Paula Manion

Paula Anne Manion Paula Anne Manion, 61, returned to her heavenly home on April 20, 2015 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her in this struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Paula is survived by her husband, Steve Manion, of Monroe, Wash. and five children: Chris Fritz of Bellevue, Wash.; Amy Thomas of Woodway, Wash.; Jeremy Manion of Boise, Idaho; Jake Manion of Monroe, Wash. and Keaton Manion of Monroe, Wash., and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Evelyn Eads of Kent, Wash.; her sister, Laura Walters of Renton, Wash., and nephew Joel Walters, of Renton, Wash. Paula was born to Irvin and Evelyn Clemen Eads in Covington, Kentucky on July 2, 1953. She grew up as the eldest of five children, immigrated to Washington with her family and attended Holy Angels Academy in Ballard, graduating in 1971. Paula was blessed with a large and loving family. She married her best friend Steve Manion on February 9, 1979 and they raised five children together. Paula and Steve took their children on many vacations, including several trips to the Pacific coast, Hood Canal and Disneyland. Paula had a long career and made many friends at Washington Federal Savings, where she worked as an executive administrator. In 1990 she left Washington Federal to join Steve in the family business and they worked together until her retirement. When not working, Paula enjoyed making and preserving memories. She loved holidays, especially Christmas, and was an avid scrapbooker. She enjoyed cooking (her fried chicken was legendary) and spending time with her family. A funeral is planned for 10:00 a.m. on May 2, 2015 at Evergreen Washelli in Seattle, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Paula's life. Memorial donations may be made in Paula's name to Seattle Children's Hospital.