Earlene F. Walley, 83, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on October 16, 2015 at Skagit Valley Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 7, 1932 in Mason City, IA, the daughter of Earl & Elanora (Price) Hoops. She made her home throughout the mid-west until moving to Tacoma in 1945; and she attended and graduated from Stadium High School.
After high school she attended the nursing program at Tacoma General Hospital. After attaining her degree she worked as a Registered Nurse at Northern State Hospital for 14 years, then at United General Hospital for over 30 years.
Earlene enjoyed traveling, camping, making quilts, attending church and doting on her beloved grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Moorcroft, and her son, Donald White and wife Beckie, all of Sedro-Woolley; 5 grandchildren, Heather, Darrin (Savanah) and Catherine Moorcroft, Amber Hoagland (Luke) and David White (Jena); 7 great-grandchildren, Britney, Hailey & Paisley Moorcroft, Emilie Robertson, Lila White, & Devin & Jacenda Hoagland and numerous nieces and nephews. Earlene was preceded in death by her parents; son Michael White in 1995; 2 husbands Earl White in 2001 and Donald “Spud” Walley in 2009 and 5 siblings.
At Earlene’s request there are to be no services. Memorials in honor of Earlene are suggested to the North Puget Cancer Center, 2000 Hospital Dr., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
My heart goes out to you Linda, one of the best memories , is always seeming to run into your mom when I was in the valley…She would always be in a great mood and give me the scoop on how you were doing…really going to miss her, as I am sure she touched many many lives, in her career.
A wonderful caring nurse who it was a pleasure to know and work with. at UGH. Thoughts and prayers to her family. She touched many lives and will be missed.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. One scripture that comforted me is at 1 Corinthians 15:26 “As the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing”. God actually has “a yearning” to conquer that enemy, to undo death by means of a resurrection. He longs to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them live on earth again (Job 14:14,15).
We will so miss her and our twice-a-week breakfasts that we have enjoyed for these many years. We will certainly miss her she was a special lady.
Such a sweet and kind lady! I loved you dearly and thankful you knew how much I loved you.
Love
Brenda Suryan Sem
Earlene will be missed by so many. So glad she was able to attend the NSH luncheon group and share her stories. We worked together at both NSH & UGH and shared a birthday (Oct. 7).
Our condolences to her family.
Arne & Mark
May God’s peace be with you and yours Linda and Donald.
Your mom was extremely proud of both of you.
RIP Earlene
We are so sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of your mother and will miss her. She was a wonderful lady and helped many people throughout her life. Thoughts and prayers with the whole family.
Annie & BJ Nersten