MARIE VACHON

Marie Kathleen Vachon At age 65, joined her loving husband Joseph where we know they are enjoying a never-ending holiday in the Hawaiian tropics of Heaven. They both found their love of the Hawaiian lifestyle and scenery while on vacation and continued to visit there every chance they had. Born in Tacoma, WA in 1945 to Frank & Lillian LaVergne, she attended Catholic schooling and graduated from St. Leo's Catholic High School. She was active in the choir and her love for singing followed her throughout her life. Marie married Joseph in 1966 and they were blessed with two children. Marie and her family enjoyed being with family during holidays and for several years, camping trips with family and friends. These were memories that have lasted a lifetime. Marie worked for the Tacoma Public Library system for over 25 years where she made some life-long friends, retiring to care for her husband before his passing. She was a Union Representative for the library as well. Marie was active with Catholic Church throughout her life, serving on the board, as a lecturer and a CCD teacher at various parishes. For the last several years, Marie found her home as a member of the St. Leo's Parish. She helped formed a widow's group to support others, helped to count the offerings twice a month and supported the Hospitality Kitchen. Marie became a doula in preparation for the birth of one of her grandchildren, volunteered at Hospice House, loved traveling and shared time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Children's International was an organization that she strongly supported for several years. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, her mother Lillian, her father Frank and her brother Larry. Gone too soon, Marie leaves loving memories to her daughter Elizabeth Parker (Jeff) of Tacoma, her son Joe (John Weaver) of Valley Center, CA; her brother William Francis of Tacoma, her niece Diane Jensen (Tony) of Lake Bay, WA; nephew Kevin LaVergne of Florida, and other nieces and nephews. She leaves behind her beloved grandsons, Benjamin LaRoque and Aaron Parker. Remembered as close friends are Charlene and Raymond Sharpe, Karen Boedecker, Candice Hanes and Peggy Lundin-Biller. A celebration of Marie's life will begin with a night of prayer and remembrance Thursday, January 27 at 7 p.m. at Weeks' Dryer Mortuary in Parkland. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Tacoma on Friday, January 28 at 10 a.m. followed by a reception. An informal procession will proceed to Calvary Cemetery in Tacoma for her burial at 1:30 p.m. Marie wanted people to remember that she loved her family and friends. Her wish was that people would pray for her and remember her. We will never forget all those that she touched and cared for. Marie, go in peace.