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1945
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2023
Billie Platis Obituary
Billie Platis, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away in Everett, WA at age 77. Born in Seattle, WA, before moving to Everett with her family as a small child, Billie's love for Everett was unwavering, and she enjoyed bumping into old friends and acquaintances while out and about. She had a deep connection to the city, as her parents were the proprietors of the Orient Tavern, where she lived with her two siblings and as many as five step-siblings in the small apartment below the establishment.
Billie was a kind and caring individual who had an exceptional ability to make people feel immediately at ease in her presence. Her genuine concern for others extended to friends and strangers, and she was known for her warm and welcoming nature.
Billie's pride and joy were her two children, Tawnya and Nickolas. She considered raising them to be her greatest accomplishment. In addition to being a loving mother, Billie played a significant role in the lives of several of the close friends of both Tawnya and Nickolas.
She was devoutly Greek Orthodox and a long-time member of the Daughters of Penelope, a Hellenic women's organization.
Billie is survived by her brother Harry Platis (Alethea), daughter Tawnya Bjorkquist (Brad), her son Nickolas Streeter (Julie), and her grandchildren Stephen, Isaac, Lyon, Lyla, Billie, and Lorne. She also leaves behind her nephew Damon Platis (Tish) and nieces Alexandra Flugstad (Matt) and Stephanie Platis. Billie was preceded in death by her father, Bill Platis, her mother, Eula Colliers, her step-father, Jim Colliers, and her brother, George Platis.
The family would like to thank many of Billie's long-time friends for their dedication to her well-being, specifically Kay Olsen and Dianne Noyce, and the Terrace at Beverly Lake staff for their dignified care of Billie over the last 15 months.
Billie's life will be celebrated on Friday, September 22nd, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the banquet room of the Buzz Inn on Broadway in Everett: 3121 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201.
May her memory be eternal.
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Jack and Mary O'Donnell
September 15, 2023
We are so sorry to hear about Billie's passing. She was a wonderful person. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family.
Dennis & Judy English
September 15, 2023
We give our deepest sympathies to the Platis family.
To lose such a kind, gracious and outgoing person is just wrong.
Way back when, a young beautiful woman came to earn extra money at the State liquor store I managed in Seattle. In talking with her, she related that she was from Everett. Then, Tawyna said her mother was Billie.
Because of the chance meeting, we would often meet at so-called EHS reunion meetings. It was always like we were neighbors who had just finished talking over fence.
Billie was always wonderful to the both of us. We will miss her.
Dennis and Judy English
Harry Platis
September 14, 2023
PLATIS PROVERB. health is wealth, money is poker chips; everything else is B.S. and Gunsmoke, except God, Family, Friends.
BILLIE was the best,kindness, and greatest sister a brother could have. May her memory be eternal.
With love and deepest respect, HarryPlatis
Brian Ogden
September 14, 2023
I had the pleasure of knowing Billie as she was a friend of my mothers at the Terrace at Beverly Lake. We had a lot of laughs together and her passing is a sad time for me. Heaven got a good one. See you again my friend. Brian Ogden
Family
September 14, 2023
Dear Harry, Tawnya, Nickolas and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Billie. We are thinking of you and sending prayers for peace and comfort.
Love, Jack Colliers and girls (Kristy, Tuesdie and Jackie)
Maralee Kinney Hall
September 13, 2023
My condolences to Billie's family. Billie was a yr.be-hind me l@ Everett high. I saw her as a ray of sunshine coming down the hall's. Always friendly to all.
John Hart
September 13, 2023
Dear Lady,
I remember you from EHS as one of the folks that wa always a pleasure to run into in the hall or classes. Truly a very Classy Lady. RIP
John Hart
Caren Compton Pegram
September 12, 2023
Harry , I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family at this most difficult time.
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