Marion Podany left us peacefully on Nov. 9, 2012, at Rocky Point Care Home in Lakeport, Calif. She had just celebrated her 89th birthday with friends and family.

She was born Marion Elizabeth Clouse in Elk River, Minn., the eldest of three, to Frances and Mary Clouse.

It was in Minnesota where she met her husband of 48 years, Mike Podany. The couple moved to California in 1949 where they settled in Yuba City and Mike started his career in the propane gas business.

They happily raised their three children and in 1961 Marion went back to school to fulfill her dream of being a nurse. In 1973 the couple retired their careers and moved to Clearlake Highlands and then on to settle in Kelseyville.

Marion was a natural caregiver and loved to assist others. She was a life member of the Kelseyville Lioness Club, an active member of the American Legion Tredway Post No. 194 of Kelseyville, and had a love for the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church.

Above all Marion loved her family. She is survived by her three children, Marilyn (Brian) Johnson, Marcy Savala and Mike (Nancy) Podany; seven grandchildren, Chip Tanner, Angie Quinn, Todd Tanner, Kimberly Savala, Cissie Morlan, Brilynn Johnson-Lemberger and Breanna Davis; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate Marion’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport. A reception will follow at the American Legion in Kelseyville.

Donations can be made to the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 310 or the Kelseyville Lioness Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 652.

For further information please call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or www.chapelofthelakes.com .