Marie was born on October 24, 1951, in Omaha, Neb. She later moved to Federal Way and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1970.

She went on to Western Washington State College in Bellingham and graduated with a degree in math and economics.

In 1975, Marie married Stephen Eric Brown of Woodinville. They were married 31 years and had two children, Matthew Eric Brown, age 27, and Lisa Marie Brown (Sieberson), age 25.

Marie spent 23 years working in a local bank before retiring to volunteer at Bellingham High School while her children were in attendance there. She worked for the last eight years in the human resources department at Bellingham Technical College.

She was an active member at Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Marie was involved as an elder, planned for the new church building, served on the personnel committee, and sang in the choir. Her faith in Jesus Christ was the most important thing in her life.

Marie loved family and was the catalyst for many family activities including trips, get-togethers, sporting events and holiday celebrations.

She loved traveling, including the yearly trip to Lake Chelan and recent trips to Morocco and Thailand. While she enjoyed many things, being with family was of utmost importance.

She is survived by her loving husband, Eric; her kids, Matthew and Zena (Brown), and Lisa and Eric (Sieberson); her brother, Dennis Gosland; and her sister, Bobbi Jo LeBlanc.

A memorial service bearing witness to the resurrection of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was held March 5 at Birchwood Presbyterian Church.

Memorials may be made to Birchwood Presbyterian Church and the Combined Fund Drive at Bellingham Technical College.