Marilyn was born in Bergenfield, N.J  on April 21, 1938.
Her death was on March 30, 2023 in Seminole Florida
She lived in several areas of the country including Minneapolis,Portland and St. Petersburg Beach where she lived until her passing.
She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. William Ward, her parents Evelyn and Edward Knudsen and her brother Edward T. Knudsen Jr.
She is survived by brothers David E.Knudsen and Glenn C.Knudsen, sisters in Law Barbara A.Knudsen, Carol T. Knudsen and Nancy L. Knudsen
Also survived by many nieces and nephews including Erik Knudsen, Lori Knudsen March, Karen Simpson, Christine Miner, Elizabeth Shevlot, Dr. Thomas Knudsen, Annalise Heartsill, Kirsten Wright, Britt Morris, Liv Klein, Ander Knudsen, and Soren Knudsen.
She was a devote Christian and a member of Pasadena Community Church.
She graduated from Bergenfield High School, Taylor University with a BA, and The University of Minnesota where she received her Masters degree.
Marilyn was a grammar school teacher for many years and worked for various corporations in the Portland and St Petersburg area.
She was very involved with the St. Petersburg Opera where she volunteered for many years. She then became President of the Opera guild.
A celebration of Life will be held at the Mohn Funeral Home at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 27th. Donations in Marilyn's memory may be made to Samaritan's Purse, Operation Smile or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.