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Rita McCormack Obituary


Rita Elizabeth McCormack

Rita Elizabeth Mobbs McCormack, 85, died in Lake Forest Park, Washington on February 18, 2009. Mrs. McCormack was born October 7, 1923, in New York City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Joseph Mobbs and Margaret Lovett Mobbs; two sisters, Margaret Mobbs Campbell and Veronica Mobbs; and her beloved husband of 51 years, Harold J. McCormack, Capt., U.S.C.G. (ret.).
Mrs. McCormack made homes for her family in Jacksonville, FL, Washington D.C., Ketchikan and Juneau, AK, Seattle and Bellevue, WA and Portsmouth and Vienna, VA, before retiring in the Seattle area. She was a loving, multi-talented woman who was the center of her family.
She will be greatly missed by her children and their spouses: Kathleen McCormack, of Mill Creek, WA, Carol (Steven) Campbell of Overland Park, KS, Jeanne (Dana) Argeris of Ocean, NJ, Barbara McCormack, of Snohomish, WA, Michael McCormack, of Medina, WA, Patricia (John) Prentice, of Snohomish and Margaret McCormack, of Mill Creek. Her loss will also be felt by 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Helen and Raymond Hermida, of Manchester, NJ; and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. McCormack's family would like to thank Maggie, Al and Victoria Rogojan at Angel Care Adult Family Home for the loving care given to our Mom over the past two years.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Monday, February 23, 2009, at Sunset Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 1215 145th Place Southeast, Bellevue, WA. Funeral Services and Interment will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at Sunset Hills. (425) 746-1400.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2009.

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Christina Argeris

February 25, 2009

Thanks for being such a wonderful Grandma. We will forever remember you for your warmth, grace and selflessness. I love you!

Chris & Ana Delgado

February 23, 2009

While we have not yet had the honor of meeting the McCormack family other than Jeanne, our daughter Priscilla will join the Argeris family in June, and we would like to convey our respect and prayers for Rita to Steve and the rest of the family at this time.

Lori Ackerman

February 23, 2009

I had the opportunity to meet Mrs. McCormack one time at her home in Mill Creek (with Peggy) and had the pleasure of seeing her a couple other times. Mrs. McCormack was such a lady in every sense of the word. Her smile and warm conversation made me feel welcome right away. As I read about her selfless-ness and service to others, I know her legacy will live on through her children and grandchildren. I have personally witnessed this in her daughters who have selflessly served others many, many times.

Michael Reed McCormack

February 23, 2009

No matter what was happening, she would always be smiling and greet me warmly. I have no memories of her ever being unhappy. She was always so loving towards me that I feel fortunate for every second I had with her. Rest In Peace Grandma Rita. I have, and always will, love you.

Michael McCormack

February 22, 2009

Mom – it’s your turn to rest after a life well lived distinguished by your tireless service to others. You gave, and gave, and gave. Never asking for or expecting anything in return. I will love you always for this.

Now that you have left us and are in a better place, I find myself revisiting so many of the moments we shared, each special in its own way.

I miss you already. You will be in my heart always.

George and Linda Thigpen

February 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Ed and Nancy Tobey

February 22, 2009

Our sympathies to all of the family. We know that your mother will be greatly missed.

Dana Argeris

February 21, 2009

I always admired Rita's strength and her selflessness-her family always came first. Heaven just got better. Love you.

Sarah Stuart

February 21, 2009

Grandma, you will forever be in my heart and my prayers. I love you dearly and miss you so very much.

Sarah Stuart

February 21, 2009

I love you, Grandma. I learned so much from you and I miss you so very very much.

Jeanne Argeris

February 21, 2009

Mom will always be remembered as a beautiful, thoughtful, artistic and extremely intelligent woman, as well as a wonderful mom.
Love you forever!

Peggy McCormack

February 21, 2009

Mom was the best mother, and an amazing person. She always thought of others before herself. I will miss her every day. Love you forever, Mom.

Peggy McCormack

February 21, 2009

Mom was the most amazing, unselfish person. I will miss her every day, but think lovingly of how wonderful she was. Love you forever, Mom.

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