Thelma Lee Niemi

Thelma Lee Niemi obituary

Thelma Lee Niemi

Thelma Niemi Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barton Family Funeral Service of Edmonds on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Thelma Lee Niemi was born in Pasco, WA on April 3, 1940. She passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025 in Kirkland, WA.

Thelma was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband Al Niemi and her son Glenn Niemi. She is survived by her sons; Tom Niemi and Bruce Niemi (Alana), and her grandson; Spencer Niemi.

She leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She worked at Sears for 25 years. She enjoyed designing and making Teddy Bears that she sold at craft fairs, donated to charities, and gifted to those she loved.

A celebration of life will be held on April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm. "Bear Hugs" to those she loved.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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