Marion Eileen Ast

Published 8:54 pm Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Sept. 29, 1923 – June 23, 2014

Born on September 29, 1923, in Salesville, (nka Gallatin Gateway), MT, to Ray and Maggie Kelly (Michener).

Her family moved to Portland, OR, in the mid 20s.

During WWII, She joined the Army Medical Corp. where she met Fred Ast (Sr). They were married May 26, 1946, in El Paso, Texas. After WWII, they moved to Oregon and raised four children, Patricia, Fred (Jr), Barbara and Geri. Following the death of her husband in February 2000, she returned to Central Oregon.

On June 23, with family at her side, she completed her journey in this world, only to begin her next. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Maggie; her sister, Alice Jane; her husband, Fred; and her youngest daughter, Geri Hughey (Marchington). She is survived by her sister, Margaret Rae Duncan of Vancouver, WA.; her daughters, Pat Kelly of Port Townsend, WA, and Barb Marder of Desert Hot Springs, CA., her son, Fred Ast (Jr) of Sisters, OR.; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She passes on her love to all she met during her life, and especially those during these past few months. She was especially thankful to the special people at our local Veteran’s Service Office, the special individuals at Partners In Care, and especially the loving relationships she had with the residential care team at Bend Villa. They were there in her time of need, put a sparkle in her eye and a smile on her face.

In lieu of flowers, please consider Partners In Care or a charity of your choice.

Autumn Funerals of Bend entrusted with arrangements.