B. Marie Rommen Obituary (1921

B. Marie Rommen died at her home in Poulsbo, Washington on Sunday just after noon. She was 90 years old and quietly went home to be with her Lord. She lived a long and full life surrounded by her loving husband, family, and friends. Marie was born in Kristansand, Norway in 1921. She lived her early years in the small suburb of Vennesla until she was 6 years old when her parents immigrated to the U.S. Her parents, John and Helga Berg, lived in NYC with her brother, Martin and sister, Ruth. Marie is once again together with her family in heaven. In the fall of 1941, Marie met Sigred E. Rommen. Sig was also born in Norway and had immigrated at the age of 17. They met on the Staten Island ferry to Brooklyn and eventually were married in the spring of 1943. Two weeks after their wedding, Sig left for over two years to serve his country in the South Pacific. Together they were part of that Greatest Generation. They would have been married 70 years in April. Marie and Sig raised four children, Edward, Alice, David and Ruth. They were blessed with nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was the sweetest, kindest, and most loving Wife, Mother, Bestemor, and Oldemor. Marie fulfilled her life goal to make God's Love a reality for all of her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the Salvation Army or the Union Gospel Mission.