Arlene Joy Perkins
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Arlene Joy Perkins
Arlene Joy Perkins, lifelong resident of the area, passed away at 6:30 pm on October 9, 2018, at age 86.
She passed away quickly after experiencing a heart attack and was surrounded by her loving family in Auburn Regional Hospital, as she left us to be with the Lord. Arlene, who went by her middle name Joy to all who knew her, was born in 1932 to her parents Clyde and Gertrude Griffin. She had one sister, Bev Finley who lives in Modesto, CA.
When Joy was teenager she met her high school sweetheart Donald J. Perkins and they married on February 19, 1951.
They had a long and beautiful life together, and were married for 67 years.
Joy graduated from Seattle's Franklin High School in 1950. She went on to work at the Bon Marche (now known as Macy's), Albertsons, and also as a kitchen designer. Joy remained very active in church throughout her life and was dedicated to serving her community. She was a talented gardener, skilled painter, and sewed beautiful quilts that she often donated to charity.
Joy was a sweet, loving, and truly good hearted person who made those around her feel loved and cared for. She will be lovingly remembered for her warm and gentle spirit, her natural gifts, and her service to the community.
Joy leaves behind her spouse, Donald, and many other family members. Joy was a mother to six children. After already having four children of their own, Don and Joy went on to adopt two more children that they took in as their own, out of the kindness of their hearts. From oldest to youngest - Patti Perkins, Vicki Burgess, Diane Fobes, Ken Perkins, David Perkins, and Kevin Perkins. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren - Amanda Wagner, Kris Fobes, Valaree Britton, Jasmine Perkins, Sophi Perkins, Emmett Perkins, and Caleb Perkins - and four great grandchildren - Sarah, Keira, Ryleigh, and Piper Wagner.
Memorial service will be held at Grace Community Church on
Tuesday, October 16th at 3:30 pm.
1320 Auburn Way South,
Auburn, Washington 98002.
We are grateful to have had Joy's shining light in our lives, she will be missed greatly, but we know she is in good hands and at peace. Her memory will carry on in our hearts.
Arlene Joy Perkins, lifelong resident of the area, passed away at 6:30 pm on October 9, 2018, at age 86.
She passed away quickly after experiencing a heart attack and was surrounded by her loving family in Auburn Regional Hospital, as she left us to be with the Lord. Arlene, who went by her middle name Joy to all who knew her, was born in 1932 to her parents Clyde and Gertrude Griffin. She had one sister, Bev Finley who lives in Modesto, CA.
When Joy was teenager she met her high school sweetheart Donald J. Perkins and they married on February 19, 1951.
They had a long and beautiful life together, and were married for 67 years.
Joy graduated from Seattle's Franklin High School in 1950. She went on to work at the Bon Marche (now known as Macy's), Albertsons, and also as a kitchen designer. Joy remained very active in church throughout her life and was dedicated to serving her community. She was a talented gardener, skilled painter, and sewed beautiful quilts that she often donated to charity.
Joy was a sweet, loving, and truly good hearted person who made those around her feel loved and cared for. She will be lovingly remembered for her warm and gentle spirit, her natural gifts, and her service to the community.
Joy leaves behind her spouse, Donald, and many other family members. Joy was a mother to six children. After already having four children of their own, Don and Joy went on to adopt two more children that they took in as their own, out of the kindness of their hearts. From oldest to youngest - Patti Perkins, Vicki Burgess, Diane Fobes, Ken Perkins, David Perkins, and Kevin Perkins. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren - Amanda Wagner, Kris Fobes, Valaree Britton, Jasmine Perkins, Sophi Perkins, Emmett Perkins, and Caleb Perkins - and four great grandchildren - Sarah, Keira, Ryleigh, and Piper Wagner.
Memorial service will be held at Grace Community Church on
Tuesday, October 16th at 3:30 pm.
1320 Auburn Way South,
Auburn, Washington 98002.
We are grateful to have had Joy's shining light in our lives, she will be missed greatly, but we know she is in good hands and at peace. Her memory will carry on in our hearts.
Fonte: Seattle Times
Publicado em: 16-10-2018