Marilyn passed away at home Sunday, March 13th with her family at her side. She was born October 30, 1930, in Hood River Oregon. Marilyn married James L. Johnson and had two daughters together. Marilyn's loving, warm and kind heart nourished everyone around her. People were drawn to her, and she brightened everyone's life. She loved life and people. Marilyn died of cancer and will be very much missed.
Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, James; daughters, Turi (Mark) Hallett of Dallas, and Kerrie (Jim) Henegar of Radford, VA; sister, Jean Sparks of Redmond, WA; niece, Leslie Austin-Sparks of Moscow, ID; grandson, Devon Lyon of Tigard, OR; granddaughters, Dana Gay of Salem, OR and Lindy Frenchko of Dallas, OR; grandson, Keagan Henegar of Radford, VA; and four great-grandchildren, Owen, Dagny, Mia and Henry.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 16, 1 pm at Belcrest Memorial Park. Arrangements by Howell-Edwards-Doerksen Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.HED-FH.com.