Marsha A. Haugen Wagenhauser
Marsha A. Haugen Wagenhauser rose to heaven to lay her crown at the throne of Jesus to live forever on Feb. 13, 2010. Born Aug. 5, 1955 in Hot Springs to Millard and Sylvia (Sue) Haugen, they moved to Columbia Falls until she graduated from Columbia Falls High School. She met Ralph Wagenhauser, they were married March 22, 1975 and together they had Ryan and Heidi whom she loved, taught and served with the wisdom and excellence that only a woman of God could accomplish.
Settling in Great Falls she attended and lead BSF groups and found their church home at Valley Community Bible Church where she met her beloved brothers and sisters in Christ with whom she would pray, worship and serve her Lord and Savior. Marsha continued to work at the Great Falls Clinic where she was loved and supported by all her co-workers. She will be greatly missed. She was truly a good friend who touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. You could not help but see the light of the Father in her heart.
Marsha loved family gatherings and parties. All those that knew her will love and remember her always for her jokes, laughing, and the pure joy from her love, zest for life and serving God. Even in the midst of her battle with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma she continued to laugh and look for the beauty and chances to witness to grow the kingdom of God.
Marsha leaves behind her best friend and husband, Ralph, son Ryan and his wife Erica of Seattle, daughter Heidi of Great Falls, sister Arla Wilson of Columbia Falls, brother M.G. (Sonny) Haugen and his wife, Lucy of Great Falls and brother Milt Haugen and his wife, Wanda of Kalispell and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends who will miss her laugh, sense of humor and who can't wait to be welcomed into the arms of our Father where she will be waiting for that second hug.
A celebration of Marsha's life will be held Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. at Valley Community Bible Church, 3400 Flood Rd, Great Falls. A luncheon with laughter and hugs will immediately follow.
She will be laid to rest in at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia Falls, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center or The American Cancer Society.