Marie Anne Holten

Published 12:03 pm Thursday, April 11, 2024

Marie Anne Holten

May 17, 1952 – April 8, 2024

Marie Anne (Sammis) Holten, Eagle Point, Oregon, passed away on April 8, 2024 after a battle with Pancreatic cancer. She was born May 17, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, WA to Ward Steven Sammis & Myrtle Anne Sammis (Jorgensen).


As a woman of deep faith, Marie felt it was vital to cherish people for who they are, and not what they are. To Marie, everyone had a value, and she was grateful for their presence in her life.

She grew up mostly in southern Oregon and graduated from Reedsport High School in 1970. Marie was a good student and enthusiastic band member. As the first in her family to attend college, she was overjoyed to receive scholarships and Honors-at-Entrance from Linfield College in McMinnville, OR. Marie graduated in May 1975 with a BA in Science/Communications double-major.

While at Linfield, Marie met the love of her life, Kirk Holten. Marie and Kirk were married on March 20, 1976 (the first day of spring) at the Westport Community Church, Westport, OR.

Marie had a very strong work ethic. After completing a management training program at US Bank, she worked as a Profitability Analyst, and later as a Medical Management Analyst for Select Care.

Marie was a devoted mother to her two children, Danielle and Michael. She left her work carer for several years when the children were young to give them a strong start in life.

Marie is survived by her husband of 48 years Kirk Holten (Eagle Point, OR), daughter Danielle Holten (Roseville, CA), and son Michael Holten (Richland, WA).

She will be laid to rest in Murray Hill Cemetery, Clatskanie, OR. In leu of flowers, Marie would like you to consider making a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help children fight cancer.