Kathryne B. Charleson

Kathryne B. Charleson

Kathryne Charleson died on July 4, 2012 at age 78. Kathy was born November 25, 1933 in Kent, Washington and spent her childhood years in Kent. She attended Kent Meridian High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Washington in 1955. Kathy was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority where she made many lifelong friends and developed a love of Bridge.
After graduation from University of Washington, Kathy moved to San Francisco, shared an apartment with friends in Walnut Grove, California and worked for AT&T. She moved to Mill Valley, California when she married Bill Charleson, Sr. and raised one son. When Bill Jr. was old enough, Kathy returned to work in a private high school as office manager. She had a great love for young people and enjoyed being around them.
In 1990, Bill Jr. was grown, and finding herself single, she returned home to the Seattle area and bought a home in Marysville. Kathy followed her love of the school environment and again worked as an office manager at a private school in the area. She was an avid skier and met Dean Delker while skiing. They shared a happy life style of outdoor activities for many years. They both greatly enjoyed their time together skiing, snowboarding, water skiing, riding dune buggies and taking Dean's RV on wonderful trips. She also shared many happy times with Dean's extended family.
Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, John and Bernece Holland; her brother, Donald Holland; and niece, Janice Lynn Markie.
She is survived by her partner, Dean Delker of Lynnwood, WA; son, William Charleson of Represa, CA; sister, Pat (Ken) Harrington of Bainbridge Island, WA; niece, Jacklyn West of Burke, VA; and nephew, Todd West of Los Angeles, CA.
A memorial service celebrating Kathy's life will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Beck's Funeral Home, 405 Fifth Ave. S, Edmonds, Washington.
During the last few years of Kathy's life she suffered from Alzheimer's disease. The family appreciates the quality of care, respect and affection shown to her by the staff of Silverado Senior Living in Everett.
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