Marjorie Perkins

Marjorie “Margie” M. Marshall Grondahl Perkins, 70, of Poulsbo, Washington, went home to heaven on May 12, 2014.

She was born to Harry Lee Marshall and Dorothy Geneive (Coller) Marshall on August 28, 1943, in Wenatchee, Washington.

She graduated from Port Townsend High School in 1962.

After high school, she held numerous jobs, including working at the Port Townsend movie theater, bakeries in Port Townsend and Seattle, house painting and as a dental receptionist in Port Townsend. She excelled in all of these jobs but found her true calling as a homemaker.

She also loved her gardening, cooking, enjoying all of God’s creatures on her property, spending quality time with numerous family and friends, and especially sharing the love of Jesus with everyone around her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Dorothy Marshall.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, Robert D. Perkins; sisters Joanne (Ed) Wood and Barbara Chambers, both of Poulsbo; brother Richard “Mike” (Michelle) Marshall of Forks; and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members who all cherished her and will miss her greatly.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Women’s Clinic of Columbus, Ohio, via World Harvest Church, P.O. Box 100, Columbus, OH 43272-9501.

“Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.” Proverbs 31:10-12 NLT