Marquita graduated from Commerce High School (now called Cleveland High School).
She was a Sunday School Teacher at the Hillsview Covenant Church in Damascus, Oregon.
Marquita was an avid bowler, world traveler, enjoyed stain glasswork, knitting, was a good cook who made great pies.
Marquita married James Norman Biornstad on July 30, 1949. James passed away in January of 2018.
Marquita is survived by her four sisters, Veneda, Bunny, Maxine, Naomi, plus her three sons, Jim, Danial and Joseph, plus four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
Graveside service will be on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Damascus Pioneer Cemetery located at 19428 SE Chitwood Rd.