MERCEDEAN JOYCE BAGLEY

1932 - 2011

Dearest wife, mother, sister, Nana, auntie and friend, Mercedean Joyce (Olson) Bagley, 78, a lifelong resident of Mount Vernon, Washington, passed away on Tuesday, April 19th after a short illness. She was born September 12, 1932 in Oberlin, Kansas and moved with her family to Mount Vernon in 1943.

She graduated Mount Vernon High School class of 1950.

Merc worked for Dr. Ray Bradbury for several years and also as a bookkeeper for Miller's Department Store. In 1971 she went to work for the Mount Vernon School District Administration Office, until her retirement in 1994.

In February 1954 she married William "Bill" H. Bagley. They had two sons, Jeff in 1955 and Jim in 1958, and made their home in Mount Vernon.

She enjoyed camping, crafts and sewing. Merc was an excellent cook and loved to entertain. She and Bill especially loved to travel. They drove to Alaska on the Alaskan Highway when it was still gravel.

She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church and loved to sing in the choir. After retiring, Merc and Bill spent the winters in Southern California and Arizona.

Merc is survived by her husband Bill; son Jim (Diane) Bagley and grandson Elliott of Stanwood; sister Marcelyene Olson of Mount Vernon and brother Walter "Butch" (Jeannie) Olson of Burlington; 8 nieces and nephews; and 15 great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Jeff, sister Geraldine Lee, sister Annette Newcomer, and brother-in-law Clark Lee.

A memorial service will be held Monday, April 25 at 2:00PM, Salem Lutheran Church, Mount Vernon. Memorials suggested to Salem Lutheran Church or charity of your choice.

Please share your thoughts and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.