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Florence G. PADGETT Florence G. Padgett of Bellevue, WA passed away Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Sunset Adult Family Home in Bellevue, WA at the age of 88. Florence was born in Auburn, WA and her family moved to Port Angeles when she was eight years old. She graduat ed from Port Angeles Roosevelt High School in 1940. After high school she was employed at Fehly Photography Studio in Port Angeles, and she was proud to have served as Rainbow Worthy Advisor and Grand Officer. In 1943 Florence joined Davidson- Hay Hospital in Port Angeles as credit manager. She worked at Davidson-Hay Hospital until 1952, and then joined Cascade Industri al Loan Company in Port Angeles where she worked for 23 years be fore retiring as manager. In 1962 Florence married Russell M. Padgett. In 1978 the couple retired to Brinnon, WA where they enjoyed outdoor activities around Hood Canal. Mr. Padgett passed away in 1981. In 1987 she moved to Bellevue, WA to be closer to her son and grandkids. Florence was a 'people person' so she loved being around family and friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor and would think of doing something for others before doing something for herself. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Genevia Phillips, in 1969 and her brother, Horace, in 1981. Florence is survived by her son and daugh ter-in-law, Gary and Sandra Kerr; grandkids Brandon and Carol Kerr and David and Jacque Bonenko; great-grandchildren Aleksandra, Benjamin, Isabella, and Sophia; and cousins Marcia Lee Berg, Sharman Ballentine, Sally Hurley, Sharon Perkins, and Jeanne Santi. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 1:30 PM at Sunset Hills Funeral Home, 1215 145th Place SE, Bellevue, WA 98007. A graveside service in Port Angeles, WA will be held Satur day, April 30, 1PM at Mount Angeles Memorial Park and Cemetery, 45 South Monroe, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Flowers are welcome or donations can be made to your favorite charity. Remembrances may be shared at www.sunsethillsfuneralhome.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Florence Padgett
Mom (2004)
Gary Kerr
May 22, 2011
Cousins Theresa, Sharon, Sally, and Florence
Gary Kerr
May 22, 2011
Mothers' Day (2002)
Gary Kerr
May 22, 2011
Mother with her Bellevue 'coffee ladies' (1997)
Gary Kerr
May 22, 2011
Ben, Isabella, Sophia, Mother, and Aleksandra (2004)
Gary Kerr
May 22, 2011
Aleksandra, Mother, and Isabella (2003)
Gary Kerr
May 22, 2011
Summer Sunday BBQ (2005)
Gary Kerr
May 22, 2011
Muriel & Vern Bogart
May 20, 2011
We are sorry to hear you lost your dearest mother. Our heartfelt love and sympathy goes out to you. She was a very dear, sweet lady and we were proud to call her our 'sister'. We loved her so much and always will.
Mary Ann Morency & Florence, June 1991
Sharman Ballantine
May 1, 2011
Florence & Jeanne in their pearls June 1991
Sharman Ballantine
May 1, 2011
This Morning I came across a photo envelope in Florence's handwriting that said, " Happy Hooker's Dinner 6/10/91" Inside were pictures of Florence and Jeanne (my mother) and Florence and Mary Ann Morency taken at the Discovery Bay Oyster House. On the back Florence had written that it was the "final" Happy Hooker's Dinner. I hope that wasn't true. Anyway, the photographs are both nice to share.
Lorri Nealy (Hurley)
April 27, 2011
To Gary and Family...you and your Mom has always held a special place in my heart. She will be missed.
Florence Padgett with Clay Perkins, 2006
Sharman Ballantine
April 27, 2011
"Things Florence": Her special perfect handwriting - you knew it would be a Good Day when you spotted a card from Florence in your mailbox! Her knack for speaking "with" you, regardless of your age, you knew that you mattered in her life. Her always pert & attractive hair-do & make-up--she was ready-to-go. Her enthusiasm & knowledge of Seattle sports - "Oh, those Mariners" and "those darn Huskies". I pray that Florence is somewhere heavenly with a big piece of warm homemade pie and rich vanilla ice cream (this was an inside joke for us). We miss you Florence! With my sympathy and love to the extended Kerr Family and to all the remaining cousins, friends and Care-givers.
Diane (martin) Thompson
April 26, 2011
To Gary and Family.. Your mom was a very special lady and always had a smile on her face..Remembering back to Monroe road and News Years we spent together warms my heart. I can only think about the party now with my mom and dad and your mom together laughing and telling stories.. May the days ahead be filled with wonderful memories of a lady who will be missed.
Robert Bunch
April 26, 2011
Florence was a wonderful,sweet lady. She will be missed.
Carl & Gloria Murray
April 26, 2011
Florence will always have a special place in our hearts. Her hand written notes on the Christmas cards meant the world to us because she was someone special; considerate and loving with that extra sparkle in her eye. We will look for her star when the nights are clear and the heavens are bright.
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