Marion Sweeney passed away in Everett, Washington, on September 19th at the age of 85. She grew up in Minot, North Dakota, where she met her beloved husband and lifetime dance partner of 63 years, Lawrence. They were high school sweethearts, marrying after World War II. Marion was a homemaker, and took particular delight in all of the wonderful children in her life. She is dearly missed by her sister Naomi, and by her four children, nine grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. A private service will be held in Everett