Obituary: Paulsen, Iona A.

Wed., May 23, 2012

PAULSEN,
Iona A.
(Fish)
(Age 94)

Passed away May 21, 2012 in Davenport, WA.

She is survived by her daughter Penny (and Bob) Piper; grandson Mike (and Jodi) Piper and great-grand-children Justin and Emma Piper all of Davenport, WA along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Royal and Blanche Fish, husband Alvin Paulsen in 2007, grandson Donald Piper and three brothers Keith, Don and Wayne Fish.

She was a graduate of Hunters High School, member of the Rebekah Lodge and Country Home Club.

She enjoyed her gardens, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Strate Funeral Home with Father Pat MacMahon, Officiating.

Vault Interment to follow at Mt.

View Cemetery, Davenport, WA.

Memorials may be made to the Reardan FFA Booster Scholarship Fund %Casey Nonnemacher, 24399 Janett Rd.

N. Davenport, WA 99122.

Please sign our online guest book for the family at www.stratefuneralhome.com. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.

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