Marylen Krause

Marylen Joy Krause, resident of Sheridan WY, formerly of Turlock CA passed away on 02/13/2023 at her cozy home in Sheridan. She was born in San Francisco and was the daughter of a pastor.  Upon graduation from high school, she attended Bethany Bible College where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in teaching. She then moved to Juno, Alaska, and worked in the Juno youth village.  In 1974 she moved back to California and worked as an elementary school teacher.  In 1988 she married her first husband Paul and became a mother to her stepdaughter Ann. In 1992 she adopted her son James and was his kindergarten teacher.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, and teacher. Paul passed away in 2010. Marylen remarried in 2013 to her second husband John.  John and Marylen enjoyed their life together in retirement, traveling across the country and visiting friends and family.  John passed away in 2021.  Marylen moved to Sheridan to be close to family in the area. Marylen loved Sheridan and made many friends during her time there.

Marylen’s middle name was Joy, and many people know her by the name Joy.  She loved to sing, dance, and be around others. Her passion in life was being around children and teaching them.

A Celebration of Life is at 10:30 A.M., Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bethesda Worship Center, 5135 Coffeen Avenue, Sheridan, WY, with Pastor Scott Lee officiating. Refreshments will be served after the service.

She will be greatly missed by her children, siblings, and surrounding family. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.