Alice Bartlett Obituary

Alice Christina

Bartlett
Alice Christina (Seifert) Bartlett passed away peacefully on March 13, 2011. Alice was born on March 30, 1920, in Toledo, WA, to Leo and Lillian Seifert. She graduated from Toledo High School in 1937. Alice met the love of her life, Ted E. Bartlett, when his family moved next door to her family farm on Cowlitz Prairie. They eloped on December 24, 1938, and were married for 67 wonderful years, until his passing in 2006.
After high school graduation, Alice worked at the Lewis County Extension Office for several years. Alice and Ted purchased a dairy farm in Rochester, WA, which they ran together for 16 years while they raised their children. They sold the farm and moved to Gig Harbor, WA, where she worked as a secretary at the Purdy Correctional Facility until her retirement. After retirement, they enjoyed summers at their home in Lacey, WA, and winters living in Yuma, AZ. Throughout their life, they traveled to the Philippines, Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, and throughout the United States. Alice was an avid sports fan, and particularly enjoyed playing shuffleboard. She was an active member of the Olympia-Lacey Church of God. She was also a member of Eastern Star.
Alice cherished her family and loved spending time with them. She is survived by her two sons, Gary (Pat), of Yuma, AZ, and Don (Marj), of Olympia; four grandchildren, Brett (Heather), Brook Lawson (Ryan), all of Olympia, Chad (Kristi) Colfax, WI, and Wade (Kristin), Spring Hill, TN; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2011, at South Sound Manor, 455 North Street SE, Tumwater, WA 98501. Alice will be laid to rest at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at the Grand Mound Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 noon at the Olympia-Lacey Church of God.
Remembrances may be made to the Olympia-Lacey Church of God Memorial Fund, 5005 Lacey Boulevard SE, Lacey, WA 98503; or to the Providence SoundHomeCare and Hospice - Hospice Fund, 3432 South Bay Road NE, Olympia, WA 98506. Friends may leave online condolences for the family at: www.funeralalternatives.org Arrangements with Funeral Alternatives of Washington, 360-753-1065.

Published by The Olympian on Mar. 18, 2011.
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Don-
Your mother had a "zest for life" that we would all love to have. Whatever she was doing she seemed to make it fun. I always enjoyed it when we had a chance to visit. I know that she will be deeply missed.

Denny Ingham

April 14, 2011

don, sorry to read about your mom...i always liked both your mom and dad, and marj's......many enjoyable poker games to remember......best wishes........russ johnson

March 23, 2011

Don,
My condolences on the loss of Mom. I truly enjoyed her many stories of the family and her adventures. It was apparent she loved you all and appreciated everything you did for her very much. Sincerely,
Mark

Mark Ramstad

March 22, 2011

Alice and Ted were great friends of my parents when they lived on the farm in Rochester. Our prayers are with you, Don and Gary and family. We miss friends from the past. Loren and Carolyn(Eastman)Lane, Chehalis, WA

March 21, 2011

WIth her caring attitude and great sense of humor, Alice always made everyone feel special. She was a delightful person and will be missed.

Bill and Sue Belcher

March 21, 2011

We have so many great memories of Alice. Her great sense of humor and gift of making everyone feel at ease made her always a delight to be around. She is going to be missed by all who knew her.

Bill and Sue Belcher

March 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bartlett family. Alice will be greatly missed, She was one fine lady and I'm glad I had the honor of knowing her. I know Alice will live in the hearts of those who knew her.

Linda Thompson

March 21, 2011

you will be GREATLY missed Allice!!

Tracy Shirah

March 18, 2011

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