Marlene Luster

Marlene Combs Luster March 3, 1933 - October 14, 2016 Marlene Combs Luster, 83, of Tucson, AZ, entered into rest Friday, October 14, 2016 at Peppi's House TMC Hospice. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents Charles William and Alice Combs and her loving husband Ben Patton Luster. She leaves to cherish her memory 3 children, Melynda Luster of Tucson, AZ, Gregory P. Luster of Tucson, AZ and Kaylene Leenknecht of Benson, AZ. Her sister Wilmyth Nielson and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Two brothers-in-law; Charles K. Luster of Mesa and Ray Luster of Safford. She was a kind and loving wife and mother with a contagious smile and an awesome sense of humor. Marlene was born and raised in Central, AZ. Met and married the love of her life Ben Patton Luster of Pima, AZ. Marlene worked for the City of Safford in her young life. She and Ben moved to Tucson where they lived and raised their 3 children and resided for the remainder of their lives. She enjoyed movies, reading, puzzles of all kinds and spending time with her family. Funeral Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tucson East Stake Center located at 6901 E. Kenyon Drive in Tucson, AZ on Friday, October 28, 2016. Viewing will be held at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Relief Society room. Services will be held immediately following the viewing at 12:00 p.m. Bishop Dan Hanna will be presiding. Graveside Services will be held at the Central Cemetery in Central, AZ on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Ray Luster will be presiding. Adair Funeral Home will be handling all funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Peppi's House for their kind and loving care for our mother in her final days. We were truly blessed to have had her in our lives.