Marlene Elsbree Hoover died Sept. 28.

She was born in Seattle to Arthur Guy Elsbree and Katherine Ruth Minnick Elsbree.

After graduating from Washington State University, she taught elementary school in San Francisco for 10 years. She then moved to Bainbridge Island where she spent the rest of her life as a productive realtor and resident.

Marlene was a member of the Seattle Tennis Club, the Washington Athletic Club, and the Wing Point Golf and Country Club. Marlene was especially close to her two sisters, Arla Elsbree Foster and the late Lorraine Elsbree Sommer.

Marlene is survived by her sister Arla Elsbree Foster; nephew Albert Guy Foster and his wife Bridget; brother-in-law Donald J. Sommer; numerous cousins and many close friends.

Remembrances may be made to a favorite charity. Private services were held Oct. 17. An online guest book is at: www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.