Resident of Vashon Island for 47 years, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013, at her home in Patten Palisades, with her family present.

Marilyn was born in Everett on January 9, 1925, the only child of Gertrude (Ruth) Finger and Carroll Marcho. She spent her childhood between Everett, Seattle, Gold Bar, and most enjoyably, Silver Lake, Washington. As an only child, Marilyn grew up with numerous beloved cousins, with whom she spent many enjoyable hours. She met Kenneth Duncan, the love of her life, and eloped with him to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on April 25, 1949. The two were married for 64 years.

During WWII, Marilyn got a job at Boeing when the men were drafted into service. She said she regretted having to give up that good-paying job at the end of the war!

Marilyn loved to travel, read, and grow beautiful flowers in her home at the north tip of the Island. She was known to family and friends as a great cook; she also beautifully decorated her home with furniture and collectibles, houseplants and flower arrangements.

Marilyn is survived by her loving protector and husband, Kenneth, daughters Candy Duncan (and her children, Callie and Andrew) of Mukilteo, and Connie Zue (and her husband, Brian, and children, Katie and Griffin) of Issaquah, and numerous extended family. Her husband remained her dedicated and loyal caregiver throughout her extended illness.

The family would like to extend thanks to the Duncans’ kind and caring neighbors, caregiver Jolene, and hospice nurses for their loving and respectful attention to Marilyn in her final years.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, September 28, at the Island Funeral Service on Vashon Island, WA, at 11:00 am. There will be a private gathering at the Duncan family home afterwards.

If there’s a heaven, you’ll be there!

Please visit our online guest book at www.islandfuneral.com

Paid Obituary.