Obituary of Marlene Bernice Clausen

Marlene Bernice Clausen passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at the age of 69 years. Marlene was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. After high school she left on her own and moved to Calgary. Along the way she also spent time in Vancouver before moving back to Regina to have her son Keith. In 1985 Marlene and Keith moved to Calgary where she spent the rest of her life. Marlene spent most of her career working for Air Canada, primarily in the reservations department until she retired. Marlene was a quiet, family oriented person and will be remembered always. Marlene will be deeply missed by her son Keith; her brothers, Larry (Iris) and Dean; and her sister, Linda; and her sister-in-law Victoria. She will also be remembered by her niece Kari; her nephews Perry, Darin, Trent, Scott, and Sean and a long time friend, Fran. Marlene was predeceased by her parents Paul and Stella Clausen and her brother Kenneth. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle, N.W.) on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Suite 134, 1935 – 32nd Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T3E 7C8, Telephone: (403)290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family also wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Foothills Hospital. In particular to the nurses in Unit 100 and 112 for making her feel loved and comfortable in her final days. In living memory of Marlene Clausen a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.