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Marilyn Ruth (Myhren) Sandberg passed away peacefully January 10, 2021 at the age of 94 in Turlock California and is now rejoicing with Jesus, her Lord and Savior. Marilyn was born August 20, 1926 in Sacramento California to Joe and Ruth Myhren. She lived in Sacramento and attended Swedish Evangelical Covenant Church until she left to earn her RN degree from Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago Illinois. It was in Chicago where she met and married Harry A. Sandberg on May 17, 1950 in Loves Park, Illinois. Their family began with the birth of Craig Myhren Sandberg (1951) in Rockford Illinois, then Terri Lynn Sandberg (Swanson) (1953) in Burbank, California, then Nancy Jo Sandberg (Helwig) (1956) in Sacramento, California. Although Marilyn opted to stay at home while her children grew up, she maintained her license and continued her nursing career in Sacramento at American River Hospital. After moving to Valencia California, Marilyn continued nursing at Henry Mayo Hospital, and was active in the Evangelical Free Church in Burbank California. Marilyn also joined and led the local chapter of the Christian Women’s Club. After 20 years in Valencia, Marilyn and Harry moved to Turlock California. A few years after Harry’s passing, Marilyn moved into Covenant Village and remained there until God called her home. Marilyn and Harry were active members of the Turlock Covenant Church. Marilyn was such a special person. She was beautiful inside and out. She loved and was devoted to her family above everything on this earth. She loved the Lord and displayed that love with the gift of hospitality and the heart of a servant. She was always active in her church… mostly behind the scenes in the kitchen or throwing birthday parties in her home for the elderly. In her younger years, with her beautiful contralto voice, Marilyn sang solos and duets at church services and for weddings. As a nurse, she turned down lucrative career advancements because she wanted to be hands-on to assist and comfort people in pain. In addition, she donated her time and prepared home-made meals for the homeless for the Salvation Army shelter. She was especially a wonderful, supportive mom and a loving, devoted wife. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Arnold Sandberg; her sister, Joan (Dolly) Anduri; great-grandchild, (Sam Liimatta). Marilyn is survived by her son, Craig M. Sandberg (Julie); daughters, Terri S. Swanson (Gary) and Nancy J. Helwig (David); sister, Shirley Peppers; brother, Joe Myhren (Charlotte); grandchildren, Scott Helwig (Toni), Mary Helwig, Brian Swanson (Mary), Lauren (Sandberg) Liimatta (Phil), Sarah (Swanson) Odeyemi, and Matt Sandberg; great-grandchildren; Aubrie Odeyemi, Blake Liimatta, Caleb Odeyemi, Jack Liimatta, and Ember Swanson. She leaves many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Marilyn felt that all children should have the opportunity to attend a summer camp and learn about what a friend we have in Jesus. In lieu of flowers, you may donate in Marilyn’s memory to Mission Springs Partners Fund, Mission Springs Camps and Conferences, 1050 Lockhart Gulch Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Or online at missionsprings.com/giving. Specify Marilyn Sandberg. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a family-only graveside service will be held in February.

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Marilyn Ruth Sandberg

August 20, 1926 - January 10, 2021