Obituary of Marian E. Alstad

Marian E. Alstad was born on February 8, 1933 and passed away on the evening of May 27, 2023 at the age of 90 years and 3+ months on this planet. Marian was at her home in South Minneapolis where she passed away peacefully under the care of the Allina Home Hospice Organization.

Marian is survived by her husband Richard Nylander and they enjoyed a 44 year friendship and a 30 year marriage. Marian is also survived by her daughter Beverly Houser and many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Russell I. Alberg. Marian had another daughter, Vicki Abrahamson who sadly preceded Marian in death.

Watercolor painting and teaching how to create a watercolor painting was what Marian really enjoyed for at least 40 years and saw herself as a guide and mentor to her students. Marian taught watercolor painting at the Edina Art Center, Bloomington Art Center, in her home studio and also taught watercolor workshops all over the world. Her workshops were held in Mexico, Guatemala, France, Italy, Costa Rica, Norway, Ireland, Nova Scotia and New Mexico. Marian has won many awards for her paintings and was a lifelong member of the Minnesota Watercolor Society and served as the membership chairperson for many years.