She was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on July 11th, 1938 as the youngest of 4 children, born to the union of her parents – Pearl and John Halsen.
The family moved to Seattle when Marlene was a baby.
She married her husband, Svein Strand, in 1959 and they were blessed with 3 children together.
To Marlene, family was everything. She loved her kids and just adored being a grandmother, and loved all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl & John Halsen.
Those who remain to cherish her memory include:
ﻩ Her beloved husband of 60 years, Svein Strand
ﻩ Her children Sandra (Roger) Johnson, Dan & Richard (Pam) Strand
ﻩ Marlene’s Siblings, Marna Davis and Jerry & John Halsen Jr.
ﻩ 5 Grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Private Services will be held on 24 April at Evergreen Washell.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Marlene’s honor.
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