She was born on October 30, 1942, in Vietnam. She immigrated to Portland, Oregon, in 1974.
She was married to Tom Valeson on September 9, 2000. They were neighbors within the same senior living community and loved each other dearly.
Marian worked in customer service for Columbian Bifocal for over 30 years, and then worked at Kmart as a jewelry sales representative until she retired. Marian enjoyed baking, reading Stephen King books, and piecing together puzzles.
Marian was preceded in death by her husband, Tom. She is survived by her siblings Chau, John, Robert, Eddie, Lisa, and Helen, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home.