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Ivy Malmstead Obituary
Ivy Malmstead
"Now also when I am old and grey-headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come."
- Psalms 71:18
Ivy was born July 29, 1917 in Leadville, CO to Fred and Estelle Andrews. Ivy married the love of her life, Walter Malmstead, and they lived a full life together until Walt's passing in October, 1993. Together, they enjoyed and raised their children, Jim, Janet and Steve, at their home in Lake Stevens, WA.
Ivy is survived by her brothers, Fred Andrews and Melvin (Elaine) Andrews; her son, Steven L. (Cheryl) Malmstead; daughter, Janet (Larry) Kanikeberg; and her daughter-in-law, Gale Malmstead; six grandchildren, Joni (Ric) Lindstrand, Cindy Stensrud, Julie Lorig, Jamie (Matt) Wright, Stacy Malmstead and Kent (Sarah) Malmstead; as well as six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons.
She was a member of the Lake Stevens Assembly of God for over 70 years and was a favorite Sunday school teacher there. She loved reading and studying God's Word.
Ivy's impact on the lives of her family and friends was tremendous, but the testimony of her life and faith in Jesus was larger then life and louder than words. Generations of her family are blessed to have loved her and received the blessing of her love and prayers over their lives. She will be dearly missed.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank her precious friends and those at Olympic Place who loved and helped her through her final days.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Lake Stevens Assembly of God. All who knew and loved Ivy are encouraged to come and share in this special celebration of her life.
II Corinthians 4:16-18
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Memories and Condolences
for Ivy Malmstead
May 26, 2011
Hi Janet, Steve and families, my sister Pam had sent me your mom's obit..Ray and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Ivy & Walt were tru friends to my mom and dad .But we know she is in heaven with Walt and all her friends.God bless, our Love and Prayers are with you.
Jean & Ray Curtis (Yakima, Wa)
May 26, 2011
Ivy will always have a place in our hearts. She was my sunday school teacher all thru my life, from a 6th grader til and into adult life. What an influence she and Walt were to us.
We loved her,
Pat & paul Troxell
Prescott Valley, Az
Brian Berger
May 21, 2011
Growing up next door to Malmsteads was a true blessing. They were such an inspiration and had such an impact on our family’s life. If there was ever a book written on how to live life as a Christian there would most certainly be a picture of Walt and Ivy in it, two of the most wonderful people we have ever known.
Betty Berger-Danielson, Donna, Janet & Brian
Shanley
May 21, 2011
I was blessed to have the oppurtunity to work at Olympic Place where Ivy lived. She was a complete angel on Earth and will be missed very much. I will never forget Ivy or her loving family. You are in my thoughts
George-Ethel Koffler
May 21, 2011
We loved her, we will always remember her as one that loved unconditionally,one day we will be reunited with her, we will have a great reunion!
Carolyn Godden
May 20, 2011
Though I did not know this precious lady, I do know her wonderful grandaughter Joni. Miss Ivy's love and beauty has been clearly poured into her family. She has left behind a heritage in her love for Jesus that will indeed last for generations. Thank you Miss Ivy.
erma hamilton
May 19, 2011
sorry about your loss she will be missed
Jennie Stapay
May 19, 2011
Sorry about your mom.
Amber Reynolds
May 19, 2011
We'll miss Grandma but we are SO happy she is finally with Jesus! We love you!
Jason, Amber, Noah & Jonah
Brenda (Mastrude) Ballard
May 19, 2011
My family is so sorry to hear of your loss. Ivy was a big part of our lives. She was good friends with grandma and grandpa, and someone the rest of us adored. Ivy was a gently, sweet woman who loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. She touched many lives as a Sunday School Teacher, in the church (Lake Stevens Assembly of God) and life in general. Know that while the world has suffered a loss, Heaven has gained an angel. All of our love to each of you as you mourn the loss of dear Ivy.
Laura Flippin
May 19, 2011
May you carry her in your heart with the peace that she is happy and full of life in the arms of her savior and those she has longed to reunite with. With all my love to your family, I am truly blessed to have each of you in my life.
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