Marilyn Mae Stromberg-Allen
Obituary
Marilyn Mae Stromberg-Allen passed away peacefully in Manteca, CA on October 14, 2023 with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hjalmar and Edna Stromberg, stepmother June Stromberg, and sister Carol Stromberg-Skillicorn.
She is survived by her children Elizabeth Allen-Justine (Mandi), Stephanie Buranzon (Larry), and Kevin Allen (Toni); her grandchildren Tony Buranzon, Gabriella Bustamante (Sal), Amy Berg (Donnie), Matthew Bereta, Chloe Allen, Jason Allen and Blaze Justine; and her great-grandchildren Kaydence (Ortega), Londynn, Teegan and Parker (Berg). She is also survived by her stepbrothers Bob Whyte and Jim Whyte.
Marilyn was born in Watsonville, CA, attended Watsonville High School and graduated in 1957. She was very active in student affairs and voted football home coming queen. She continued her education at Monterey Peninsula College, obtaining an AA degree, and furthered her education at Jose State University.
She married Chuck Allen in 1961 and made her home in Sunnyvale, CA where she raised their three children.
She worked for many years at Foster Brothers Lock and Security Company as a bookkeeper. She was an active member at the Crosswalk Community Church in Sunnyvale, where she served administratively.
She loved traveling with her longtime friend Marjie Burgin, often visiting family and friends during her travels. One of her favorite trips was visiting the Holy Land.
Throughout her life Marilyn was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, spending many hours with her family, passing on her amazing knitting and baking skills.
Her entire family is grateful to all the caring staff at The Commons Assisted Living in Manteca, where she spent her last year, and to the Hospice personnel at Vitas.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a contribution be made to your favorite charitable organization.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 2pm at Crosswalk Community Church, 445 S. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale. A reception will follow immediately after at the church's Community Center (same location.)
Published in The Pajaronian · October 26, 2023