Marilyn Jean Anderson

Marilyn Jean Anderson, 85, of Brownsmead, was born Dec. 1, 1934, in Everett, Washington, to Harold and Inez Juanita James Tozer. Marilyn passed away June 10, 2020.

Marilyn graduated from Knappa High School, and then adventured to Portland, where she was employed by Hyster Forklift in a secretarial role.

While living in Portland she dated the love of her life, Elton Albert Anderson. They married Dec. 3, 1955, at the Westport, Oregon, Community Church. Elton preceded her in death in 2015.

Once they were married, Marilyn helped run the Anderson family farm in Brownsmead that dated back to 1889, and was later honored as an Oregon Century Farm. While working the family farm, Marilyn also held roles at Pillsbury Flour Mill, City Lumber, and her last 33 years of employment were spent at Autio Co. Not only did Marilyn enjoy working at Autio Co. she also felt blessed to call the people at Autio Co. friends.

Marilyn had a passion for Clatsop County history, Girl Scout troop leadership, nature, clam digging and working in her vegetable and flower gardens. She also enjoyed traveling the world with Elton. Their favorite vacation spot was Mazatlan, Mexico, where they escaped every January for over 30 years.

Survivors include her sister, Arlene Luoto, of Carlton, Oregon; a brother, Richard Gilpen, of West Linn, Oregon; a brother-in-law, Richard Anderson, of Astoria; nieces, Marie Anderson Randall, of San Ramon, California, Susan Anderson Schaffrinna, of Yakima, Washington, and Lori Anderson, of Longview, Washington; nephews, Gary Anderson, of Astoria, Oregon, Robert A. Luoto, of Carlton, Oregon, John Luoto, of Tillamook, Oregon, Dan Luoto, of Bend, Oregon, and Randy Luoto, of Carlton, Oregon.

A special thanks to Glenda lvanoff and Richard Anderson for their love and support during her battle with cancer.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Ocean View Cemetery in Warrenton, Oregon.

Memorial contributions may be given to the nonprofit organization of your choice.

A reception honoring Marilyn will be scheduled at a later date.