Obituary: O’Connor, Marjorie Helen “Gabby”

Age 88

Sun., May 17, 2015

O’CONNOR, Marjorie Helen “Gabby” (Age 88) Gabby was born on July 26, 1926 in Seattle, WA to George and Aileen Reilly.

She passed away on May 9, 2015 at home in Spokane, WA.

She worked at Ozzie’s Tavern on Division and Elliot’s Tavern on Garland for many years.

Gabby was an avid crafter and enjoyed making jewelry, she also made candy just like her father.

She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Hillyard VFW Post 1474.

Gabby is survived by her daughter Lynda L. Sullins; brother John S. Reilly of Olympia, WA; sister Shirley Coulson of Kent, WA; as well as six grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren (with two more on the way).

She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil F. O’Connor; her parents; and her longtime companion Chuck “Stew” Stewert.

The family is hosting a potluck to remember the life of Gabby at 1:00pm on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the VFW Post 1474, 2902 E Diamond, Spokane, WA 99217.

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