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Isabelle Salisbury Obituary
Isabelle Martha Ries
Salisbury
July 27, 1916 - May 21, 2010
Born in Evanston, Illinois, Isabelle arrived in Everett, WA in 1920 with her parents, Howard and Lucie Lincoln Ries, and her brother, Lincoln. She graduated from the Washington School, North Junior High School, Everett High School, the University of Washington, and the General Hospital of Everett School of Nursing. While active in the First Presbyterian Church of Everett, Garden Club, Book Club and PEO, Isabelle had a full career as a nurse and executive at General Hospital of Everett.
Isabelle and her late husband, Clark, lived on Whidbey Island in the 1940's, and returned full time to their beloved home on the water at Clinton, WA in 1978. Active in Saint Peters Lutheran Church and Langley PEO Sisterhood Chapter GJ during retirement, Isabelle devoted herself to family, which gathered at Clinton each summer.
Isabelle was preceeded in death by her husband of nearly 69 years, J. Clark Salisbury, and her son, Jonathan Clark Salisbury.
Survived by daughter, Margie Salisbury Norling and husband Bob Norling; son, Howard Frank Salisbury; son, Dallas Lincoln Salisbury and wife Stephanie Ross; and daughter-in-law, Paulette Nyren Salisbury; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
There will be no memorial service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Providence Hospice of Snohomish County.
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dallas salisbury
May 17, 2025
Hey Mom, Marg, Bob, Rita, Chuck,Matt, Emily (engaged to Matt- you would love her),Jennifer, Stephanie,and I, are with Maggie in Coral Gables Florida for her graduation from Vet School. As of last evening she is a Doctor! 15 years older than when you passed to return to Dad. Miss you every day! Much love, your youngest, Dallas
Kirk Garretson
May 22, 2011
Isabelle, a wonderful and loving family member and elder in my wonderful family,was always a positive, inspirational, loving woman in my life. I will always remember my days spent with her fondly.
Dallas Salisbury
May 22, 2011
A year since the family gathered at 3311 to say good bye to an outstanding woman and "perfect" mother. With each day the memories of perfection grow as thoughts of wonderful moments
May 31, 2010
To Isabelle's family
We only had the opportunity to visit with Isabelle a few times. She always had a smile and was never at a loss for words and we found her a most gracious lady. We will always remember her.
Jan & Ken Reisch, Worthington, OH
Margaret Bennett
May 26, 2010
What a blessing Isabelle was to us in P.E.O. Chapter GJ. Her delightful sense of humor, her sensitivity, her compassion made her precious beyond words to us. Truly she was a treasure I encountered on my journey through life. I will miss her.
Sheri Carlberg
May 24, 2010
To Isabelle's Dear Family-
What a treasure we were given in P.E.O. Chapter GJ, on Whidbey Island, in Isabelle's person! She was a delightful, positive, engaging, intelligent force of nature with a huge sense of humor and a warm, warm heart. She will be greatly missed and continually loved.
Diane Anderson
May 23, 2010
Dear Family of Isabelle, Thank you for sharing Isabelle with us on Whidbey Island. Her wonderful smile,her sharp mind and her gracious manor enriched all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by us.
Mr. & Mrs. Mayor & family
May 23, 2010
Margie & Bob: Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mom. What wonderful memories we have of the good times on Whidbey with your folks. Isabelle was a remarkable lady and she will always hold a special place in our memory.
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