The world lost one of its sweetest, most gentle souls on June 6, 2014 with the passing of Marie Johanne (Paulsen) Oien at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton South Dakota at the age of 91 years.
Marie was born October 26, 1922 in Beresford, SD, to Nels and Clara (Andersen) Paulsen.
Marie was both baptized and confirmed at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Beresford. She attended Beresford High School and graduated in 1942. After graduating, she received a certificate for the Palmer Method of Business Writing. She then went to work at the Air Base in Sioux Falls, SD during World War II and then was employed at the First National Bank in Beresford, SD, where she met the love of her life. On March 23, 1947 Marie and Orvin were united in marriage at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Beresford, SD. The couple resided in Beresford, until 1952 when they moved west of Volin, where they remained until moving into Volin in November of 1992. They were blessed with three children: Wayne, Elaine, and Lisa (Tripp); who were the absolute joys of her life.
Marie was a member of Faith United Lutheran Church, was active in WELCA, and participated in the Gayville-Volin Senior Buddies. She was a member of the camping club.
She attended all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's events with pride and dedication. Marie loved her Russian Peonies that she transplanted from her mother's yard, and spending endless hours in her garden.
Marie is survived by her husband of 67 years, Orvin; son Wayne Oien (Yankton), daughters Elaine Oien (Sioux City) and Lisa Tripp (Special friend Bob Proefrock) (Gayville), Grandchildren Matthew (Julie) Oien of Volin; Timothy (Melissa) Oien of Volin; Joshua (Kearstin) Oien of Beresford; Jonathan (Susan) Oien of Long Beach, MS; Amanda (Russell ) Frazier of Volin; Krista (Bubba) Tripp of Yankton; Cameron (Camille) Tripp of Volin, and Jeremy Tripp of Volin. Great-Grandchildren are Ashleigh, Hunter, Ashley, Cody, Grace, Brendan, Joseph, Emily, Katelynn, Nick, Lilly, Damien, Lily, Evan, Ava, and MacKenzie. She is also survived by Her sister Ruth Larsen of Beresford, Brother John (Betty) Paulsen of Beresford, Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Robert (Norma) Oien of Volin, Kenneth (Louise) Oien of Yankton, Gene (Mary) Oien of Machesney Park, Ill., Jeanette (Marlin) Hirzel, Mesa, AZ and Phyllis Nelson, Mesa, AZ, Bonnie Oien of Yankton, Norma Oien of Topock, AZ.
Marie was preceded in death by her sister Lucille Johnson, Brother in law Clifton Johnson, Brothers in law Harvey Larsen, brothers in law Clayton Oien, Henry Oien, Arvin Nelson, nephew Raymond Oien, and Great grandson Matthew M. Oien.
Marie was born October 26, 1922 in Beresford, SD, to Nels and Clara (Andersen) Paulsen.
Marie was both baptized and confirmed at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Beresford. She attended Beresford High School and graduated in 1942. After graduating, she received a certificate for the Palmer Method of Business Writing. She then went to work at the Air Base in Sioux Falls, SD during World War II and then was employed at the First National Bank in Beresford, SD, where she met the love of her life. On March 23, 1947 Marie and Orvin were united in marriage at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Beresford, SD. The couple resided in Beresford, until 1952 when they moved west of Volin, where they remained until moving into Volin in November of 1992. They were blessed with three children: Wayne, Elaine, and Lisa (Tripp); who were the absolute joys of her life.
Marie was a member of Faith United Lutheran Church, was active in WELCA, and participated in the Gayville-Volin Senior Buddies. She was a member of the camping club.
She attended all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's events with pride and dedication. Marie loved her Russian Peonies that she transplanted from her mother's yard, and spending endless hours in her garden.
Marie is survived by her husband of 67 years, Orvin; son Wayne Oien (Yankton), daughters Elaine Oien (Sioux City) and Lisa Tripp (Special friend Bob Proefrock) (Gayville), Grandchildren Matthew (Julie) Oien of Volin; Timothy (Melissa) Oien of Volin; Joshua (Kearstin) Oien of Beresford; Jonathan (Susan) Oien of Long Beach, MS; Amanda (Russell ) Frazier of Volin; Krista (Bubba) Tripp of Yankton; Cameron (Camille) Tripp of Volin, and Jeremy Tripp of Volin. Great-Grandchildren are Ashleigh, Hunter, Ashley, Cody, Grace, Brendan, Joseph, Emily, Katelynn, Nick, Lilly, Damien, Lily, Evan, Ava, and MacKenzie. She is also survived by Her sister Ruth Larsen of Beresford, Brother John (Betty) Paulsen of Beresford, Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Robert (Norma) Oien of Volin, Kenneth (Louise) Oien of Yankton, Gene (Mary) Oien of Machesney Park, Ill., Jeanette (Marlin) Hirzel, Mesa, AZ and Phyllis Nelson, Mesa, AZ, Bonnie Oien of Yankton, Norma Oien of Topock, AZ.
Marie was preceded in death by her sister Lucille Johnson, Brother in law Clifton Johnson, Brothers in law Harvey Larsen, brothers in law Clayton Oien, Henry Oien, Arvin Nelson, nephew Raymond Oien, and Great grandson Matthew M. Oien.
The world lost one of its sweetest, most gentle souls on June 6, 2014 with the passing of Marie Johanne (Paulsen) Oien at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton South Dakota at the age of 91 years.
Marie was born October 26, 1922 in Beresford, SD, to Nels and Clara (Andersen) Paulsen.
Marie was both baptized and confirmed at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Beresford. She attended Beresford High School and graduated in 1942. After graduating, she received a certificate for the Palmer Method of Business Writing. She then went to work at the Air Base in Sioux Falls, SD during World War II and then was employed at the First National Bank in Beresford, SD, where she met the love of her life. On March 23, 1947 Marie and Orvin were united in marriage at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Beresford, SD. The couple resided in Beresford, until 1952 when they moved west of Volin, where they remained until moving into Volin in November of 1992. They were blessed with three children: Wayne, Elaine, and Lisa (Tripp); who were the absolute joys of her life.
Marie was a member of Faith United Lutheran Church, was active in WELCA, and participated in the Gayville-Volin Senior Buddies. She was a member of the camping club.
She attended all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's events with pride and dedication. Marie loved her Russian Peonies that she transplanted from her mother's yard, and spending endless hours in her garden.
Marie is survived by her husband of 67 years, Orvin; son Wayne Oien (Yankton), daughters Elaine Oien (Sioux City) and Lisa Tripp (Special friend Bob Proefrock) (Gayville), Grandchildren Matthew (Julie) Oien of Volin; Timothy (Melissa) Oien of Volin; Joshua (Kearstin) Oien of Beresford; Jonathan (Susan) Oien of Long Beach, MS; Amanda (Russell ) Frazier of Volin; Krista (Bubba) Tripp of Yankton; Cameron (Camille) Tripp of Volin, and Jeremy Tripp of Volin. Great-Grandchildren are Ashleigh, Hunter, Ashley, Cody, Grace, Brendan, Joseph, Emily, Katelynn, Nick, Lilly, Damien, Lily, Evan, Ava, and MacKenzie. She is also survived by Her sister Ruth Larsen of Beresford, Brother John (Betty) Paulsen of Beresford, Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Robert (Norma) Oien of Volin, Kenneth (Louise) Oien of Yankton, Gene (Mary) Oien of Machesney Park, Ill., Jeanette (Marlin) Hirzel, Mesa, AZ and Phyllis Nelson, Mesa, AZ, Bonnie Oien of Yankton, Norma Oien of Topock, AZ.
Marie was preceded in death by her sister Lucille Johnson, Brother in law Clifton Johnson, Brothers in law Harvey Larsen, brothers in law Clayton Oien, Henry Oien, Arvin Nelson, nephew Raymond Oien, and Great grandson Matthew M. Oien.
Marie was born October 26, 1922 in Beresford, SD, to Nels and Clara (Andersen) Paulsen.
Marie was both baptized and confirmed at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Beresford. She attended Beresford High School and graduated in 1942. After graduating, she received a certificate for the Palmer Method of Business Writing. She then went to work at the Air Base in Sioux Falls, SD during World War II and then was employed at the First National Bank in Beresford, SD, where she met the love of her life. On March 23, 1947 Marie and Orvin were united in marriage at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Beresford, SD. The couple resided in Beresford, until 1952 when they moved west of Volin, where they remained until moving into Volin in November of 1992. They were blessed with three children: Wayne, Elaine, and Lisa (Tripp); who were the absolute joys of her life.
Marie was a member of Faith United Lutheran Church, was active in WELCA, and participated in the Gayville-Volin Senior Buddies. She was a member of the camping club.
She attended all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's events with pride and dedication. Marie loved her Russian Peonies that she transplanted from her mother's yard, and spending endless hours in her garden.
Marie is survived by her husband of 67 years, Orvin; son Wayne Oien (Yankton), daughters Elaine Oien (Sioux City) and Lisa Tripp (Special friend Bob Proefrock) (Gayville), Grandchildren Matthew (Julie) Oien of Volin; Timothy (Melissa) Oien of Volin; Joshua (Kearstin) Oien of Beresford; Jonathan (Susan) Oien of Long Beach, MS; Amanda (Russell ) Frazier of Volin; Krista (Bubba) Tripp of Yankton; Cameron (Camille) Tripp of Volin, and Jeremy Tripp of Volin. Great-Grandchildren are Ashleigh, Hunter, Ashley, Cody, Grace, Brendan, Joseph, Emily, Katelynn, Nick, Lilly, Damien, Lily, Evan, Ava, and MacKenzie. She is also survived by Her sister Ruth Larsen of Beresford, Brother John (Betty) Paulsen of Beresford, Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Robert (Norma) Oien of Volin, Kenneth (Louise) Oien of Yankton, Gene (Mary) Oien of Machesney Park, Ill., Jeanette (Marlin) Hirzel, Mesa, AZ and Phyllis Nelson, Mesa, AZ, Bonnie Oien of Yankton, Norma Oien of Topock, AZ.
Marie was preceded in death by her sister Lucille Johnson, Brother in law Clifton Johnson, Brothers in law Harvey Larsen, brothers in law Clayton Oien, Henry Oien, Arvin Nelson, nephew Raymond Oien, and Great grandson Matthew M. Oien.
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