Mary Jane Korff

Mary Jane Korff (nee Agren) was born in Astoria on October 16, 1939, to Gustaf and Vivian Agren and
passed on September 30 th , 2023. Mary Jane spent her life nurturing her family and those close to her.
Everyone was welcome around her table, and the coffee pot was always on. Many hours full of laughter
and conversation were spent over plates of her delicious meals. She learned the joy of cooking and
sewing from her mother Vivian and shared that joy with her daughters and granddaughter. She was a
devoted mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She also had a soft spot for any animal in need and took
in many strays.
Mary Jane was a spitfire and always made those around her laugh. After graduating from Jewell School,
she soon met Tim Korff and the two married in 1964. They had a lust for life and enjoyed driving cars
and motorcycles and were members of the Jeep club Sons of Beaches. They were never afraid of a new
adventure, the greatest being parenthood. Mary Jane and Tim welcomed their two beautiful daughters
Christina Johnston (nee Korff) in 1968 and Pamela Korff in 1970.
Mary Jane loved living in Jewell and worked at the Jewell School as a cleaner, the same school that she,
her daughters, and her grandchildren attended. She also worked as a dietitian at the hospital in
Wheeler. Mary Jane grew up on a farm and always loved the outdoors, especially the beach where she
had many picnics with her family. When she wasn’t outdoors, she enjoyed crafting. She was an avid
quilter and made many blankets for her family.
She is survived by her brother John Agren, her sister Jeannie Agren-House, her children Christina and
Pamela, her two nieces, and her five grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 14, at 1:00 PM at the Jewell Cemetery.