Marlene Dolliver Zorn, 74
Marlene Dolliver Zorn passed away on July 21, 2009, after a struggle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. She was born April 17, 1935, in Conrad.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home in Kalispell. Rev. Dennis Reese will be officiating.
Marlene grew up in Conrad, graduating from Conrad High School in 1953. In 1954 she was elected to the office of Grand Worthy advisor for the state of Montana Order of Rainbow for Girls.
She earned her teaching certificate from Northern Montana College in Havre in 1955, where she met fellow educator Dale Zorn, whom she married in 1956. She received her bachelor's degree in education from the University of Montana in 1969, and her master's degree in education from Concordia College in Chicago.
Marlene was an active member of Eastern Star and served as the Worthy Matron in Shelby.
She was a talented and respected educator and mentor. She taught elementary school in Hinsdale, Superior, St. Regis, Kevin, and Cut Bank, as well as Itasca, Ill. She also served as principal in Cut Bank and Choteau.
Marlene enjoyed being with her family, quilting, and her flower gardens. She was a loving wife and mother and brought joy into the lives of those around her. She was very active in the communities in which she lived, and everyone who knew Marlene held her in the highest regard. A giving friend and colleague, her integrity and commitment to others made her a wonderful role model.
She is survived by her husband, Dale; two daughters, Leanne Roberts and husband Kevin, and Wendy Ihde and husband Brian; two sons, Dan Zorn and wife Anne Marie, and Bob Zorn and wife Shery; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Jeanne Kildahl, and husband, Marv; two brothers, Dick Dolliver and wife Betty, and Bob Dolliver and wife Pat; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Hazel Dolliver; and her brother, Don Dolliver.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Home Options Hospice, c/o The Northwest Healthcare Foundation, 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901, www.nwhc.org/foundation.
To send condolences, please visit www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.