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Marian Njus March 29, 1931 – September 30, 2015 Marian Njus passed away on September 30, 2015 at the Army Residence Community in San Antonio. She was born March 29, 1931 in Banks, ND to Olga and Helmer Wold. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Chaplain Irving C. Njus; brothers, Harold Wold & Ralph Wold Gloria; brother-in-law Michael Njus Betty; She is survived by sister Melba Larson Lyle and Carmen Wold Carole; brother-in-law David Njus Edith; daughters, Cindy Atwell Bruce, Marcia Treviño Frank; sons, Ronald Mary Esther, Daniel Joanne; grandchildren, Erik & Carly Atwell, Paul & Anna Treviño, Amanda Lopez John, Raul Garza III Sara, Christian, Kitty, Greg, Jenny & Ben Njus; great-grandchildren, Noah & Wyatt Garza. Marian was a graduate of Lutheran Bible Institute, Waldorf Lutheran College and Luther College. She sang with her beautiful soprano voice in the college choirs and throughout her life with Irv. Irv and Marian were married for 59 years before he was called home by God. She was his rock and partner, supporting him during seminary and their first parish assignment before joining the Army. Their favorite station was Hawaii. Marian worked in Civil Service for many years. After retiring from the Army in 1988, Marian and Irv served multiple interim ministries in several church communities and continued these relationships after leaving. Marian was a true servant of God in her quilting, needlework and hospice activities, who loved to travel and who never met a stranger. Her work with hospice was very dear to her heart and her dedication earned her the Hospice Volunteer of the Year award. Marian made everyone feel welcome and created memories for her grandchildren with Irv: playing ping-pong, going to school, music, sport, and drama events. She created delicious meals out of minimal ingredients, designed and sewed beautiful clothing including her own wedding dress, always loved a good sale and modeled the pioneer spirit embodied in her inventive solutions to life's challenges. The family is thankful for the caring staff at the Army Residence Community ARC and to Pastor Dawn Silvius and Pastor Steve Cox at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Kiwanis Club, 3331 Jenkins, San Antonio, TX 78247 or Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 14700 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232.

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Marian Njus

October 2, 2015 - October 2, 2015