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Elsie Dubuque Obituary
Elsie Dubuque
April 18, 1922 - April 4, 2011
In 1940 Elsie married Pete (David) Dubuque and together made an amazing team. In addition to constructing their own home, they produced three children, Lynne (Erland) Erickson, Tom Dubuque, Patty (Mark) Lervick; five grandchildren, Sean Erickson, Brooke (Rob) Robertson, Lana (Bob) Young-Lervick, Cally Lervick and Kurt Lervick; and four and one-half great-grandchildren.
Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Pete in 2001, after 61 years of loving, laughing, dancing, and community service.
Elsie was an avid golfer, being able to claim a hole in one. She golfed with many women's groups in the area and was still golfing well into her 88th year of age.
Besides building and operating the Candy Cane Drive-In in Monroe, co-owning and operating Stretch n Sew, Elsie was payroll officer for Snohomish School District, worked for Dr. Brust, and also Providence Hospital… and all of this while raising three kids with love and devotion.
Elsie excelled at being a grandma, telling stories, sewing clothing, stuffed animals, doll clothes and always being available to baby sit. She never missed a birthday, recital, or other special occasion. She was always there for not so special occasions also.
Elsie passed peacefully on April 4, 2011 with her family by her side.
Besides her children and grandchildren, she is survived by her significant other, Art Poier. He has been a devoted and loving companion for the last 10 years. She is also survived by her brother Milton (Pat) Neiffer. Her brother Charlie Neiffer and her sister Mathilda Neiffer preceded her in death.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the First Presbyterian Church in Snohomish, WA.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dennis and Kathleen LeMaster
April 10, 2011
Our condolences to the family of Elsie Dubuque. Elsie was a dear friend of my mother, Delores Schwartz LeMaster. Both were descendants of Germans from Russia, who had first settled in North Dakota, and then moved to Startup, Washington in the early 1920s. Life long friends, Elsie and Art Poier would bring dinner and visit my mother and father during the the last years of my mother's life, which was much enjoyed. Elsie was a very caring and loving person and always fun to be around. We will miss her.
Kristy Willis
April 8, 2011
Tom,
I send my sincere regrets to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 8, 2011
I am going to miss Elsie. She was a great gal. Only knew her the last few years through golf. She was a pleasure.
June Stjern
Ray and Carolyn and Family Troupe
April 8, 2011
Our deepest to all of you....Elsie Pete and you kids were such a joy as neighbors..we were fortunate enough to connect again with her last year....she was a giving and caring gal..sorry we can not attend living out of town now, but know our hearts reach out to you and would love seeing all of you again...
Jim Toivonen
April 7, 2011
I remember Mrs. Dubuque when I went to high school. She worked in the office. Was a very nice lady. I also remember her attending our 40th class reunion. My sympathy goes out to her family and friends. Another one of Snohomish finest gone. Rest in Peace.
April 7, 2011
Condolences to the family of Elsie. Elsie aways had a smile and certainly loved life and lived it to the fullest. It was a joy to have know her. I have fond memories of Elsie and Pete while growing up in Snohomish. We would very much like to be at the memorial, but will be out of town. Thank you to the family for the pictures, it is so nice of you to share those memories. Gary & Patty Bowen
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