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Elaine West Obituary

Elaine WEST Elaine West, born Marjorie Elaine West passed away, May 8, 2011 in Seattle WA. She was born February 28, 1926 in Monroe WA. Elaine's 85 years were spentas a Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Teacher, Friend, Artist, Musician, Traveler, Seeker and accomplished business women. She is survived by Gerald, her husband of 59 years and son Christopher (Denise) and their family, and daughter, Alison. She will be greatly missed. The memorial service will be held at Bayview Retirement Community, 11 West Aloha St, Seattle, 98119 at 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 14, 2011. Donations may be made in her name to Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity or Heifer Int'l.

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Published by The Seattle Times on May 13, 2011.

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Lorna Aites

May 16, 2011

Dear Elaine,

I will miss you so...you were a bright light in my life, and will continue to be a bright light in my heart. My blessings to you, to Jerry, to all your family...Lorna

May 16, 2011

You are an amazing and wonderful mother-in-law. We all have many happy memories-holidays,birthdays, grandparents tea. You are our angel watching over us.

Denise West(lynnwood,wa)

shonna west

May 15, 2011

Grandma I love and miss you so much. Please watch over us. Thank you for all the support and wonderful memories.

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