Florence G. Padgett

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.com