 years, died September 19 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 76.
A native of San Francisco, Mr. Marchi served as a fighter pilot in World War II. His name is included in the Air Force Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs. Mr. Marchi continued his interest in flying throughout his life and kept his Citabria at the San Carlos Airport.
After the war, Mr. Marchi graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, where he received degrees in mechanical and aeronautical engineering.
He founded his own company, Marchi Associates, designing, among other things, instruments for space projects, including the shovel that scooped up dirt on Mars for NASA during the 1978 Viking trip. His family noted he also developed equipment for measuring the temperature inside Mt. Saint Helens. He sold the business several years ago, due to ill health.
Mr. Marchi is survived by his wife of 20 years, Gloria; children Mike, Chris, Suzanne, Deanna, Jeanine and Tim; two stepchildren, Chris and Wendy Ann; sister and brother-in-law Alice and Sergio Baldocchi.
Services were held at St. Denis Catholic Church in Menlo Park, followed by a graveside service with military honors at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto. Memorial donations may be sent to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring Mr. Marchi, who is listed in the Registry of Remembrances, Combat category.
After divorcing Violet, he was remarried to Gloria W Nystrom (Gloria W. Walker) on 30 May 1981 in Orange, CA.
Lived in Sharon Heights, had Parkinson’s disease and was in a rest home.
[Obituary]
Vito Marchi - Engineering company president
Vito Vincent Marchi of Menlo Park, who was president of Marchi Associates for 30 years, died September 19 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 76.
A native of San Francisco, Mr. Marchi served as a fighter pilot in World War II. His name is included in the Air Force Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs. Mr. Marchi continued his interest in flying throughout his life and kept his Citabria at the San Carlos Airport.
After the war, Mr. Marchi graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, where he received degrees in mechanical and aeronautical engineering.
He founded his own company, Marchi Associates, designing, among other things, instruments for space projects, including the shovel that scooped up dirt on Mars for NASA during the 1978 Viking trip. His family noted he also developed equipment for measuring the temperature inside Mt. Saint Helens. He sold the business several years ago, due to ill health.
Mr. Marchi is survived by his wife of 20 years, Gloria; children Mike, Chris, Suzanne, Deanna, Jeanine and Tim; two stepchildren, Chris and Wendy Ann; sister and brother-in-law Alice and Sergio Baldocchi.
Services were held at St. Denis Catholic Church in Menlo Park, followed by a graveside service with military honors at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto. Memorial donations may be sent to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring Mr. Marchi, who is listed in the Registry of Remembrances, Combat category.
Marriage30 May 1981, Orange Co, CA