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OPAL FALKNER-DAVIS Obituary
She was born on May 23, 1919 in Appanoose County, Iowa, the daughter of Orville & Siotha (Turner) Houser.
She moved to Washington and Skagit County in 1937.
Opal was united in marriage to Floyd L. Falkner in 1941 in Mount Vernon. After living at Mount Vernon, Arlington, and Ellensburg, they settled in Clear Lake in 1946. He preceded her in death in February of 1962.
Opal worked for several years as a seamstress and baby sitter. She then married Leo H. Davis in 1969 and he preceded her in death in September of 1981.
Opal was a long time member of Community Covenant Church, serving as deaconess, treasurer and secretary of the church board. She was also a member of Covenant Women, serving as membership chairman, mission's chairman, and treasurer of that organization.
Besides the welfare of her family, she was dedicated to designing and making banners for her church sanctuary and in the making of quilts. Many of which were blue ribbon winners.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; a sister, Edna Mehroff; and two brothers, Kenneth and Donald Houser.
Opal is survived by her two daughters, Marjorie Falkner of Mount Vernon and Joan Jansma of Clear Lake; two sons, Gary Falkner and his wife Sara and Duane Falkner all of Sedro-Woolley; her grandchildren, Paul Hoeft (Rosalee), David Hoeft (Carolyn), Steve Hoeft (Lynn) Joni Boyce (Keith), Jeff Jansma (Karen), James Jansma (Sonya), and Jason Falkner (Stacy); five great-grandsons; and four great-granddaughters.
A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Community Covenant Church in Clear Lake on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 10:30AM with Pastor Tim Hedberg officiating.
Private Family Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Clear Lake Community Covenant Church or a charity of your choice.
Services are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Share memories of Opal and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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March 20, 2011
Sara - my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sorry I couldn't be with you and the hens on March 19th. This chick was in California with her son. Love you
Carla
March 18, 2011
To Opal's family,
Although I never had the privilege of meeting Opal she sounds like a wonderful woman and I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope that the coming days are brightened by good memories and the hope of seeing your beloved mother and grandmother again.
Judy Rund-Westley
March 17, 2011
To Jeff, Karen and the entire Jansma family, I am deeply sorry about the passing of Opal. Opal was a wonderful person and I feel honored to have known her. May you know that she rests in peace. Cherish the memories that you have of her.
Judy Rund-Westley
Suzanne (McClelland) Heller
March 17, 2011
Joan and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Opal was special. I have some great memories of her.
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