Marjorie Ewing Carlson was born and raised in Seattle She was an only child. She attended the University of Washington and was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority.

In 1937, she married Arnold Carlson, who also grew up in Seattle and attended the University of Washington. Upon graduation, he became an officer in the U.S. Navy. As newlyweds, they moved to the Boston area for a couple of years, while the Navy sent Arnie to Harvard for a master’s degree in business administration. Arnie was sent to Guam just prior to the Pearl Harbor attack. He was taken prisoner by the Japanese when they captured that island. He was a prisoner of war for over three years. During that time, Marjorie lived with her parents in Seattle, where she was involved with other POW wives in sending letters and packages to the men. Her faith in God was her main source of strength during this time.

Following Arnie’s return after the war, the family moved to Utah for two years. Their son Doug was born and in the next two years, the Navy transferred the family each year.

Arnie retired from the Navy after 31 years of service. With each move, Marjorie easily made friends and became involved in various Bible studies and church activities. She enjoyed traveling and visiting local places of interest. She was often a tour guide when friends and family came to visit.

When the family settled in Seattle, Arnie had a second career teaching business courses at Seattle Pacific College. Marjorie enjoyed being involved in the college and faculty activities.

Arnie died in 1983. A year later, Marjorie sold their house in Seattle and moved to a retirement community in Issaquah. She again enjoyed involvement with friends and activities there.

Over six years ago, Marjorie moved to Aegis Lodge. She is not as interactive with people as she used to be, but she does feel at home there. She enjoys the staff, residents and activities, and often comments on the beauty of the building and grounds.

Marjorie has always loved dogs and had a variety of dogs throughout her life. She enjoys when dogs come to visit at Aegis. Another love through the years has been Lummi Island. Her family discovered a resort on the west side of the island when she was growing up. The family continued to visit the island on yearly trips to Washington. In retirement, she and Arnie purchased property and built a summer home on Lummi. Unfortunately, she can no longer tolerate trips to the island.

Most important in Marjorie’s life has been her Christian faith. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. Her focus through the years has been a desire that those she meets would know Him also. God continues to faithfully keep her in His care.