Oneita Kay Owenby

Oneita Kay Owenby obituary, Everett, WA

Oneita Kay Owenby

Oneita Owenby Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 5 to Mar. 9, 2014.
Oneita Kay Owenby (née Guthrie), 65 of Everett, WA passed away suddenly on March 2, 2014. Oneita was born on October 7, 1948 in Cashmere, WA to Ernest and Velma Guthrie. Oneita graduated from Cashmere High School in 1966 and was married to Marc Owenby on July 21, 1973, recently celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Oneita worked as a dental assistant in Seattle, WA to Dr. Gilbert for many years and then took some time out of the workforce to be a stay at home mom to her two children. While her children were young, Oneita began working for Everett School District at Jackson Elementary for twelve years as a Parapro and reading specialist. She loved to read to the children and teach them how to read. While working for the school Oneita received the Golden Acorn Award, which was a huge honor and cherished recognition. In 1994 Oneita began working as an Administrative Assistant at First Baptist Church of Everett, working for another twelve years before retiring in 2006 in anticipation of the birth of her twin grandchildren that would become her most cherished 'career'. While enjoying life as a grandmother, Oneita was not only a life partner with her husband but a business partner as well, helping to build her husband's automotive repair shop, ONB Automotive in Everett. Marc was so happy to retire early and spend the last three years of Oneita's life with her daily where they spent their time traveling, enjoying summers at Lake Chelan with family, and spending time with their children and grandchildren. Oneita was an avid book lover, movie watcher, Seahawks fan, and cancer survivor. Oneita is survived by her father, Ernest Guthrie; mother-in-law, Bess Odegard; sister-in-law, Linda Martin (Bob); siblings, JR Guthrie (Kathy), Jim Guthrie, D'Lynn Davis (Aaron); children, Zach Owenby and Megan (Jason) Bjazevich (née Owenby; grandchildren, Aiden and Madison Bjazevich; and her husband, the love of her life, Marc Owenby. A Memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Everett, WA (1616 Pacific Ave) on Thursday, March 6th at 2:00 p.m. with a light reception to follow.

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March 18, 2014

Helen Nessen posted to the memorial.

March 15, 2014

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March 12, 2014

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Helen Nessen

March 18, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

March 15, 2014

Marc, Dan told me of your loss as I've been visiting Chelsea in HI. I'm so shocked and saddened. I'm thinking of Megan , Zach and those darling grandchildren. Oneita was always smiling and sweet when she worked at Jackson and I remember seeing her a few times in your shop and she was always dear to me. I'm so very sorry you lost your precious love way too early. Marsha O'Brien

Keleen McHenry-Aldrich

March 12, 2014

Marc, and family, I truly count it a blessing to have known Oneita. Truly a lady with a servants heart and an example of a God filled heart. She was so kind and so thoughful. My heart saddens for your loss. I send you prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Marc Owenby

March 12, 2014

To everyone that has signed this guest book, to each and everyone who called, sent cards of sympathy, brought food, sent flowers and prayed for our family and attended Oneita's beautiful memorial. To all the people who gathered around, lifted us up in love and support and worked perfectly together to within the four days put together Oneita's celebration and tribute to her life, I can't express my overall thanks and gratitude that I feel in my heart. I thank you so much. Oneita told me that she thought that she didn't have too many friends.... Thanks for proving her wrong. On behalf of myself, Zach, Megan and the rest of my family, I thank you and will continue to feel your love and support.

Christina Nadeau

March 10, 2014

Megan and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy when you lose someone you love. Just remember all the amazing memories that you have all made over the years. And know that she will always be with you in sprit in everything that you do. I will always remember her smile from when we were in school at Jackson.

March 8, 2014

Marc-- Al and I treasure every moment we have had with you and Oneita the past 20+ years. Her memorial gathering was inspiring. The love and joy present were breathtaking. D'Lynn and her family help complete the picture of Oneita's influence. Zach and Megan are stellar human beings-- your grandchildren so charming! I'm so glad to be able to catch up with them. You know we are here, Marc... We know you are there. We know Oneita will always be in our ethos because we are part of the "forever" family of our Brother and Friend, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is there!
Blessings and peace! Ann and Al Thomas

Beth Hussey(Dobson)

March 8, 2014

We are sorry to hear of your loss.

March 8, 2014

Marc and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Ann Parker-Burns

Shirley (Gosvener)Stewart

March 7, 2014

Marc, Neita and I were best friends growing up and I came to see you all in Ephrata once when our babies were small. I just now received the news,and am so sad. We lost touch but I thought of her often. I loved her very much, we had history. So very sorry and so very sad. God bless and keep you.....

March 7, 2014

Dear Marc,
Back in 1969 Oneita & I car-pooled to our jobs in downtown Seattle together. I LOVED that girl! We had soooo much fun on our long drive into the city each morning. We both looked forward to driving back to Everett each night after work so that we could laugh and joke with each other during that long drive home. It was the only time in my life that I looked forward to rush hour traffic!
I moved out of state and Oneita & I lost contact with each other.
When I heard that she married you, I knew that she was the luckiest girl on the planet! She deserved you and you deserved someone as wonderful as Oneita.
I am sorry for your loss, Marc.
Jackie Brown O'Brien

Randy Powers

March 6, 2014

Marc, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time.
Randy & Holly Powers

Seattle Rod-tiques Car Club

March 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lonnie & Helen Meadows

March 6, 2014

So sorry for your loss Marc. God Bless you and your family.

Randy and Amy (Brown) Seiber

March 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your wonderful family. So sorry for your loss.

Alvin Beesinger

March 6, 2014

May you and family feel God's love and his peace that passes all understanding at this time of your loss, God bless you and family

Ernie and Sue Quinton

March 6, 2014

So sorry for your loss, she is now serving the Lord.

Jack & Mary Elaine Burgess

March 6, 2014

Thinking of you Marc, Megan and Zach. We'll really miss our wonderful friend. May the peace of God be with you.

Bill Matthies

March 6, 2014

God Bless you Marc and family. Been a long time Marc.

Paul Hopkins Gerardo Ramirez

March 6, 2014

Our thoughts are with the entire family during these difficult moments. We have known Zach for the past few years. Oneita and Marc have raised a wonderful son.

Colleen Manning

March 6, 2014

Marc and family, my deepest condolences. Oneita cherished all of you. May memories bring you comfort as you hold her close to your hearts.

Cindy St.Clair

March 6, 2014

Marc & family: My heart & prayers go out to you as you go through this very difficult time. May God's peace be with you now & forever.

Brent Anderson

March 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry for your loss!

Criss Bowsher

March 5, 2014

Out hearts and thoughts are full of fond memories of Oneita. Much love to Mark, Zack, Megan, and those wonderful grandchildren.
Criss and Gary Bowsher

Maxine Ponds

March 5, 2014

Marc my heart and prayers are with you and your family.

MAXINE PONDS

March 5, 2014

May the Lord watch over you and your family and bring you peace. Oneita was a wonderful woman. She was truly loved and I know she will be greatly missed. She will live on, in the memories of her life actions and deeds. They will always bring smiles, joy and sunshine to the many lives she touched.

Mary Lee

March 5, 2014

Mark, Zack, Megan, we are so saddened to hear of Oneita's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Lees (Mike, Mary, and the kids)

March 5, 2014

Dear Marc, I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. I remember you as a caring friend and co worker of my dad (Ike Hanks). I hope your memories of times with your wife help make the next weeks, months and years easier for you. Sending you many healing thoughts.
Cathy Hanks Losvar, Everett, Wash.

Jessica Oldow

March 5, 2014

What a neat lady! Megan~ May all of the wonderful memories you had of your mom carry you through this difficult time.

March 5, 2014

Dear Marc and family,
So very sad to hear this news. We all had many good times years ago and Oneita was a great exercise partner :-)
Hold all of your wonderful memories close - it does help (some). Praying for you all. God is with you.
Peace - Val Spraggins

Barry Kinyon

March 5, 2014

Dear Friends, The Lord created a wonderful place for this wonderful lady. You are loved, Barry & Christine Kinyon

March 5, 2014

What a special lady! She was so loving and kind. My heart breaks for Marc, Zach, Megan and the family but the Lord Jesus will see you through. So thankful that while I grieve our loss, my heart smiles knowing she is with the Lord and rejoicing. She was loved and will be missed by us all.

Sheri Wiederspohn

March 5, 2014

What a wonderful friend - we could go for mohths and not see each other and it was just like the time had not passed! I will miss her very much!

Dina Sekste-Bittner

March 5, 2014

Mark and Family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

March 5, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

DAVID TRONSON

March 5, 2014

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. NOW SHE IS SERVING THE LORD,

Amy Pulley

March 5, 2014

I'm so sorry Megan, Marc, and Zach and to the rest of the family. Oneita was so special. She will be missed so much. I have so many great memories with her that I will never forget. She was amazing! And she will be forever missed. I love you Oneita and I know you are with the Lord Almighty and I will see you again.

Mike Wright

March 5, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss.

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