Marciel Wagner

Marciel R. Wagner, of Lynden, passed away at Lynden Manor Assisted Living on April 28.

Born in Prosser, Washington on March 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Osborn and Juanita E Rolph. Marciel was 94 years old.

Following high school graduation, Marciel enrolled at the University of Washington. While attending the UW in 1947, Marciel met her husband, Robert Wagner.  

They were married in October 1948 in Los Angeles and enjoyed 59 wonderful years together.

Bob’s career took their family to different locations from Olympia, Walla Walla, Newport Beach, CA, then Ferndale, eventually settling in Lynden.

Marciel spent several years working at Ferndale High School, running the Reading Clinic. 

After leaving the high school, she worked at Mel Hollinger Reality, in Blaine as a Real estate agent.

Following Roberts retirement, travel was a favorite hobby for them as they visited Europe and the UK several times. 

During the spring and summer, Marciel could be found in their yard tending to her beautiful gardens.  

When visiting their home during those months one could always count on a beautiful bouquet on display.

Marciel and Robert attended and were active members of First Reformed Church in Lynden.  

Marciel is preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy in 1957; daughter Cindra in 1974; and Husband Robert 2007.

Marciel is survived by son Greg (Carla) Wagner of Lake Stevens; daughter Jill (Brad) Kennison of Essex, Vermont; granddaughters, Tamara (Eric) Stuller, Kimberly (Ryan) Grennan and Brooke (Dan) Karr; along with seven great-grandchildren.

Memorials in Marciel’s name are suggested to Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, 4800 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98105.

The family graveside service will be Friday, May 27 at 1 p.m. at the Prosser Cemetery in Prosser WA.

You may share your condolences and memories in the online guest book at gilliesfuneralhome.com. 

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.