Marlene A. Becker, 83

Marlene A. Becker, 83 of Whitefish, passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends who loved her. She was born on June 15, 1940, in Whitefish to the late, Andrew Joseph Voermans and Dorothy Mary Voigt.

Love for her family was the number one priority. After graduating high school she went to work for the Forest Service as a secretary, after she was recommended by one of her high school teachers.

Marlene loved living the simple life on our farm. She enjoyed her gardening, flowers, working the cows, raking hay, helping the boys with their 4-H projects, and being a 4-H leader for 29 years. She loved raising African violets, weaving baskets, and many other craft projects. She loved the challenge of trying to get the Grand Champion Gladiola and Lily at the Northwest Montana Fair each year.  

Marlene and husband, Dwayne, worked side by side running a cleaning business for over 37 years. 

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gerry Stevens and nephew, Ryan Voermans.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dwayne of 54+ years; sons, Doug (Jackie) Stevens and Kevin Becker; sister, Margo Voermans; brother, Bill ( Marsha) Voermans; nieces, Teri Stevens, Cheri Stevens and Holly (Tom) Manning; and nephew Cody Voermans.  

A rosary service will be held at 10 a.m. on June 6, followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church in Kalispell. Burial will follow at the Whitefish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Whitefish Food Bank.