Gladys Irene (Skogstad)'s Obituary
Age 83. Beloved wife of Robert A. Marr, US Army (Retired) was called to her heavenly rest by her Lord Jesus Christ on January 7, 2005. Born in Sanish, ND, March 29, 1921 to Norwegian immigrant parents, Helge and Ingeborg Skogstad. Gladys graduated from Stanish High School then moved to Bend, Oregon where she held various jobs. She moved briefly to Glendale, California where she worked for Lockheed Aircraft. Prior to the end of the WWII she returned to Bend, OR where she met her future husband Robert. After a brief courtship they were married on May 30, 1946. Courtesy of RobertÂ's military career, Gladys lived in a variety of interesting places and was a devoted wife, mother and helpmate as her husband served his country. Gladys was a longtime resident of Tacoma, WA and was active in the Sons of Norway Norden Lodge #2. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 ½ years, Robert, loving children, Tamara (Terry) Kamstra, Sunnyside, WA, and Dan (Donna) Marr, Katy, TX, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Gladys would say Â"Jeg Elsker Deg og Tusen Takk til alt.Â"Memorial services will be held January 21, 2005, 11 AM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 101 E. 38th St. Tacoma, WA. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the AlzheimerÂ's Association or Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
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