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Elenora Himple Obituary
Elenora Nancy Himple
She was born July 27, 1924, in Seattle, WA, the ninth child of Alick and Daisy Walker. She was raised in the City of Seattle, attending Seattle Public schools, until moving to Bothell, WA, with her family, where she attended Bothell High School. On August 28, 1943, Elenora married Richard R. Himple Jr. at her parents home. Together they raised their 14 children in the Silver Lake area of South Everett. Elenora was a stay at home mother to her children until the death of her husband in August of 1966. She was then employed by Sunrise View Convalescent Center for 18 years, working up to head cook, until her retirement in 1989.
She was very active in the early years of Salem Tabernacle/ Silver Lake Chapel, serving as secretary on the church board and working with the Missionary Ladies. It was her belief and faith in God that gave her strength throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Herman, Verne and Hiram Walker; sisters, Ethel Jones, Dorothy Hackford and Launita Thompson; husband, Richard; daughter, Donna L. Himple and granddaughter, Julie M. Himple.
Elenora is survived by sisters, Vivian Kielley, Bernice Benadom and Marjorie Severson (Gerald); children, Douglas (Helen), Michael Sr., Diana Johnson, Richard III (Sue), Terry (Tracy); Son, Walter (Mary), Ronald (Corrie), Robert (Elizabeth), Dennis (Laura), Denise Badgley, Launita Salvage (Wes), Brenda Himple (Tom Hinde) and Kevin Himple; 26 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
At her request, Private Family Funeral Services will be held with burial at Floral Hills Cemetery, Lynnwood, WA. Arrangements entrusted to Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, Lynnwood, 425-672-1800.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elenora Himple
Barb Ranstrom
April 5, 2024
Precious memories
Don & Bev Matson
April 17, 2007
Our prayers go out to the Himple family. Don has a lot of good memories of the family when he was in high school and attended Silver Lake Chapel in Everett.
Mrs. Himple and Don's mother Merelyn, will be rejoicing together in Heaven!
Linda Partridge
April 17, 2007
You and your family our in my thoughts & prayers.
Linda Partridge (Davis)
Jeanette Huntsman
April 16, 2007
Mrs.Himple was the cook at Sunrise View,when I started there in 1979.She was so kind and generous to all the residents there.She always did special things for them along with being a good cook.I still make several recipes she gave me.I was very blessed to have had her in my life.My thoughs and prayers go out to all her family.
Jeanette Huntsman (Hardeman)
Richard Himple IV
April 15, 2007
Grandma Himple, you will be greatly missed. I will never forget all the wonderful Parties, Holidays and Birthdays you and Aunt Donna used to put on. You both were "Awesome" at keeping The HIMPLE Name Alive!!! I Love You Both with all my Heart..
Linda Himple
April 15, 2007
Mrs Himple was a very special person, she was loved by all who knew her,she was a very strong person to be able to raise 14 children on her own when her husband passed.I was married to one of her children and it was a pleasure to have her as a mother-inlaw. God Bless all her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Lisa Rookaird (Himple)
April 15, 2007
It is so sad that the heartbeat and soul of our family has passed on, but now she has reunited with Donna once again. She will be very missed by so many lives she touched. We love you Grandma!
Jeremy Dabney
April 14, 2007
Grandma Himple was a great person. I remember her from my childhood very fondley. My heart goes out to all of the Himple family.
Terry Himple Jr
April 14, 2007
I remember when we were kids we had so much fun going to grandma's house. I will miss her so much it's hard to believe. We love you. Now Grandma Aunt Donna are together once again. LOVE TERRY JR
Faye Joel
April 13, 2007
My daughter Connie worked with Mrs Himple at Sunrise View many years ago, Connie passed away April 16, 2005. She and Mrs Himple will meet once again in Heaven with all of the Angles there to greet them.!!!
Barb Ranstrom
April 13, 2007
Marv and I met the Himple family in January of 1961 at Salem Tabernacle in the Silver Lake area. It later became Silver Lake Chapel, and between us in Sunday School and Youth group we were involved with all her wonderful children. Marv always remember her fabulous blackberry pies at the monthly board meetings. We love each and every one of you, and want you to know you have our love and prayers. I am sure Donna met her with a large smile and open arms. Barb and Marv Ranstrom
Barbara Clyde
April 12, 2007
The Saints are marching into heaven and OH! what a wonderful time they are having up there. She will be missed, smile and know that she is rejoicing in his presence.
Margaret Schoby
April 12, 2007
My sisters (Verna and Virginia)and I have always had such fond memories of Aunt Elnora.
She was always such a calm, kind person.....When I young, I wanted to be just like Aunt Elnora - needless to say, I didn't have a large family like she did but I was always envious of the wonderful family she had. She will be missed by many....I am out of state at the present time but wish to express my condolences and my sisters condolences to the family. LOVE
Darrin/Marti/Dylan Himple
April 12, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Kathryn Halls
April 12, 2007
Unfortunately, Mrs. Himple and I had not met, I wish that we had. I am a good friend of her new daughter in law, Elizabeth. I am becoming a friend to her son Robert as well. Elizabeth has spoken fondly of Elenora Himple and I know that she will be missed. My sympathies for all of her family, may God bring a comfort to each of you. Kathryn Halls
Nathalie Stribling/Plummer
April 11, 2007
I Remmber working with Elenora at Sunrise View. I was the RN in charge and see worked in the kitchen. I Retired in 1982. I would like to send my prayers for the whole family. She was a very nice person to work with. May God be with you all at this time.
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