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Nola Riordan Obituary

Nola "Joy" Riordan Passed away peacefully January 13, 2011 at her home. Born in Yakima WA. August 23, 1927 Joy and family came to Seattle in 1941. Joy graduated from Queen Anne High School and went on to U of W majoring in Marketing. She was active in the apparel industry starting in retail and moving to wholesale marketing. Joy is survived by her son Timothy. At her request there will be no service. Private burial service at Acacia Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers remembrance may be made in Joy's memory to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jan. 19, 2011.

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Robert & Amy Aure

January 20, 2011

Eternal Rest Grant Unto the Soul of Joy, O Lord. And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her. May She Rest In Peace. Amen!
Our sincerest condolence to Tim. You're mom was a wonderful woman and we are grateful for the opportunity of knowing her even for a short time. May her memories live with you forever. God Bless!

Robert & Amy Aure

January 20, 2011

Eternal Rest grant unto the soul of Joy, O Lord. And let Perpetual Light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen!
Our deepest and sincerest condolence to Tim. You're mom was a wonderful person. We are grateful for the blessing of knowing her. May her memories live with you forever. God Bless!

Kim Mummert

January 17, 2011

May you rest in peace as you entry the gates of heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you Tim, may all the wonderful times and memories with your Mom, guide you and keep you strong in the days to come.

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