DARLENE BASHAW

Darlene J. Bashaw Age 79, passed away peacefully February 26, 2011. Darlene was born on August 15, 1931 in Columbus, Kansas to Ray and Gladys Sturm. Her family moved to Washington in 1938. Darlene was a proud graduate of Stadium High School. Darlene was married to Edwin E. Bashaw, who preceded her in death in 1995. They resided in Puyallup, WA for 30 years prior to moving to Senior Estates, Woodburn, OR in 1991. Darlene was employed at Weyerhaeuser as a secretary and in the travel industry where she enjoyed numerous complimentary trips; her favorite destination was Tahiti. She retired after serving as an Administrative Assistant to the President of a local Tacoma bank. While residing in Woodburn, Darlene enjoyed making new friends, gardening, water aerobics, golf, and traveling. She quickly became an accomplished golfer, winning several amateur tournaments. She is fondly remembered at Senior Estates by the warmth of her smile and easy laughter. Survivors include her daughters, Wendy Romero, Barbara Bashaw and Gimi Bashaw; son, Steve Hollstrom; sisters, Virginia Mattsen and Roylene DiDio; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and one great-granddaughter. We will remember her with love in our hearts forever. At Darlene's request, there will be no services. Cremation preceded private graveside placement of her remains at Willamette National Cemetery, Happy Valley, OR, beside her husband, Ed. Darlene requested remembrances be made to: The Okizu Foundation, 16 Digital Drive, Navato, CA 94949 or online at www.okizu.org/donate in memory of her granddaughter, Brittany Romero, who enjoyed summer retreats to this special Oncology Camp.