1924
Marilyn
2018
Marilyn C. Link
February 20, 1924 — March 19, 2018
Marilyn Calmes Link, of Vero Beach, Florida, died on Monday, March 19, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born in Glendale, California in 1924. She moved to Binghamton, New York in 1942.
Miss Link graduated from New York University with a B.S. in Education and from University of Illinois with an M.S. in Education. She was a public school teacher in New Jersey and an instructor at the University of Nebraska before she worked as a sales executive in the airline industry in New York City.
As a licensed commercial pilot, holding multi-engine and instrument ratings she logged over 2000 hours. She also worked at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. where she edited several publications for children.
Her awards include: the University Aviation Association Award, the Frank G. Brewer Trophy, the Lady Hay Drummond Trophy, Binghamton University Distinguished Service Award, the Florida Atlantic University President's Distinguished Service Medallion, a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree by the State University of New York awarded at Binghamton University in 2013 and Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree at Florida Institute of Technology in 2017. She also received several honorary awards from professional organizations for her volunteer work.
She moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 1974 to serve as Trustee and Managing Director of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, which is now part of FAU. After her retirement in 1982, she was appointed Director Emeritus of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation.
Until June 1994, she was Secretary-Treasurer and Trustee of the Link Foundation, an organization dedicated to the advancement of Ocean Engineering, Simulation, Aerospace and Energy Research. She remained active with this Foundation as a Special Advisor until her death.
Miss Link was also a Trustee of Florida Institute of Technology and Advisory Director of Wachovia Bank, now Wells Fargo. She enjoyed playing tennis at West Side Racquet Club and Riomar Bay Yacht Club and was an active golfer, Bridge player and Bingo fan at Vero Beach Country Club. She belonged to the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was a member of Community Church since 1977.
She is survived by several nieces, nephews and Godchildren.
In lieu of flowers, it was her wish that contributions be made to the Link Foundation, c/o Binghamton University Foundation, P.O. Box 6005, Binghamton, NY 13902, or the Community Church, 1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Church with Dr. Bob Baggott and Dr. Casey Baggott officiating.
Miss Link graduated from New York University with a B.S. in Education and from University of Illinois with an M.S. in Education. She was a public school teacher in New Jersey and an instructor at the University of Nebraska before she worked as a sales executive in the airline industry in New York City.
As a licensed commercial pilot, holding multi-engine and instrument ratings she logged over 2000 hours. She also worked at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. where she edited several publications for children.
Her awards include: the University Aviation Association Award, the Frank G. Brewer Trophy, the Lady Hay Drummond Trophy, Binghamton University Distinguished Service Award, the Florida Atlantic University President's Distinguished Service Medallion, a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree by the State University of New York awarded at Binghamton University in 2013 and Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree at Florida Institute of Technology in 2017. She also received several honorary awards from professional organizations for her volunteer work.
She moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 1974 to serve as Trustee and Managing Director of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, which is now part of FAU. After her retirement in 1982, she was appointed Director Emeritus of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation.
Until June 1994, she was Secretary-Treasurer and Trustee of the Link Foundation, an organization dedicated to the advancement of Ocean Engineering, Simulation, Aerospace and Energy Research. She remained active with this Foundation as a Special Advisor until her death.
Miss Link was also a Trustee of Florida Institute of Technology and Advisory Director of Wachovia Bank, now Wells Fargo. She enjoyed playing tennis at West Side Racquet Club and Riomar Bay Yacht Club and was an active golfer, Bridge player and Bingo fan at Vero Beach Country Club. She belonged to the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was a member of Community Church since 1977.
She is survived by several nieces, nephews and Godchildren.
In lieu of flowers, it was her wish that contributions be made to the Link Foundation, c/o Binghamton University Foundation, P.O. Box 6005, Binghamton, NY 13902, or the Community Church, 1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Church with Dr. Bob Baggott and Dr. Casey Baggott officiating.
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