Marcia DenUyl Dietz, 71, died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of October 24, 2026, at her home in Beaverton, Oregon, with her three daughters by her side. Marcia was born on February 23, 1955, in Birmingham, Michigan, to Robert and Andrea DenUyl, and her family eventually moved to Bloomfield Hills where she grew up. Marcia spent much of her adult life raising her daughters in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Oregon in 2009. She cherished her independence and took great pride in the life she built for herself in Beaverton. Marcia was known as a hardworking person who faced difficult situations with toughness and resolve. Her dry sense of humor and her determination remained with her until the very end and will be profoundly missed by those who knew her. One of Marcia’s greatest loves was animals, and she was deeply devoted to the numerous pets she had throughout her life. She especially loved Labrador retrievers and formed profound connections with several over the years, including Sam, Ben, Rex, and others, all who passed on before her. Marcia always had multiple cats and found great joy in observing the bonds they formed with each other and the dogs. There was no shortage of treats and toys for the animals in her care. She is survived by her dogs Mac and Minne and cats Midas and Logan, all of whom loved her immensely and were by her side until the end. Marcia enjoyed spending time at home with her animals and watching her favorite shows on television like Jeopardy and AFV. Before her mobility became limited, she also loved going to the dog park, taking long drives, seeing movies in the theater, laying out by the pool, and going shopping. She was known for always looking put together, from her styled blonde hair down to her fashionable high-heeled shoes. One of her favorite places in the world was Macatawa, Michigan where her family had cottages a stone’s throw from Lake Michigan. She would go there often growing up and brought her children there nearly every summer when they were young. She loved laying on the beach, soaking up the sun for hours during the day, and watching her beloved labs swim in the lake to fetch balls she threw for them in the evening. Marcia is survived by her loving family, including her older brother, Doug DenUyl (Margarita); her nephew Clark DenUyl (Kelsey) and nieces Julia Goldman (Daniel) and Deborah Gray (Austin); her daughters, Lindsay Kohler (Danny), Andria Townsend (Mike), and Erica Dietz; and her granddaughters, Cassidy Kohler, Danielle Kohler, and Abigail Kohler. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce DenUyl (Jacquelyne); her nephew, Eric DenUyl; and her parents, Robert and Andrea DenUyl. Marcia’s life was marked by perseverance, humor, and devotion to the people and pets she loved. In both ordinary days and hard moments, she carried herself with strength, and she will be remembered as a fighter. Please help us in honoring her memory by petting a dog, playing your favorite music on a long drive, or smoking a joint on the beach.