J.Marja Nowling

Marja Nowling
Richfield, Utah

Our loving wife, mom, daughter and grandma Johanna Marja Smit Nowling, 59,  passed away in Orem, peacefully with her loving family by her side on August 10, 2014 after a long battle of illness. Marja was born on August 18, 1954 in Rotterdam, Holland to John H and Ann Van Stenis Smit of Gunnison.
She married Jim Nowling on February 27, 1976 in Las Vegas.
Marja was a member of the Richfield Ladies of Elks serving in many capacities including two terms as president, she served as president of the Utah Ladies of Elks organization 91-92. Marja was accomplished in many areas such as an LPN, owned and operated Notary on the Go and Mar Graphics. Marja was highly devoted to her entire family and all of her pets.
Marja is survived by her husband, Jim; and their children: Terry (Fred) Stark, Ashland KY; Steve, Richfield; and John (Angela), Central Valley. She was blessed with four grandchildren they are: Arron (Amber) Stark, Ryan Stark, James Nowling and Race Nowling.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Cremation services have been held.  Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the magleby Mortuary Chapel, 50 South 100 West, Richfield, where friends may call after 12:00 Noon.  Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Marja’s name to the charity of your choice.