Ilene Tuttle Adams was born November 23, 1910, in Asotin Washington and passed away peacefully on August 11, 2010 at Panorama Convalescent Center in Lacey, Washington.
A gifted teacher, Ilene taught in a number of Alaska villages, beginning in 1931. Most of her Alaska teaching was in Ninilchik, where she also homesteaded. She also taught in Washington State, primarily in Anatone and Richland. An adventurous woman, she also operated a cattle and wheat ranch, welded in a shipyard during World War II, fished commercially, and coached basketball.
Ilene enjoyed children and young people, travel, dancing, gardening and playing pinochle. As a former basketball player and coach, she loved to watch games, and was particularly supportive of the teams from Ninilchik, Alaska, and Eastern Oregon University. Most of all, she enjoyed being with and cooking for family and friends.
Ilene is survived by daughter Margaret Vonheeder and husband Ellis of Olympia, son Larry Matson and wife Cheryl of Ninilchik, Alaska, grandchildren Stacy Cruz, Shannon McElwee and husband Sjan, John Matson, Amanda Matson, and great granddaughters Jessica McElwee and Marissa Cruz. Also surviving are stepsons David M. Adams, William Boettcher and family, and Richard Boettcher, as well as many friends from around the globe. Ilene was preceded in death by husbands Van Puette, Lawrence Matson, Bernard Boettcher, and David J. Adams.
A celebration of her life will be on Monday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Mills and Mills Funeral Home Chapel, 5725 Littlerock Road SW, Olympia, WA. A reception will follow.
If you wish, donations may be made to "Habitat for Humanity" or a charity of your choice.∼Ilene Tuttle Adams was born Nov. 23, 1910, in Asotin, Wash., and passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2010, at Panorama Convalescent Center in Lacey, Washington.
A celebration of her life was held Aug. 16 at Mills and Mills Funeral Home Chapel, 5725 Littlerock Road S.W., Olympia, Wash. A reception followed.
Daughter of a Washington pioneer family, Ilene was born in Asotin, an only child to George Tuttle and Daisy (Sauer) Tuttle. She lived her early childhood in Anatone, Wash., where her family homesteaded and farmed. In 1920, the family moved to Richland, Wash., where Ilene completed high school. She then attended Eastern Washington Normal School (now Eastern Washington University) where she graduated at the age of 18 and began teaching that fall. She later returned to Eastern Washington University and received her bachelor's degree.
A gifted teacher, Ilene began her teaching career in Richland, Wash. She went to Alaska to teach in 1931. Ilene taught for many years in Washington and Alaska, primarily in Ninilchik and Anatone, Wash. She also taught in Tenakee Springs, Chatanika, Ouzinki and Woody Island, Alaska. In some cases, her students spoke very little English and Ilene spoke very little Russian. She retired from teaching in Alaska in 1975. Numerous former students maintained contact with her throughout her life. In addition to teaching, Ilene coached basketball, operated a family wheat and cattle ranch near Anatone, fished commercially, was a welder in the shipyards during World War II and later taught welding and homesteaded in Ninilchik in 1959.
Ilene enjoyed children and young people, travel, dancing, gardening and playing pinochle. As a former basketball player and coach, she loved to watch games, and was particularly supportive of the teams from Ninilchik and Eastern Oregon University. Most of all, she enjoyed being with and cooking for family and friends.
"Ilene lived a long, vibrant and eventful life," her family said. "She was adventurous and willing to take risks. Ilene was determined and worked hard at anything life brought her. Her zest for life and compassionate spirit made her a role model for several generations of students, family and friends."
Ilene was survived by daughter Margaret Vonheeder and husband Ellis of Olympia; son Larry Matson and wife Cheryl of Ninilchik; grandchildren Stacy Cruz, Shannon McElwee and husband Sjan, John Matson, Amanda Matson; great-granddaughters Jessica McElwee and Marissa Cruz; stepsons David M. Adams, William Boettcher and family, and Richard Boettcher; as well as many friends from around the globe.
Ilene was predeceased by husbands Van Puette, Lawrence Matson, Bernard Boettcher and David J. Adams.
A gifted teacher, Ilene taught in a number of Alaska villages, beginning in 1931. Most of her Alaska teaching was in Ninilchik, where she also homesteaded. She also taught in Washington State, primarily in Anatone and Richland. An adventurous woman, she also operated a cattle and wheat ranch, welded in a shipyard during World War II, fished commercially, and coached basketball.
Ilene enjoyed children and young people, travel, dancing, gardening and playing pinochle. As a former basketball player and coach, she loved to watch games, and was particularly supportive of the teams from Ninilchik, Alaska, and Eastern Oregon University. Most of all, she enjoyed being with and cooking for family and friends.
Ilene is survived by daughter Margaret Vonheeder and husband Ellis of Olympia, son Larry Matson and wife Cheryl of Ninilchik, Alaska, grandchildren Stacy Cruz, Shannon McElwee and husband Sjan, John Matson, Amanda Matson, and great granddaughters Jessica McElwee and Marissa Cruz. Also surviving are stepsons David M. Adams, William Boettcher and family, and Richard Boettcher, as well as many friends from around the globe. Ilene was preceded in death by husbands Van Puette, Lawrence Matson, Bernard Boettcher, and David J. Adams.
A celebration of her life will be on Monday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Mills and Mills Funeral Home Chapel, 5725 Littlerock Road SW, Olympia, WA. A reception will follow.
If you wish, donations may be made to "Habitat for Humanity" or a charity of your choice.∼Ilene Tuttle Adams was born Nov. 23, 1910, in Asotin, Wash., and passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2010, at Panorama Convalescent Center in Lacey, Washington.
A celebration of her life was held Aug. 16 at Mills and Mills Funeral Home Chapel, 5725 Littlerock Road S.W., Olympia, Wash. A reception followed.
Daughter of a Washington pioneer family, Ilene was born in Asotin, an only child to George Tuttle and Daisy (Sauer) Tuttle. She lived her early childhood in Anatone, Wash., where her family homesteaded and farmed. In 1920, the family moved to Richland, Wash., where Ilene completed high school. She then attended Eastern Washington Normal School (now Eastern Washington University) where she graduated at the age of 18 and began teaching that fall. She later returned to Eastern Washington University and received her bachelor's degree.
A gifted teacher, Ilene began her teaching career in Richland, Wash. She went to Alaska to teach in 1931. Ilene taught for many years in Washington and Alaska, primarily in Ninilchik and Anatone, Wash. She also taught in Tenakee Springs, Chatanika, Ouzinki and Woody Island, Alaska. In some cases, her students spoke very little English and Ilene spoke very little Russian. She retired from teaching in Alaska in 1975. Numerous former students maintained contact with her throughout her life. In addition to teaching, Ilene coached basketball, operated a family wheat and cattle ranch near Anatone, fished commercially, was a welder in the shipyards during World War II and later taught welding and homesteaded in Ninilchik in 1959.
Ilene enjoyed children and young people, travel, dancing, gardening and playing pinochle. As a former basketball player and coach, she loved to watch games, and was particularly supportive of the teams from Ninilchik and Eastern Oregon University. Most of all, she enjoyed being with and cooking for family and friends.
"Ilene lived a long, vibrant and eventful life," her family said. "She was adventurous and willing to take risks. Ilene was determined and worked hard at anything life brought her. Her zest for life and compassionate spirit made her a role model for several generations of students, family and friends."
Ilene was survived by daughter Margaret Vonheeder and husband Ellis of Olympia; son Larry Matson and wife Cheryl of Ninilchik; grandchildren Stacy Cruz, Shannon McElwee and husband Sjan, John Matson, Amanda Matson; great-granddaughters Jessica McElwee and Marissa Cruz; stepsons David M. Adams, William Boettcher and family, and Richard Boettcher; as well as many friends from around the globe.
Ilene was predeceased by husbands Van Puette, Lawrence Matson, Bernard Boettcher and David J. Adams.
Ilene Tuttle Adams was born November 23, 1910, in Asotin Washington and passed away peacefully on August 11, 2010 at Panorama Convalescent Center in Lacey, Washington.
A gifted teacher, Ilene taught in a number of Alaska villages, beginning in 1931. Most of her Alaska teaching was in Ninilchik, where she also homesteaded. She also taught in Washington State, primarily in Anatone and Richland. An adventurous woman, she also operated a cattle and wheat ranch, welded in a shipyard during World War II, fished commercially, and coached basketball.
Ilene enjoyed children and young people, travel, dancing, gardening and playing pinochle. As a former basketball player and coach, she loved to watch games, and was particularly supportive of the teams from Ninilchik, Alaska, and Eastern Oregon University. Most of all, she enjoyed being with and cooking for family and friends.
Ilene is survived by daughter Margaret Vonheeder and husband Ellis of Olympia, son Larry Matson and wife Cheryl of Ninilchik, Alaska, grandchildren Stacy Cruz, Shannon McElwee and husband Sjan, John Matson, Amanda Matson, and great granddaughters Jessica McElwee and Marissa Cruz. Also surviving are stepsons David M. Adams, William Boettcher and family, and Richard Boettcher, as well as many friends from around the globe. Ilene was preceded in death by husbands Van Puette, Lawrence Matson, Bernard Boettcher, and David J. Adams.
A celebration of her life will be on Monday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Mills and Mills Funeral Home Chapel, 5725 Littlerock Road SW, Olympia, WA. A reception will follow.
If you wish, donations may be made to "Habitat for Humanity" or a charity of your choice.∼Ilene Tuttle Adams was born Nov. 23, 1910, in Asotin, Wash., and passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2010, at Panorama Convalescent Center in Lacey, Washington.
A celebration of her life was held Aug. 16 at Mills and Mills Funeral Home Chapel, 5725 Littlerock Road S.W., Olympia, Wash. A reception followed.
Daughter of a Washington pioneer family, Ilene was born in Asotin, an only child to George Tuttle and Daisy (Sauer) Tuttle. She lived her early childhood in Anatone, Wash., where her family homesteaded and farmed. In 1920, the family moved to Richland, Wash., where Ilene completed high school. She then attended Eastern Washington Normal School (now Eastern Washington University) where she graduated at the age of 18 and began teaching that fall. She later returned to Eastern Washington University and received her bachelor's degree.
A gifted teacher, Ilene began her teaching career in Richland, Wash. She went to Alaska to teach in 1931. Ilene taught for many years in Washington and Alaska, primarily in Ninilchik and Anatone, Wash. She also taught in Tenakee Springs, Chatanika, Ouzinki and Woody Island, Alaska. In some cases, her students spoke very little English and Ilene spoke very little Russian. She retired from teaching in Alaska in 1975. Numerous former students maintained contact with her throughout her life. In addition to teaching, Ilene coached basketball, operated a family wheat and cattle ranch near Anatone, fished commercially, was a welder in the shipyards during World War II and later taught welding and homesteaded in Ninilchik in 1959.
Ilene enjoyed children and young people, travel, dancing, gardening and playing pinochle. As a former basketball player and coach, she loved to watch games, and was particularly supportive of the teams from Ninilchik and Eastern Oregon University. Most of all, she enjoyed being with and cooking for family and friends.
"Ilene lived a long, vibrant and eventful life," her family said. "She was adventurous and willing to take risks. Ilene was determined and worked hard at anything life brought her. Her zest for life and compassionate spirit made her a role model for several generations of students, family and friends."
Ilene was survived by daughter Margaret Vonheeder and husband Ellis of Olympia; son Larry Matson and wife Cheryl of Ninilchik; grandchildren Stacy Cruz, Shannon McElwee and husband Sjan, John Matson, Amanda Matson; great-granddaughters Jessica McElwee and Marissa Cruz; stepsons David M. Adams, William Boettcher and family, and Richard Boettcher; as well as many friends from around the globe.
Ilene was predeceased by husbands Van Puette, Lawrence Matson, Bernard Boettcher and David J. Adams.
A gifted teacher, Ilene taught in a number of Alaska villages, beginning in 1931. Most of her Alaska teaching was in Ninilchik, where she also homesteaded. She also taught in Washington State, primarily in Anatone and Richland. An adventurous woman, she also operated a cattle and wheat ranch, welded in a shipyard during World War II, fished commercially, and coached basketball.
Ilene enjoyed children and young people, travel, dancing, gardening and playing pinochle. As a former basketball player and coach, she loved to watch games, and was particularly supportive of the teams from Ninilchik, Alaska, and Eastern Oregon University. Most of all, she enjoyed being with and cooking for family and friends.
Ilene is survived by daughter Margaret Vonheeder and husband Ellis of Olympia, son Larry Matson and wife Cheryl of Ninilchik, Alaska, grandchildren Stacy Cruz, Shannon McElwee and husband Sjan, John Matson, Amanda Matson, and great granddaughters Jessica McElwee and Marissa Cruz. Also surviving are stepsons David M. Adams, William Boettcher and family, and Richard Boettcher, as well as many friends from around the globe. Ilene was preceded in death by husbands Van Puette, Lawrence Matson, Bernard Boettcher, and David J. Adams.
A celebration of her life will be on Monday, August 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Mills and Mills Funeral Home Chapel, 5725 Littlerock Road SW, Olympia, WA. A reception will follow.
If you wish, donations may be made to "Habitat for Humanity" or a charity of your choice.∼Ilene Tuttle Adams was born Nov. 23, 1910, in Asotin, Wash., and passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2010, at Panorama Convalescent Center in Lacey, Washington.
A celebration of her life was held Aug. 16 at Mills and Mills Funeral Home Chapel, 5725 Littlerock Road S.W., Olympia, Wash. A reception followed.
Daughter of a Washington pioneer family, Ilene was born in Asotin, an only child to George Tuttle and Daisy (Sauer) Tuttle. She lived her early childhood in Anatone, Wash., where her family homesteaded and farmed. In 1920, the family moved to Richland, Wash., where Ilene completed high school. She then attended Eastern Washington Normal School (now Eastern Washington University) where she graduated at the age of 18 and began teaching that fall. She later returned to Eastern Washington University and received her bachelor's degree.
A gifted teacher, Ilene began her teaching career in Richland, Wash. She went to Alaska to teach in 1931. Ilene taught for many years in Washington and Alaska, primarily in Ninilchik and Anatone, Wash. She also taught in Tenakee Springs, Chatanika, Ouzinki and Woody Island, Alaska. In some cases, her students spoke very little English and Ilene spoke very little Russian. She retired from teaching in Alaska in 1975. Numerous former students maintained contact with her throughout her life. In addition to teaching, Ilene coached basketball, operated a family wheat and cattle ranch near Anatone, fished commercially, was a welder in the shipyards during World War II and later taught welding and homesteaded in Ninilchik in 1959.
Ilene enjoyed children and young people, travel, dancing, gardening and playing pinochle. As a former basketball player and coach, she loved to watch games, and was particularly supportive of the teams from Ninilchik and Eastern Oregon University. Most of all, she enjoyed being with and cooking for family and friends.
"Ilene lived a long, vibrant and eventful life," her family said. "She was adventurous and willing to take risks. Ilene was determined and worked hard at anything life brought her. Her zest for life and compassionate spirit made her a role model for several generations of students, family and friends."
Ilene was survived by daughter Margaret Vonheeder and husband Ellis of Olympia; son Larry Matson and wife Cheryl of Ninilchik; grandchildren Stacy Cruz, Shannon McElwee and husband Sjan, John Matson, Amanda Matson; great-granddaughters Jessica McElwee and Marissa Cruz; stepsons David M. Adams, William Boettcher and family, and Richard Boettcher; as well as many friends from around the globe.
Ilene was predeceased by husbands Van Puette, Lawrence Matson, Bernard Boettcher and David J. Adams.
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