MARGIE SHANNON

Margie B. Shannon Margie passed away peacefully March 1, 2011. Margie was born Dec. 9, 1924 to Henry and Frankie Walsworth in Kimball, Nebraska. She is preceded in death by her brothers Ross Putnum and Henry Walsworth Jr. Her family moved to Tacoma, in the late 1930's where she met the love of her life, Bill. Margie and Bill were married 56 years before his passing. Together they raised 9 children: Carol (Hutch), Kay (Dan) Harris, Marsha (Chris) Hoyt, Duane (Donna), Rick (Lynne), Kathy (Loyd) Cooley, Michael, Lauri (Michael) Flinner, Roger (Pam). Affectionately known as Grandma, Grandma Marge and GG, she was loved by 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Family was her life. She loved bowling, golf, fishing, cards, dice, Disney movies and going to the casino with friends. Margie was a fun, spunky woman who loved to laugh and had a passion for life. She always accepted you with love, no matter what. Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mentor and friend, we love you and will greatly miss you. Interment services will be held March 11, 2011 at 10:15 a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th Street, Kent, WA followed by a celebration of Margie's life from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Puyallup Eagles, 202 5th Street NW, Puyallup, WA. Please make donations to Franciscan Hospice House, 2901 Bridgeport Way, University Place, WA 98466-4631.