What is your first memory of Marsha? Share a favorite memory you have of Marsha. Tell us about a special moment you shared with Marsha. Describe a time when Marsha made you laugh or smile. What is something you will always remember about Marsha? Talk about a shared experience you had with Marsha. What is something you did together that you enjoyed? Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Marsha. Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Marsha. What is something you learned from Marsha?

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Marsha Jean Dokken

Obituary

Guest Book

About

St. Cloud State University

Marsha Dokken Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 13, 2024.

Marsha Jean (Backstrom) Dokken, age 76, of Ramsey, MN, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023. Marsha was born on January 18, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, to the late John and Minnie (Nelson) Backstrom. She attended Patrick Henry High School and later pursued higher education at Saint Cloud State University.

Marsha will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband of 56 years, Roger, along with their children and their spouses: Lisa and Joseph (Jay) Cavanna, Nels and Christen (Busch) Dokken, and Sarah and John Dokken. She was a cherished grandmother to her granddaughters Elsa and Inga (Nels) and grandson Magnuss (Sarah).

Marsha is survived by her sister, Darlene (Backstrom) Ray, and brother, Tom Doucette, as well as her brothers-in-law Douglas Dokken, Steven Dokken, Brent King, and sisters-in-law Angela King, Carol Dokken (Douglas), Sandy Dokken (Glen), and Sheryl Doucette (Tom). She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie (Nelson) Backstrom, her in-laws Ralph and Orla (Gjerdingen) Dokken, her brother John Backstrom and wife Audrey, her brothers-in-law Glen Dokken and Rodney Ray (Darlene), and her nephew David Ray (Darlene). Marsha also mourned the loss of her beloved aunts and uncles.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Rockwoods, located at 9100 Quaday Ave NE, Otsego, MN 55330. There will be an opportunity for guests to share memories of Marsha at 12:30 p.m.

Marsha will forever be remembered for her kind heart, her unwavering love for her family, and her passion for life. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Please join us in honoring Marsha's memory and celebrating her remarkable life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Marsha Dokken's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Recent Activity

March 9, 2024

Karen Erickson posted to the memorial.

January 21, 2024

Lorraine Rhodes-Dix posted to the memorial.

January 19, 2024

Carol Balthazor Smith posted to the memorial.

7 Entries

Karen Erickson

March 9, 2024

Marsha and I met when she became the secretary for Shingle Creek elementary school. She was a new secretary and and I was a new principal and we both faced the daunting task of our first budget process in Minneapolis Public Schools. Marsha was sure we could do it with help from other secretary friends and she was correct, we completed the process with flying colors.
Marsha was the best secretary I worked with ( except for her daughter Lisa...it´s a toss up as to who was better). She was friendly with staff and parents, quick to make a joke to release tensions, very loyal and supportive to me, and though she didn´t need to be involved with the students , she was supportive to many of them. She talked about her kids Lisa, Nils, and Sarah as well as her husband Roger lovingly. When she had her first granddaughter's, she was " over the moon" with happiness.
Then they were her dogs Marge and Homer whom she dearly loved and talked about often.
Marsha was such a special person and friend. Your family and her friends lost a bright light of sunshine when Marsha passed. May she rest in peace and watch over us.

Lorraine Rhodes-Dix

January 21, 2024

My condolences on the passing of Ms Marsha. She was always a safe place with a kind word for me at Shingle Creek. She will be missed greatly!
Lorraine Rhodes-Dix

Carol Balthazor Smith

January 19, 2024

I grew up with Marsha when we lived across the street on 41st & Girard Ave No. We went to high school together - class of '64 (me) and '65 (Marsha). We stayed in contact until probably 1968, after both of us married. I will truly miss her comments on Facebook. Rest in peace my dear friend - love forever.
Carol Balthazor Smith

Paula Ready

January 17, 2024

I thought the world of Marsha. She was incredibly kind and compassionate and had such a fabulous sense of humor. She will be very missed by those who knew and loved her.