Marilyn Tupling

Marilyn Amelia Tupling, 83, of Spokane, WA (formerly of Mansfield, WA) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 18, 2024, after battling with dementia and heart failure. Marilyn was born June 25, 1941 to Henry and Helen Matthiesen in Waterville, WA. She grew up on the family farm in Mansfield and attended the Mansfield School. Two years before graduating high school, she met and married the love of her life, Norman Tupling. They were married December 29, 1957 at the Lutheran Church in Withrow, WA. Norman was in the Navy and hours after their wedding they were on the road to Texas. During his enlistment they were stationed in San Antonio, TX and Oak Harbor, WA. In January of 1959, they welcomed their son, Henry with Julie following in December of 1960 and Patty in December 1961. Marilyn was always a hard worker bee. She was a homemaker until Julie started school. She worked at the Mansfield School from 1968 to 1974 as assistant cook to her mother, Helen. She also worked at Blue Chelan in the apple shed. Marilyn’s gift was taking care of people. She worked as house cleaner, lawn mower, meal preparer, medical provider, appointment transporter, and schedule organizer for her father, mother, siblings, and many other relatives when they needed her the most. When it was time for a meal, there was always enough food to set another plate for anyone who stopped by- because Marilyn cared for anyone in need. She would drop everything to help anyone that called and asked. Marilyn loved her family with all her heart. She loved to care for her grandkids whenever they needed her to. AND she was a fierce competitor when it came to card games. She loved playing pinochle especially with her grandkids… and sometimes cards even went flying on the floor! God was a big part of Marilyn’s life. She was a faithful follower of Christ and did her best to live her life to show it. She felt her family was a blessing from God and loved and accepted each one as they were, never passing judgment on them (or anyone else for that matter). Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, and her husband. She is survived by her children, Henry (JoAn) Tupling, of Mansfield; Julie (Scott) Loessin, of Spokane; and Patty Hanson, of Mansfield; and sister, Sharon Mongeon, of Spokane; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family too numerous to count. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 13th at 11:00am at the Mansfield United Protestant Church with a dinner following at the Pioneer Hall. Memorials in Marilyn’s memory can be made to the Forever Trevor Scholarship Fund (Community Foundation of NCW, 9 S. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee 98801).

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Marilyn Tupling

June 25, 1941 - August 18, 2024