Marion (Neils) Wienker
Grandma “Wink”
Marion Wienker passed away peacefully on August 30, 2015 at the age of 96 with her family by her side. She is survived by her two children Carolyn (Larry) Wales, Rick (Marie) Wienker, grandsons Chris (Karan) Wienker, Matthew (Holly) Wienker, Steven (Kim) Wales, Jason (Jesca) Wales, and great grandchildren Cheyenne and Ireland Wienker (Matt), Austin, Braden and Hunter Wales (Jason and Jesca), and Kaitlyn and Sydney Wales (Steve and Kim).
Marion was born in Spokane, WA. and grew up in Rainier Valley in Seattle. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1938 and attended Business College. Marion grew up next door to Carl Wienker, the man she would eventually marry and spend the next 71 years with until his death in 2011.
Carl and Marion raised their two children in the Rainier Valley/Renton area. Marion was a loving and devoted mother whose family was the most important thing in her life. She was active in PTA, March of Dimes, Girls Scouts and Cub Scouts, as well as innumerable grade school and high school functions with her children. Marion was a volunteer at the local Veterans Hospital, was a member of Rainier Beach Presbyterian Church and had a lifelong faith in the Lord.
Carl and Marion were avid golfers and Charter Members of Meridian Valley Country Club, where she won several awards in tournaments. They loved to take golf trips as often as possible, including many to Hawaii, her favorite vacation spot.
Carl and Marion had a large circle of friends and Marion enjoyed entertaining and hosting elaborate dinner parties. She was a very talented organist and would entertain friends and family with her beautiful organ music.
Marion took up several crafts and became very proficient in miniatures, making room scenes in which she created most all of the components of the scenes as well as the display cases. These room scenes are a treasured memory of the love and talent that went into each one.
More than anything, Marion’s life revolved around her family and doing anything she could with and for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Mom and “Grandma Wink’s” constant love and support will be deeply missed by her family, but her spirit for life will always be a source of inspiration.
