It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Marlene K Case, at the age of 80 years old. Marlene was born on 9/11/1937 and passed on 7/19/2018 due to natural causes. During her life, Marlene lived in many Oregon and Washington areas, including Condon OR, Chehalis WA, Umatilla OR, Hermiston OR, Pendleton OR, Pilot Rock OR and ending in Beavercreek OR. Her travels even took her to Fairbanks AK for a couple years.
Marlene's work history was made up of waitressing, Elks Lodge Cook, Social Work, Bank Teller, Retail Sales and at one time, owner of her own drapery/upholstery business. In her younger years, Marlene was an avid bowler, once a 287 game. Other recreational time was used for gardening, camping and fishing.
Marlene married her high school boyfriend Richard Brown of Condon, which lasted 21 years and produced 3 sons. She was later married to Ralph J Case of Umatilla, until his passing in 1999. Marlene is preceded in death by her mom and dad, Mary and Harold Griffith, along with her two sisters June and Nannette. She is survived by her brother Dean Griffith, brother Mick Griffith and three sons Jim Brown, John Brown and Steve Brown, along with seven grandchildren and a few great grandchildren.
A family celebration of life service will be held at the Biennial Griffith / Davenport family reunion:
August 25, 2018 at Mt. Vernon Grange #659 located 59491 Hwy 26., Mt. Vernon Oregon