Alice Ruth Weatherholt, 79, died July 29, 2012 with her beloved family by her side, at her home in Everett, Washington.
She was born Alice Ruth Moore August 30, 1932, in Hamburg Township, Michigan, the only child of Ralph and Mary Moore. Her early life included riding her favorite horse, Buster, and 4-H. She attended Ann Arbor High School.
Alice married Julius William Weatherholt on September 7, 1948 in Williamston, Michigan. Their marriage lasted 43 years, ending with his death on February 5, 1991.
In May 1959, Julius, Alice and their six children moved from Brighton, Michigan to Everett, Washington. Early on she was very homesick for Michigan, but learned to love her new home in Everett. It was only when the U of W Huskies played her U of M Wolverines did her Michigan roots show -- she remained an ardent Wolverine fan. In Everett, four more children joined the household.
Alice was always busy with family activities, including dance and musical recitals, football games, soccer matches, family camping trips, PTA and Golden Acorn. She was happiest when the family gathered for home-cooked meals.
In addition to an active family life Alice began working outside the home when her children were older, starting as a lunchroom monitor at Washington Elementary School. She eventually went to work at Everett Community College in the food service area. From a part-time job bussing tables, she worked her way up to Food Service Manager for her last eight years. She retired after 23 years of service at the college.
Retirement meant she exchanged paid work for other activities, which still included family events but also travel and more volunteer work. She earned a certificate as Master Gardener and volunteered as an usher with the Everett Symphony, which led to travel with the Symphony to Italy. She also traveled to many states, Michigan and Hawaii being her favorite. She especially enjoyed sipping Pineapple Splash on the beach in Maui.
After the death of her husband Alice became involved with Widowed Information and Consultation Services (WICS) working as a grief counselor, executive board member and eventually President of her chapter. She remained active at Trinity Lutheran Church serving as their Council President.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mary Moore; husband, Julius W. Weatherholt; son-in-law, Raymond Hestikind; and grandchildren, Angeline Weatherholt, David Huzinga, and Erik Hestikind. She is survived by a large family including three sons: David and JoEllen Weatherholt of Anchorage, Ralph and Karine Weatherholt of Lynnwood, and Steven and Lisa Weatherholt of Seattle. She also is survived by seven daughters: Terry and Robert Dyer of Ocean Shores, Maribeth and Larry Halstead of Everett, Nancy and Jim Goldfinch of Marysville, Pamela Hestikind of Granite Falls, Julie and John Rochon of Lake Stevens, Sharon and Ronald Reeve of Lind, and Patricia and Michael Stevens of Burley. She also is survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Everett.
ref: The Herald (Everett), August 11, 2012.
She was born Alice Ruth Moore August 30, 1932, in Hamburg Township, Michigan, the only child of Ralph and Mary Moore. Her early life included riding her favorite horse, Buster, and 4-H. She attended Ann Arbor High School.
Alice married Julius William Weatherholt on September 7, 1948 in Williamston, Michigan. Their marriage lasted 43 years, ending with his death on February 5, 1991.
In May 1959, Julius, Alice and their six children moved from Brighton, Michigan to Everett, Washington. Early on she was very homesick for Michigan, but learned to love her new home in Everett. It was only when the U of W Huskies played her U of M Wolverines did her Michigan roots show -- she remained an ardent Wolverine fan. In Everett, four more children joined the household.
Alice was always busy with family activities, including dance and musical recitals, football games, soccer matches, family camping trips, PTA and Golden Acorn. She was happiest when the family gathered for home-cooked meals.
In addition to an active family life Alice began working outside the home when her children were older, starting as a lunchroom monitor at Washington Elementary School. She eventually went to work at Everett Community College in the food service area. From a part-time job bussing tables, she worked her way up to Food Service Manager for her last eight years. She retired after 23 years of service at the college.
Retirement meant she exchanged paid work for other activities, which still included family events but also travel and more volunteer work. She earned a certificate as Master Gardener and volunteered as an usher with the Everett Symphony, which led to travel with the Symphony to Italy. She also traveled to many states, Michigan and Hawaii being her favorite. She especially enjoyed sipping Pineapple Splash on the beach in Maui.
After the death of her husband Alice became involved with Widowed Information and Consultation Services (WICS) working as a grief counselor, executive board member and eventually President of her chapter. She remained active at Trinity Lutheran Church serving as their Council President.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mary Moore; husband, Julius W. Weatherholt; son-in-law, Raymond Hestikind; and grandchildren, Angeline Weatherholt, David Huzinga, and Erik Hestikind. She is survived by a large family including three sons: David and JoEllen Weatherholt of Anchorage, Ralph and Karine Weatherholt of Lynnwood, and Steven and Lisa Weatherholt of Seattle. She also is survived by seven daughters: Terry and Robert Dyer of Ocean Shores, Maribeth and Larry Halstead of Everett, Nancy and Jim Goldfinch of Marysville, Pamela Hestikind of Granite Falls, Julie and John Rochon of Lake Stevens, Sharon and Ronald Reeve of Lind, and Patricia and Michael Stevens of Burley. She also is survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Everett.
ref: The Herald (Everett), August 11, 2012.
Alice Ruth Weatherholt, 79, died July 29, 2012 with her beloved family by her side, at her home in Everett, Washington.
She was born Alice Ruth Moore August 30, 1932, in Hamburg Township, Michigan, the only child of Ralph and Mary Moore. Her early life included riding her favorite horse, Buster, and 4-H. She attended Ann Arbor High School.
Alice married Julius William Weatherholt on September 7, 1948 in Williamston, Michigan. Their marriage lasted 43 years, ending with his death on February 5, 1991.
In May 1959, Julius, Alice and their six children moved from Brighton, Michigan to Everett, Washington. Early on she was very homesick for Michigan, but learned to love her new home in Everett. It was only when the U of W Huskies played her U of M Wolverines did her Michigan roots show -- she remained an ardent Wolverine fan. In Everett, four more children joined the household.
Alice was always busy with family activities, including dance and musical recitals, football games, soccer matches, family camping trips, PTA and Golden Acorn. She was happiest when the family gathered for home-cooked meals.
In addition to an active family life Alice began working outside the home when her children were older, starting as a lunchroom monitor at Washington Elementary School. She eventually went to work at Everett Community College in the food service area. From a part-time job bussing tables, she worked her way up to Food Service Manager for her last eight years. She retired after 23 years of service at the college.
Retirement meant she exchanged paid work for other activities, which still included family events but also travel and more volunteer work. She earned a certificate as Master Gardener and volunteered as an usher with the Everett Symphony, which led to travel with the Symphony to Italy. She also traveled to many states, Michigan and Hawaii being her favorite. She especially enjoyed sipping Pineapple Splash on the beach in Maui.
After the death of her husband Alice became involved with Widowed Information and Consultation Services (WICS) working as a grief counselor, executive board member and eventually President of her chapter. She remained active at Trinity Lutheran Church serving as their Council President.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mary Moore; husband, Julius W. Weatherholt; son-in-law, Raymond Hestikind; and grandchildren, Angeline Weatherholt, David Huzinga, and Erik Hestikind. She is survived by a large family including three sons: David and JoEllen Weatherholt of Anchorage, Ralph and Karine Weatherholt of Lynnwood, and Steven and Lisa Weatherholt of Seattle. She also is survived by seven daughters: Terry and Robert Dyer of Ocean Shores, Maribeth and Larry Halstead of Everett, Nancy and Jim Goldfinch of Marysville, Pamela Hestikind of Granite Falls, Julie and John Rochon of Lake Stevens, Sharon and Ronald Reeve of Lind, and Patricia and Michael Stevens of Burley. She also is survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Everett.
ref: The Herald (Everett), August 11, 2012.
She was born Alice Ruth Moore August 30, 1932, in Hamburg Township, Michigan, the only child of Ralph and Mary Moore. Her early life included riding her favorite horse, Buster, and 4-H. She attended Ann Arbor High School.
Alice married Julius William Weatherholt on September 7, 1948 in Williamston, Michigan. Their marriage lasted 43 years, ending with his death on February 5, 1991.
In May 1959, Julius, Alice and their six children moved from Brighton, Michigan to Everett, Washington. Early on she was very homesick for Michigan, but learned to love her new home in Everett. It was only when the U of W Huskies played her U of M Wolverines did her Michigan roots show -- she remained an ardent Wolverine fan. In Everett, four more children joined the household.
Alice was always busy with family activities, including dance and musical recitals, football games, soccer matches, family camping trips, PTA and Golden Acorn. She was happiest when the family gathered for home-cooked meals.
In addition to an active family life Alice began working outside the home when her children were older, starting as a lunchroom monitor at Washington Elementary School. She eventually went to work at Everett Community College in the food service area. From a part-time job bussing tables, she worked her way up to Food Service Manager for her last eight years. She retired after 23 years of service at the college.
Retirement meant she exchanged paid work for other activities, which still included family events but also travel and more volunteer work. She earned a certificate as Master Gardener and volunteered as an usher with the Everett Symphony, which led to travel with the Symphony to Italy. She also traveled to many states, Michigan and Hawaii being her favorite. She especially enjoyed sipping Pineapple Splash on the beach in Maui.
After the death of her husband Alice became involved with Widowed Information and Consultation Services (WICS) working as a grief counselor, executive board member and eventually President of her chapter. She remained active at Trinity Lutheran Church serving as their Council President.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mary Moore; husband, Julius W. Weatherholt; son-in-law, Raymond Hestikind; and grandchildren, Angeline Weatherholt, David Huzinga, and Erik Hestikind. She is survived by a large family including three sons: David and JoEllen Weatherholt of Anchorage, Ralph and Karine Weatherholt of Lynnwood, and Steven and Lisa Weatherholt of Seattle. She also is survived by seven daughters: Terry and Robert Dyer of Ocean Shores, Maribeth and Larry Halstead of Everett, Nancy and Jim Goldfinch of Marysville, Pamela Hestikind of Granite Falls, Julie and John Rochon of Lake Stevens, Sharon and Ronald Reeve of Lind, and Patricia and Michael Stevens of Burley. She also is survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Everett.
ref: The Herald (Everett), August 11, 2012.
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