Marlene Joyce Nicholson (77) passed away peacefully on January 16, 2013 surrounded by her family. She grew up in San Luis Obispo, CA before moving to the Seattle area when Richard started work at Boeing. She loved working for 15 years at Juanita H.S. in Kirkland. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard, and is survived by her sister, Linda Barlow of CA; her daughters Debra Nicholson, Janelle Nicholson, and Cheryl Albertson; and 3 adored grandchildren, Matthew, Alicia, and Jason Albertson. Marlene will be interred with her husband at the Kirkland City Cemetery at a later date. Remembrances may be shared at www.sunsethillsfuneralhome.com