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Bertha Fey Obituary

Bertha Mae Fey, 82, of Sequim passed away on June 26, 2013. Born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 12, 1930, her family moved to Anchorage, AK in 1946 and she graduated from Anchorage High School in 1949. She met and married her husband, Virgil Fey, in Anchorage at age 19 and they were married August 16, 1950. The Fey's moved to Bellevue, WA in 1971 where they raised their two children, Julie and Gerald Fey. They resided in Bellevue for many years before moving to Sequim in 1999.

Bertha Mae was a homemaker who took great pride in caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. Over the years, Virgil and Bertha Mae enjoyed flying, boating, RV'ing, touring in classic cars along with numerous Shriner events. Bertha Mae was the 1st Lady at Queen City Yacht Club in 1983 and was active in boating for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Virgil Fey, daughter Julie Fey-Emard, son Gerald Fey and his wife Melissa Fey and 6 grandchildren, Michael, Lisa, Tori, Jordan, Lilly and Allison. She was the foundation of our family and will be dearly missed.

Bertha Mae was preceded in death by her parents Morris and Dovie Killen.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2013.

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Anna (Martin) & Roger Carmen

July 4, 2013

Our condolences to the Virgil and the Fey family.

June 29, 2013

Virgil,
Mary Lou and I extend our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your wife. We only recently met her on our short visit to your home. But we found her to be a delightful person and I know you will miss her greatly. Our best wishes are with you and hope you find comfort in children and friends to deal with the great grief you must feel.

Your Delta Friends
Jack and Mary Lou Adney

June 28, 2013

Virgil, As an honorary PNAer I'm very sad at the passing of Bertha Mae. I know I met her at least once in ANC. Remember the good times, May the Force be with you. Rod Mueller.

Jim Roberts

June 28, 2013

Virgil,
Take comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel to look after you

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