Marianne Elizabeth Kline

April 26, 1972 - January 6, 2021

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Marianne Kline was born April 26, 1972 in Sacramento, California. Her family there owned Kline music, Sacramento’s oldest family owned music store — a fact she was quite proud of.

Marianne moved frequently as a young child, living in places such as Colorado and South Carolina. Ultimately, though, most of her childhood was spent in Hayden Lake, Idaho, where she lived with her grandpa and grandma. She spoke of fond memories; playing hoop with her grandpa and fishing together off the dock at Hayden Lake (although she said they never caught anything). Her grandmother would sing her lullabies in Swedish which she could still recite to the present day.

Upon graduating from high school in Spokane, Washington, Marianne embarked on adventures which landed her in Las Vegas, Hollywood and San Francisco. She had quite the time then with no shortage of fun stories to tell.

After a few years she became tiresome and homesick, returning to Spokane. Here Marianne met Patrick Stiley and together they started a family.

At this time, besides being a mother, one of her proudest achievements was earning a bachelor’s and AA in Human Resources from Southern New Hampshire University and Spokane Community College. She also owned and operated her own espresso stand called “Cup of Joe” in Cour ‘d’ Alene, Idaho, which she enjoyed very much. She stated she always “knew and cared about her customers,” something Marianne endeared in all her professions.

In 2008 Marianne moved her growing family to Port Townsend to be nearer to relatives. She soon fell in love with the small town by the water reared against the sky. Marianne began bartending at the Highway 20 Roadhouse where she quickly became a customer favorite. She always knew their favorite drink or was able to suggest a new one. She especially enjoyed conversing with the “buddy bar” and organizing events like the “Battle of the Bands.”

After sometime Marianne parted ways with Highway 20 Roadhouse and began her new career with the newly formed Jefferson County PUD. Here she proved herself as a competent meter reader. She always took the time to listen and answer customers’ questions and concerns while doing her duties in the field. It was while working for the PUD Marianne was diagnosed with cancer in December 2017. She was tremendously grateful for all the thoughts and support from her fellow PUD co-workers during her fight with cancer.

Marianne had several passions; camping at Sun Banks in Eastern Washington with friends and family; going with friends and family on vacation to Ocean Shores. Marianne loved playing host. She often invited folks to her home for a delicious dinner or an afternoon BBQ or having friends come over to watch the Hawks! She deeply enjoyed tending to the many beautiful flower plants on her deck and hanging from the porch. She revelled in listening to her favorite ‘80s music and, of course, going out to dance the night away! Marianne was also enthusiastic about volunteering at the local Elks for community causes and charities — and above all else, being a mother to her three children. Marianne was grateful for so much and will be deeply missed by the many whose paths met with hers.

Marianne is survived by her three children, Madison, Tristian and Kaylee; former husband Patrick Stiley; mother Suzanne Dunn and father Stan Kline; and sister Angie Kline and brother Nate Kline.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Elks Lodge in Port Townsend as soon as current conditions subside.