Marvel A. Borden Obituary (1921 - 2013)

Marvel A. Borden, age 92, of Menomonie, WI passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at Country Terrace, with hospice. The former Marvel Ann Overby was born April 23, 1921 in Menomonie, WI to Simon and Carrie (Freseth) Overby. She was raised in the Menomonie area, attended Clack Country Grade School and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1939. On June 22, 1940 Marvel married Henry Borden in Menomonie. They resided in Menomonie except for the few years they were in Spooner, WI and Pecatonica, IL. Marvel was a homemaker most of her life, working a short time at Menomonie Farmers Credit Union during the 1950's. She was actively involved in her children's organizations, including P.T.A., Brownies, Brownie Day Camp and church. She encouraged them in all they did. She and her husband also enjoyed attending all games and other events their children and grandchildren were involved in. Marvel was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, VFW Auxiliary and the Menomonie Women of the Moose where she was "Woman of the Year" in 1988. She also received her Academy of Friendship degree from the Women of the Moose in 1995. Marvel is survived by her children, Sharron (Gary) Buss of Menomonie, Judy Borden of Nashville, TN, Kaye (Ted) Schroeder of Long Prairie, MN and Paul "Buzz" Borden of Baldwin, WI; eight grandchildren, Tryn (Michael) Saben, Troy (RaeAnn) Buss, Tara (Jeff) Fredrickson, Jennifer (Ken) Street, Jodi Joyce, Brian (Pam) Schroeder, Kari (Scott) Prescott, Shauna (Erik) Lindstrom, 15 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Carrie Overby and her husband Henry in 2004. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2013 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Heather Wigdahl officiating. There will be visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie with Women of the Moose service at 7:00 p.m. by Menomonie Chapter 682. Burial will be in Tramway Cemetery in the Town of Menomonie, Dunn Co. Wisconsin.