Florence Thelma (Moen) Murbach passed away on October 21 in Lynnwood, WA at the age of 101. She was born on September 25, 1919 in Heimdal, North Dakota, to Martin and Clara (Ongstad) Moen. Raised on a family farm, she was one of 13 children and is survived by one brother, Delbert Moen.
When Florence was 21, she moved to Davenport, Washington, to work in a cafe. There she met Lawrence Murbach, and the couple was married on August 8, 1942. Soon after, Lawrence joined the army and served in WWII for three years. After the war, Florence and Lawrence continued to farm in Davenport with their daughters, Luanne and Carol. In 1957, the family moved to Mt. Vernon, and then Seattle, when Lawrence took a job with The Boeing Company. After retirement, Florence and Lawrence spent many years motor homing, fishing, gardening, and travelling to visit family and friends across the country. After 71 years of marriage, Lawrence passed away in July 2013. Florence never stopped missing him but continued to find happiness in her family.
Florence is remembered as a positive, joyful person who made everyone feel special. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Olason and Luanne Cranefield; her grandchildren, Mark Cranefield, Cheryl Weber (Steve), Kristen Hunter (Greg), Lisa Olason (John Hoey), and Eric Olason (Amy); 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was our sunshine and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Please enjoy photos of Florence and her loved ones in the "Memories and Condolences" section, under "From the Family."
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