OBITUARY FOR ADRIANNA HENRIETTA (COOK) WICHERS
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Born August 29, 1925 to John and Jennie Cook in Rapelje, Montana. She was the youngest of 8 children (6 girls and 2 boys). The family moved to the Sumas, WA area when she was a small child.
Adrianna met Reanon Wichers in 1940 when she was just 15 years old and they were married on November 17, 1944. They had six children - 5 girls and 1 boy: Rosalee, Rosetta, Rose, Rosanne, Reanon Jr. and Rosemary. Her family eventually grew to include 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was first and foremost a Christian, a wife and a mother. She loved her family more than anything. She came to know the Lord as a young mother, and raised her children with the knowledge of the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Her life was spent in service to others. She was always caring for, or helping someone. Sometimes that included taking people in to live with her family. She was the first person thought of when someone needed help, counseling, or just a caring listener.
As a young adult, she managed her father's lumberyard and second hand store, as well as helping care for her paralyzed mother.
Reanon and Adrianna moved their family to Seattle and purchased a home in White Center in the summer of 1961.
To be available to her family, she owned and operated an upholstery business from her home, and included her children in that business when they became adults. She was an expert seamstress and made clothes for her children, almost always without a pattern, and also taught her girls to sew. She sewed patchwork quilts from scrap material, old clothes, sweaters and even men's ties, and gave a quilt to each member of her family, and also to others in need. She was very creative and tried to be sure that each family member received a handmade gift every Christmas.
She taught her daughters to sing and harmonize when they were very small children. She organized the Rose Sisters singing engagements as well as operated their sound system, and even sewed some of their outfits. She was their number one fan.
She was asked to give the message at one of our singing engagements at the Monroe Prison. She told the story of the prodigal son along with her costumes and props. She spoke to the prisoners like they were little children and they sat spellbound. You could have heard a pin drop.
Adrianna was the happiest when she was helping others and telling them about her Lord. She loved children and dedicated her life to children's ministries, she taught Sunday School, Children's Church, Vacation Bible School and an after-school Bible Club for kids called "The Good News Club".
Later in life, (in her 80s) she ran the Clothes Closet at Westwood Christian Community. She would arrive early to make sure that everything was set up, and stay late to make sure everything was put away.
Even thought she had arhritis, she never let it stop her from doing what she loved. She never had a bad day. If you asked her how she was, she would always say "I'm doing great".
It didn't matter who you were, she always had a smile for you and made you feel like you were the most special person in her life. She loved everyone and everyone loved her.
She loved to sing and hosted many singspirations in her home over the years. In her last days when her mind was failing her, she still knew all the words to all the gospel songs she had loved throughout her life time and singing those songs gave her great enjoyment and comfort.
Adrianna passed away peacefully on May 18th (2016) around 7:00 p.m. She was surrounded by her extended family.
She survived her daughter Rosetta who passed away January 1, 1997 and her husband Reanon who passed away March 26, 2007.
She is survived by 4 daughters and 1 son: Rosalee, Rose, Rosanne, Rosemary and Reanon Jr. and by her 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
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Born August 29, 1925 to John and Jennie Cook in Rapelje, Montana. She was the youngest of 8 children (6 girls and 2 boys). The family moved to the Sumas, WA area when she was a small child.
Adrianna met Reanon Wichers in 1940 when she was just 15 years old and they were married on November 17, 1944. They had six children - 5 girls and 1 boy: Rosalee, Rosetta, Rose, Rosanne, Reanon Jr. and Rosemary. Her family eventually grew to include 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was first and foremost a Christian, a wife and a mother. She loved her family more than anything. She came to know the Lord as a young mother, and raised her children with the knowledge of the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Her life was spent in service to others. She was always caring for, or helping someone. Sometimes that included taking people in to live with her family. She was the first person thought of when someone needed help, counseling, or just a caring listener.
As a young adult, she managed her father's lumberyard and second hand store, as well as helping care for her paralyzed mother.
Reanon and Adrianna moved their family to Seattle and purchased a home in White Center in the summer of 1961.
To be available to her family, she owned and operated an upholstery business from her home, and included her children in that business when they became adults. She was an expert seamstress and made clothes for her children, almost always without a pattern, and also taught her girls to sew. She sewed patchwork quilts from scrap material, old clothes, sweaters and even men's ties, and gave a quilt to each member of her family, and also to others in need. She was very creative and tried to be sure that each family member received a handmade gift every Christmas.
She taught her daughters to sing and harmonize when they were very small children. She organized the Rose Sisters singing engagements as well as operated their sound system, and even sewed some of their outfits. She was their number one fan.
She was asked to give the message at one of our singing engagements at the Monroe Prison. She told the story of the prodigal son along with her costumes and props. She spoke to the prisoners like they were little children and they sat spellbound. You could have heard a pin drop.
Adrianna was the happiest when she was helping others and telling them about her Lord. She loved children and dedicated her life to children's ministries, she taught Sunday School, Children's Church, Vacation Bible School and an after-school Bible Club for kids called "The Good News Club".
Later in life, (in her 80s) she ran the Clothes Closet at Westwood Christian Community. She would arrive early to make sure that everything was set up, and stay late to make sure everything was put away.
Even thought she had arhritis, she never let it stop her from doing what she loved. She never had a bad day. If you asked her how she was, she would always say "I'm doing great".
It didn't matter who you were, she always had a smile for you and made you feel like you were the most special person in her life. She loved everyone and everyone loved her.
She loved to sing and hosted many singspirations in her home over the years. In her last days when her mind was failing her, she still knew all the words to all the gospel songs she had loved throughout her life time and singing those songs gave her great enjoyment and comfort.
Adrianna passed away peacefully on May 18th (2016) around 7:00 p.m. She was surrounded by her extended family.
She survived her daughter Rosetta who passed away January 1, 1997 and her husband Reanon who passed away March 26, 2007.
She is survived by 4 daughters and 1 son: Rosalee, Rose, Rosanne, Rosemary and Reanon Jr. and by her 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
OBITUARY FOR ADRIANNA HENRIETTA (COOK) WICHERS
*****
Born August 29, 1925 to John and Jennie Cook in Rapelje, Montana. She was the youngest of 8 children (6 girls and 2 boys). The family moved to the Sumas, WA area when she was a small child.
Adrianna met Reanon Wichers in 1940 when she was just 15 years old and they were married on November 17, 1944. They had six children - 5 girls and 1 boy: Rosalee, Rosetta, Rose, Rosanne, Reanon Jr. and Rosemary. Her family eventually grew to include 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was first and foremost a Christian, a wife and a mother. She loved her family more than anything. She came to know the Lord as a young mother, and raised her children with the knowledge of the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Her life was spent in service to others. She was always caring for, or helping someone. Sometimes that included taking people in to live with her family. She was the first person thought of when someone needed help, counseling, or just a caring listener.
As a young adult, she managed her father's lumberyard and second hand store, as well as helping care for her paralyzed mother.
Reanon and Adrianna moved their family to Seattle and purchased a home in White Center in the summer of 1961.
To be available to her family, she owned and operated an upholstery business from her home, and included her children in that business when they became adults. She was an expert seamstress and made clothes for her children, almost always without a pattern, and also taught her girls to sew. She sewed patchwork quilts from scrap material, old clothes, sweaters and even men's ties, and gave a quilt to each member of her family, and also to others in need. She was very creative and tried to be sure that each family member received a handmade gift every Christmas.
She taught her daughters to sing and harmonize when they were very small children. She organized the Rose Sisters singing engagements as well as operated their sound system, and even sewed some of their outfits. She was their number one fan.
She was asked to give the message at one of our singing engagements at the Monroe Prison. She told the story of the prodigal son along with her costumes and props. She spoke to the prisoners like they were little children and they sat spellbound. You could have heard a pin drop.
Adrianna was the happiest when she was helping others and telling them about her Lord. She loved children and dedicated her life to children's ministries, she taught Sunday School, Children's Church, Vacation Bible School and an after-school Bible Club for kids called "The Good News Club".
Later in life, (in her 80s) she ran the Clothes Closet at Westwood Christian Community. She would arrive early to make sure that everything was set up, and stay late to make sure everything was put away.
Even thought she had arhritis, she never let it stop her from doing what she loved. She never had a bad day. If you asked her how she was, she would always say "I'm doing great".
It didn't matter who you were, she always had a smile for you and made you feel like you were the most special person in her life. She loved everyone and everyone loved her.
She loved to sing and hosted many singspirations in her home over the years. In her last days when her mind was failing her, she still knew all the words to all the gospel songs she had loved throughout her life time and singing those songs gave her great enjoyment and comfort.
Adrianna passed away peacefully on May 18th (2016) around 7:00 p.m. She was surrounded by her extended family.
She survived her daughter Rosetta who passed away January 1, 1997 and her husband Reanon who passed away March 26, 2007.
She is survived by 4 daughters and 1 son: Rosalee, Rose, Rosanne, Rosemary and Reanon Jr. and by her 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
*****
Born August 29, 1925 to John and Jennie Cook in Rapelje, Montana. She was the youngest of 8 children (6 girls and 2 boys). The family moved to the Sumas, WA area when she was a small child.
Adrianna met Reanon Wichers in 1940 when she was just 15 years old and they were married on November 17, 1944. They had six children - 5 girls and 1 boy: Rosalee, Rosetta, Rose, Rosanne, Reanon Jr. and Rosemary. Her family eventually grew to include 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was first and foremost a Christian, a wife and a mother. She loved her family more than anything. She came to know the Lord as a young mother, and raised her children with the knowledge of the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Her life was spent in service to others. She was always caring for, or helping someone. Sometimes that included taking people in to live with her family. She was the first person thought of when someone needed help, counseling, or just a caring listener.
As a young adult, she managed her father's lumberyard and second hand store, as well as helping care for her paralyzed mother.
Reanon and Adrianna moved their family to Seattle and purchased a home in White Center in the summer of 1961.
To be available to her family, she owned and operated an upholstery business from her home, and included her children in that business when they became adults. She was an expert seamstress and made clothes for her children, almost always without a pattern, and also taught her girls to sew. She sewed patchwork quilts from scrap material, old clothes, sweaters and even men's ties, and gave a quilt to each member of her family, and also to others in need. She was very creative and tried to be sure that each family member received a handmade gift every Christmas.
She taught her daughters to sing and harmonize when they were very small children. She organized the Rose Sisters singing engagements as well as operated their sound system, and even sewed some of their outfits. She was their number one fan.
She was asked to give the message at one of our singing engagements at the Monroe Prison. She told the story of the prodigal son along with her costumes and props. She spoke to the prisoners like they were little children and they sat spellbound. You could have heard a pin drop.
Adrianna was the happiest when she was helping others and telling them about her Lord. She loved children and dedicated her life to children's ministries, she taught Sunday School, Children's Church, Vacation Bible School and an after-school Bible Club for kids called "The Good News Club".
Later in life, (in her 80s) she ran the Clothes Closet at Westwood Christian Community. She would arrive early to make sure that everything was set up, and stay late to make sure everything was put away.
Even thought she had arhritis, she never let it stop her from doing what she loved. She never had a bad day. If you asked her how she was, she would always say "I'm doing great".
It didn't matter who you were, she always had a smile for you and made you feel like you were the most special person in her life. She loved everyone and everyone loved her.
She loved to sing and hosted many singspirations in her home over the years. In her last days when her mind was failing her, she still knew all the words to all the gospel songs she had loved throughout her life time and singing those songs gave her great enjoyment and comfort.
Adrianna passed away peacefully on May 18th (2016) around 7:00 p.m. She was surrounded by her extended family.
She survived her daughter Rosetta who passed away January 1, 1997 and her husband Reanon who passed away March 26, 2007.
She is survived by 4 daughters and 1 son: Rosalee, Rose, Rosanne, Rosemary and Reanon Jr. and by her 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
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