Sporting its new fall colors, this red maple stands guard over the recently installed playground equipment south of the church building. This tree was planted as a memorial to the late Marilyn N., one of the founding members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Marilyn succumbed to the ravages of brain cancer in 2011 and would have reached 81 years of age on her birthday this October 20th. Marilyn dearly loved children, whom she nurtured and served in so many ways throughout her life in her family, church, and community. It is hoped that all who knew her will find it a fitting tribute to Marilyn that this tree may grow and one day provide comforting shade over the children at play in this playground.