Maribeth Grabner Zwick died on January 1, 2012 at her home in Kirkland, Washington.
She was born April 7, 1945 to F. A. and Beth Groves Garbner in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and grew up in Renton, Washington.
A graduate of Renton High School and the University of Washington, she taught second grade at Woodin Elementary School, 1970-1993, and Kokanee Elementary, 1994-2000, in the North Shore School District. After retiring in 2000, she continued as a substitute teacher until June, 2010.
She had been active in theater and ballroom dancing during her adult years. Her marriage to Peter Zwick ended in divorce.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and step-brother, Alec N. Custer.
She is survived by brother John D. Grabner, Pullman, Washington; half-brother Frank A. Grabner, Lake Forest Park, Washington; step-brothers, Donald W. Custer (Loraine), Burien, Washington; Bert H. Custer (Shirley), Renton, Washington; nieces Rachel M. Grabner, Tampa, Florida; Hilary B. Grabner, Seattle, Washington; step-nieces, Rose Marie Custer, Seattle, Washington; Ingrid Custer, New Zealand; Erika Custer, New York City, New York; and step-nephews Richard, Custer, Burien, Washington; Tim Custer, Lake Forest Park, Washington; Kjell Custer, New Zealand; Derek Smith, New York City, New York.
A memorial reception will be held at the Kirkland Woman’s Center, 407 First Street, Kirkland, Washington on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM.