Ann Forbes Searle

Ann Forbes Searle passed away suddenly at her home in Darrington, Wash., on February 17, 2015. She was 72 years old. She was born Marvis Ann Forbes in Seattle, Wash. on September 16, 1942 to Glenn Orvis Forbes and Marilyn Fayne (Holland) Forbes. After graduating from Edmonds High School in 1960 she attended Mr. Lee's Beauty School and spent many years working for various salons in Lynnwood and Kirkland. She received her Cosmetology /Esthetician certificate and shortly thereafter started working at The Clip' R Snip in Edmonds. Ann married the love of her life, R. Allen Searle, on September 5, 1964 in Alderwood Manor. They lived in Astoria, Oregon and finally settled in the Mukilteo area to raise their two sons. Her husband's job in the seafood industry and her love of travel took her all over the world, including Alaska, Japan, South Africa, England, Scotland, France, Ireland and Italy. Ann was preceded in death by her mother (1959) and her father (2009). She leaves behind her devoted husband of 50 years, Allen; her two sons, Scott and Jay; a soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Thida; two brothers, Jack (Shirley) Forbes and Bill (Timmi Jo) Forbes; her sister, Linda Forbes; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews plus many life-long friends. Ann was deeply loved by her family and friends. She was a loving, lively and creative person who loved to cook, read a good book and play with her cats. Ann had a wonderful sense of humor and was always the life of the party. A great cook, Ann frequently treated family and friends to delicious meals. She loved the challenge of a good crossword puzzle, filling them out in pen because she was that good! A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.