Marlena Kay Klassen

Marlena “Marfarlarcar” Kay Klassen of Great Falls passed away March 15, 2018 peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Marlena was born March 7, 1960 in Great Falls. Marlena was given the gift of gab, and it took her to many places; England, France, Baltimore Maryland, San Clementi California, Gardiner Maine, Missoula Montana and New York City New York. But her favorite place was Montana. She was the real deal. Helping folks help themselves became her vocation and passion in this life. She enjoyed Sunday drives, planting anything, her daughter and her family. In 1986 Marlena became a nanny to a fine Baltimore family. Her charge, Alex and Kate, were very special to Marlena, and Liz and Larry became her familia. She is survived by her daughter Echo; son-in-law Christopher; grandson, Grayson; father, Charles Klassen; and brothers, T. J., Ronnie, Joe, James, Timothy and Anthony. Marlena was preceded in death by her cousin Matthew; Grandma-ma Dorothy; step-mother, Shyla Vice;birth mother June Miller; sister, Danawn and nephew Bobby.