Marlene Marilyn Wagenblast of Elma passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, at her Elma home. She was 86. Marlene was born on July 21, 1931, in Spokane, Wash., to Fred and Zelma (Black) Miller. Marlene also lived in Beiber, Calif. and Klamath Falls, Ore. before settling in Elma, Wash. in 1949.

On Jan. 17, 1958, Marlene married Mick Wagenblast in Aberdeen, Wash.

Marlene loved to sew and craft. She would often make gifts for family and friends for special occasions or just because. She was actively involved in the Lions Club and the Sharon Grange in Elma.

Marlene is survived by her children Michael Wagenblast of Cosmopolis, Wash., Robert Wagenblast of Seabeck, Wash., and Norman (Carol) Wagenblast of Lacey, Wash. and Victoria (Lee) Applegarth of Elma, Wash.; sisters Noma Streight of Redding, Calif. and Beth Hamilton of Klamath Fall, Ore.; daughter-in-law Tina Wagenblast of Centralia, Wash.; nine granddaughters Darci, Jami, Kacie, Hannah, Kaila, Shantel, JuNae, Misty, and April; six great-granddaughters; 12 great-grandsons and another on the way in July. She was preceded in death by her husband Mick Wagenblast and brother Fred Miller.

A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at the Satsop Cemetery. A celebration of life and potluck reception in honor of Marlene will follow at the Sharon Grange Hall, 912 South Bank Road, Oakville, WA 98568. Memorials in Marlene’s name may be made to Grays Harbor Fire District #5.

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