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Marlene Samuels Obituary
Great Falls —Marlene Mae (Dwello) Moser Samuels, 60, of Great Falls, a former Head Start teacher, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 after a brave battle with cancer, at Peace Hospice.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 1617 6th Avenue North, at 5:00 pm, with a potluck luncheon to follow. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O'Connor Funeral Home.
Marlene was born October 17, 1952 in Cut Bank to Earl and Elsa Dwello. She was raised in Kevin with her four siblings. She attended Sunburst High School and went on to attend Montana State University College of Technology, studying Early Childhood Development.
On September 23, 1972 Marlene was united in marriage to August Ludwig Moser in Shelby. They remained together until August's passing in March of 1999. She later met Gene Andrew Samuels and the two were married August 14, 2003 in Great Falls.
Marlene had and extensive work history. She worked for Opportunities Inc. as a Head Start teacher for over 30 years, civilian catering service for MANG for 25 years, Montana Association for the Blind for 16 years, United Sates Forest Service firefighter for 2-4 years, and was a State Fair worker in the Arts and Crafts building for six years.
She participated in the Great Falls MAB chapters and was a Brownie Girl Scouts Leader of 3-4 years. She was involved in many different bowling, dart, and pool leagues, and tap danced at the Moose Lodge for five years. She truly enjoyed being a fan and booster at the ballpark for over 28 years; supporting the Dodgers, White Sox, and Voyagers.
Marlene enjoyed spending time with little children, camping, canning, reading Nora Roberts novels, sewing, listening to Reba McIntire, plants, and bears. She was a very caring person and was very selfless giving to those in need.
Marlene is survived by her husband, Gene Samuels of Great Falls; mother Elsa Irene (Spitzer) Dwello of Havre; step-daughters Cindy Tollman and Xan Samuels of Idaho; son Earl Moser of Great Falls; step-son Kirk Moser of Great Falls; sisters Collene Tustin of Oregon and Earlene DeWinter of Havre; brother David Dwello of Conrad; six grandchildren; and friends Mary Laskey and Kay Stevens.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, August Moser; and brother Fred Dwello.
Memorials are suggested to Montana Association for the Blind Summer Orientation Program.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marlene Samuels
August 11, 2013
A wonderful lady who left us way too early! We will miss her greatly but we can take heart knowing she is in a better place. Ken and Donna McCulloch
August 6, 2013
Marlene's family: Please accept our sympathy at this too-soon death of Marlene. We never know how many days God grants each of us, but it sounds like Marlene made the best use of each one of them. She has certainly left a legacy of love and a great example for each of us to follow. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
Proverbs 31:10-31
Debbie Hanson
August 5, 2013
What a beautiful lady inside and out. I loved her amazing sense of humor and her ability to smile thru it all. I was privileged to work with her at the SOP and to call her my friend.
Fawna
August 4, 2013
Meeting you in Hospice was a special and emotional thing. I am still thinking of you all and praying for peace during this transition.
JoniDee Deshner
August 2, 2013
Marlene was one Awesome Woman and Teacher! I had 3 of my boys attend Headstart and they all had her!! She was amazing! I did just about every class trip they went on!! She will be greatly missed! She also loved helping others!!
Ed Worrell
August 2, 2013
Marlene will most definitely be missed, she was so thoughtful, and always willing to help with what ever task was put in front of her. She was always a great person to be around. She will be missed at the Great Falls MAB chapter meetings, and most of all at the summer program. We all will miss you Marlene,thanks for all the thoughtful things you have helped me with in the last 4 years.
Vanessa Faller
August 1, 2013
RIP Marlene, You were my first teacher and my favorite. Very lovely lady <3
lanette brisson
August 1, 2013
marlene was wonderful lady my son had her has a teacher she was a awesome person and a great teacher she will be miss a lot rip
Sheri Carter
August 1, 2013
Marlene was a important person in my daughter's life. She was her first teacher and instilled the love for learning in her. I will forever be thankful for that! I also had the opportunity to work with Marlene at Head Start. She had a bagfull of great tools to educate students! We were all lucky to have had Marlene in our lives!
Sue Meier
July 31, 2013
Gene & Earl, I am so sad to hear that Marlene is no longer in this world with us. I will miss her, her smile & laugh- we had good times together. I learned so much from her in the 2 years I worked along side her. I am so glad I was there when you were married, Gene. We will meet up with her again someday- till then, she will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Miss Sue
Nanci Sweet
July 31, 2013
Marlene,I hope you are sitting by a clear stream,surrounded by the forest. I will think of you when I go to Logging Creek. I know how you loved it there. R.I.P dear friend. Sincere condolences to your family.
Janet Huston
July 31, 2013
Marlene you will be missed. To her family may God bless you during this time. I was lucky enough to know Marlene and bowl with her. She was always a joy to be around.
Karen Carlson
July 31, 2013
We're very sorry for your loss.
July 31, 2013
Rest in peace my friend
Brenda Lewis
July 31, 2013
Marlene what a dear person friend and teacher you were you touched a lot of children's lives through your work at head start I know I learned a lot from working with you over at Longfellow that was a great time when we would sit in your room and talk about things for 3 hours I will never forget all you taught me and helped succeed in teaching I am sorry I never got to say good bye we would always say I have your number but you know life something Ill regret now you wont be any pain I was blessed to have your granddaughter in my class you will be missed so much prayers to her family and friends especially Mary Laskey
Neighbors
July 31, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with
Marlene's family and friends. May the God of all comfort bring peace to your hearts through His Word at
Psalm 9:9,10
Jerry Browning
July 31, 2013
So sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. My prayers are with Aunt Elsa and the family. ~Cousin Jerry Browning
Melanie E
July 31, 2013
Marlene will be sadly missed by all who loved her. I worke with Marlene a short time, but she taught me so much . I will never forget her. R.I.P. Miss Marlene.
Carolyn Highwood
July 31, 2013
Marlene you will truly be missed by all, family, friends, co-workers and by the many children you have taught. You were a good friend and during our careers together we had shared a lot of fun, laughter and tears. I am so glad I got to know you all these years, you always challenge me to do better. I will miss you.
July 31, 2013
to all of Marlene's family my whole family loved her and will greatly miss her. Words can not describe the the loss we are all feeling. Marlene will always be in our hearts.we love you. The LaTray family
Melynda White
July 31, 2013
My most sincere condolences go out to all of Marlene's family and dear friends. Marlene was an angel in life who touched and blessed many lives of those who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Marlene may fly with the angels in heaven now. Rest in peace my friend. May God be with you and your family.
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