Ann-mari Simonsen
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Ann-Mari Simonsen
Ann-Mari Simonsen passed away at her home on November 8, 2018. She was born in Tromsø, Norway on May 18, 1931 and immigrated to the US in 1949 to attend the University of Washington (BS in chemistry) and then NYU (MS in physical chemistry). In 1957 she returned to Seattle to start a family. She first lived in Bellevue before moving to Beaux Arts Village, where she was an active member of the community for almost 50 years. She spent her last six years at Covenant Shores on Mercer Island.
Ann-Mari's first job was as a research chemist for International Nickel, where she earned and contributed to several patents. Later she was a chemistry professor at Shoreline Community College for 37 years.
She led a life full of physical and intellectual activities. Ann-Mari stayed fit, skied often, went on long-distance hikes, sailed Puget Sound, loved her garden, and climbed Mt. Rainier to celebrate her 50th birthday. She fed her intellectual curiosity with travel, bridge, books, and spirited discussions with like-minded friends. In retirement, she volunteered as a CASA for 15 years, during which time she shepherded over 25 foster care children into loving, adoptive homes.
She loved spending time with her family, especially her six grandchildren. She baked cookies, told stories, had conversations, and took grandkids on hikes, on trips, to the beach, and to the store to buy them things they really didn't need. She would do anything for them.
Ann-Mari was a steadfast friend, a loving mother, and a fabulous grandmother. She will be missed.
Because Ann-Mari so valued her Norwegian heritage, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Sons of Norway Foundation in her name.
Please sign Ann-Mari's online Guestbook at www.Legacy.com.
Ann-Mari Simonsen passed away at her home on November 8, 2018. She was born in Tromsø, Norway on May 18, 1931 and immigrated to the US in 1949 to attend the University of Washington (BS in chemistry) and then NYU (MS in physical chemistry). In 1957 she returned to Seattle to start a family. She first lived in Bellevue before moving to Beaux Arts Village, where she was an active member of the community for almost 50 years. She spent her last six years at Covenant Shores on Mercer Island.
Ann-Mari's first job was as a research chemist for International Nickel, where she earned and contributed to several patents. Later she was a chemistry professor at Shoreline Community College for 37 years.
She led a life full of physical and intellectual activities. Ann-Mari stayed fit, skied often, went on long-distance hikes, sailed Puget Sound, loved her garden, and climbed Mt. Rainier to celebrate her 50th birthday. She fed her intellectual curiosity with travel, bridge, books, and spirited discussions with like-minded friends. In retirement, she volunteered as a CASA for 15 years, during which time she shepherded over 25 foster care children into loving, adoptive homes.
She loved spending time with her family, especially her six grandchildren. She baked cookies, told stories, had conversations, and took grandkids on hikes, on trips, to the beach, and to the store to buy them things they really didn't need. She would do anything for them.
Ann-Mari was a steadfast friend, a loving mother, and a fabulous grandmother. She will be missed.
Because Ann-Mari so valued her Norwegian heritage, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Sons of Norway Foundation in her name.
Please sign Ann-Mari's online Guestbook at www.Legacy.com.
Fonte: Seattle Times
Publicado em: 18-11-2018