Marlys
Bakken, 58
 Thief
River Falls - Marlys Bakken, 58, died Monday,
June 28, 2004 at Northwest Medical Center in Thief
River Falls.
Funeral
services were held on
Friday,
July 2, at the Faith Lutheran Brethren Church in
Thief River Falls, with Rev. George Davis
officiating. Casket bearers included her three
sons, Ryan, Rob and Kevin, Chris Iverson, Ross
Dalzell and Tony Greene. Interment was held at the
Oak Ridge Cemetery in rural Thief River Falls.
Marlys
Elaine Schwartz was born on October 3, 1945 in
Thief River Falls to Henry Otto and Evelyn
(Runnestrand) Schwartz. She was baptized on May 23,
1946 at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt. She
attended school through eighth grade in Holt before
graduating from the Newfolden High School in 1964.
During that time Marlys was confirmed on June 4,
1961 at Nazareth Church in Holt.
Marlys
was united in marriage to Marvin Glen Bakken on
December 5, 1970 at Trinity Lutheran Church in
Thief River Falls. The newlyweds made their home in
Thief River Falls for a short time. They then moved
out to a farm in Excel Township for four years.
Then in 1975 they returned to living in Thief River
Falls.
Marlys
worked at Arctic Cat Enterprises on the assembly
line from 1968-1971. She then worked at the
hospital cafeteria for a short time. Marlys was a
homemaker for the years while her boys were growing
up, tending to the needs of three sons. In 1982 she
began working for Jim's Steammagic cleaning for
many years until her health forced her into
retirement.
Marlys
was a member of the Faith Lutheran Brethren Church
in Thief River Falls where she was active teaching
Sunday school for many years. She also belonged to
the Ladies Mission Friends Group at church. Marlys
was an excellent cook and baker. She also enjoyed
gardening and canning the rewards from her garden.
Another of Marlys' favorite activity was camping
with her family.
Survivors
include her husband Marvin of Thief River Falls;
three sons, Ryan (Jamie) Bakken, Rob (Tanya)
Bakken, and Kevin Bakken, all of Thief River Falls;
two special grandchildren; her mother Evelyn of
Thief River Falls; one sister, Marjorie (Gary)
Iverson of Goodridge; and some aunts, nieces, and
nephews.
She
was preceded in death by her father Henry, and one
brother David. A00003B2004JL07
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