Alice Bromfield CURTIS

Alice CURTIS Obituary

In Loving Memory of Alice 'Bromfield' CURTIS Born June 19th, 1930 in Cashmere, WA, passed on, after a courageous battle against Cancer, February 16th, 2011 in Kirkland, Wa surrounded by her loving family. Alice was preceded in death in 1986 by her loving husband, Bill Curtis. They were married for 35 years. Alice is survived by her children, Carl (Teresa), Carol Formo (Norm), Fred (Kristi), and Jeff (Sherry); grandchildren, Eric Curtis, Heather Curtis, Kim Formo, Kendal Formo, Jeromy Rowland, Lauren Curtis & Kevin Curtis; great-grandchild, Madison Porter; siblings, Marie Monroe, Catherine Spees, Margie Miller, Beverly Gahringer and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Her children knew she was always there for them in a time of need. She was the consummate devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Friend to her Family. Her spunky fun and witty personality will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. Alice Curtis A life well lived and celebrated everyday!!!!! Recitation of the Rosary will be held Tuesday, February 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. at Hoffner Fisher and Harvey Chapel Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 23rd, at 11:00 am at St. Matthew Church, 1240 N. E. 127th St. Seattle, WA 98125. Remembrances may be made to Evergreen Hospice, 12822 124th Lane N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034. Please sign the on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

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Published by The Seattle Times on Feb. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Alice CURTIS

14 Entries

March 17, 2011

Because of the snow, I was unable to attend either the Rosary or the Funeral....But, I do have some great pictures of Alice, at my birthday parties in Cashmere. Contact me at 206 363 2641 if you would like them...
love and prayers,
pat caldwell sullivan

Larry Clark

March 2, 2011

I am sorry to hear your mother Alice had passed away. She was a vibrant and independent soul. I am glad I attended her 80th birthday to visit with her one more time.

William Clark

March 1, 2011

Sorry for the loss of Alice she was such a great spirit to be around. Our prayers and hearts go out to the family.

Bill and Kathy Clark

Leanne McLeod

March 1, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your mother was a wonderful woman. I will always remember her laugh and sense of humor. Had some fun times at her house. She was with me when my mother got sick. She and Cathryn came to my apartment in Lynnwood to visit. They knew Dad was calling me about mom that night. Your mom said I will take you to Cashmere tomorrow. She was so sweet. Needless to say I left for Cashmere that night.
You are all very blessed to have had a mom like her. I'm sorry I didn't hear about her passing until last Sunday, or I would have come to the service. Love you all.

Leanne Jurgens McLeod

Dennis Gunnell

February 23, 2011

To the entire Curtis Family our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you from the Gunnell family. Carol from the first time I met your mom at the NBA All-Star Game at the Kingdome to the last time we visited at Kim's open house her smile and obvious love of family shined bright. Let her new found peace also calm and comfort you all. Warmest Regards, Dennis, Kelly and family

Jeff Curtis

February 22, 2011

Mom, Father, Friend- All words I used to describe you over the years.
You and I grew strong in our Friendship after Dad passed on. We needed each other.
You gave of yourself to make sure I had what I needed and I can never thank you enough for that.
You are one of the loves of my lifetime and I will never forget you.
I miss you, yet I know we will meet again and the love we have will never die.
I love you Mom-Your Baby Boy, Jeff

Kendal Formo

February 22, 2011

"Gaga" as some of us grandkids called her meant the world to me. She has such a positive spirit and always had a smile on her face. Her love for live reached out to anyone and everyone she met.

She had so many friends and such a full social calendar but she was never too busy to make time for her family. She always came to all of my games or school functions. No matter how boring they might have been or how cold it was outside she was always there to cheer me on. Nothing stopped her from her love and support for her kids and grand kids. Even 1,000 miles away she would encourage me by sending me cards all the time to tell me how much she cared. Now she is a lot farther away, but I know she is still cheering us all on with that smile on her face.

There is a special place in my heart where she will always be a part of my life. And I will always remember our fun adventures together and will never forget how much she means to me. I am so blessed to have had such a strong and loving grandmother that I was able to spend so much time with growing up. She was an amazing woman and I hope to live a happy and fulfilled life like she has lived. Thank you Gaga for being so great! I love you!
Love always,

Rachel Miller

February 22, 2011

I'm going to miss seeing Aunt Alice when she would visit my grandma. It was always fun to watch her knit so fast. Thanks to her I learned how to knit and I think of her every time I see a pair of knitting needles. -Good memories from a grand niece.

patricia caldwell-sullivan

February 21, 2011

Alice and I were born one day apart and celebrated our birthdays together when we were little, growing up in Cashmere.
In later years, we would run into each other at Church functions, or shopping....stopping to compare our growing families and and catching up with the latest news. Mostly, trying to figure out HOW we got so old..so fast!!! I have some great pictures of the first birthday parties and will bring them to the Rosary on Tuesday night.
My prayers and good thoughts are with the family at this time.
love ya!
Pat Caldwell Sullivan

Glen Moore

February 21, 2011

Just a note from a freckle-faced kid who once lived over the fence in Lake City from Bill and Alice…

Alice was always warm and welcoming to me as a little three-to-ten-year-old. She made a home that offered an easy-going comfort, a ready –snack and lots of joy. I learned how to color inside the lines in stacks of coloring books over so many hours with Carol on the living room floor. My mom probably would have yelled at us for being in the way, but Alice would stop by to observe and offer encouragement, even as I struggled to stay inside my lines. Carol was really good at it, and she had a 64-color box of Crayola crayons with a sharpener on the back. Midnight Blue was my favorite, and Burnt Sienna…

I found an Indian Head penny scuffing my feet like a “Choo Choo” in the gravel at the foot of their driveway, and I got to take it home. Bill taught us how to pound our first nails; big-headed roofing nails, into scrap 2x4’s holding the hammer really close to the head. We learned how to use a hand saw as well, which is a lot of motions to coordinate at one time. Carl once denied my admission to the “club of the afternoon” because no freckles were allowed. He then said, “well, maybe one or two freckles”, but I still had waaaay too many. Now it is age spotting.

Freddy the Freeloader came along about the time my little sister did, and it looks like the Curtis family kept on growing after I left. Kids chose good parents.

The gift that I unknowingly carried forward from both Bill and Alice was that all were treated equally and with respect. These values I hope I carried forward, and when we moved away, I really missed the chapter spent in Lake City, and the warm family next door. Over the years, I did pound a few more nails, and learned that power saws took care of the struggles I had with a hand saw, but I still live here in town, and even have a phone listing in the real phone book. What a dinosaur. My parents are both gone, so I know the sorrow that you all must be enduring. Your relationship with both Bill and Alice will live on, however, and I want you to feel the joy of having had them in your lives for so long. You are all very lucky people. Sending love to all, Glen Moore

Marcy Fairbrook

February 20, 2011

Dear sweet Alice, the center of her family. Exceptional mother, grandmother, and friend. Always a smile on your face, or a funny story. Always smiling through the pain from the arthritis that attacked you so viciously. Strong, fighter, she would always get up and continue fighting. Wonderful mother, that passed her maternal love to her only daughter and grandchildren. I will miss you dear Alice, like a second mom to me , a kindred spirit in the "fight". I always felt like part of your family. It was a previlege to have known you and loved you. Sincere wishes for her exceptional family to heal and have peace . I know we'll all never forget her and all that was the gift of her. Go in peace, rest in peace dear Alice. I was once again brought to tears by your smiling face in the paper. God bless you and your loving family.

Kaaren Kirkpatrick

February 20, 2011

Alice is at peace, knowing that her greatest accomplishment, her family, adore her, and that they all are wonderful, caring, productive people. That is the most wonderful legacy a mother can leave.

Mark Solack

February 20, 2011

A loving & selfless individual who had a deep faith & was a great role model for me. I will always treasure my warm memories of Mrs. Curtis. She raised a beautiful family. May the Curtis family find peace & strength always.

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