Nellie R. Packer, age 100, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Everett, Washington.
She was born on April 14, 1911 in Pe Ell, Washington in Lewis County, the daughter of Edwin & Ella (Salisbury) Gardner. She was raised and attended school in Pe Ell.
In July of 1928 she was united in marriage to Jasper Packer in Chehalis and they made their home in Pe Ell until moving to Burlington, WA in 1958.
Nellie worked as an LPN for many years.
She is survived by her children, Chesley Packer (Imogene) of Everett and Judith Raymond (Charles) of Shelton; a sister, Charlotte Tolliver; eight grandchildren, Kelly & Ken Raymond, Steve & Sue Packer, Ellen McNeely, Cari Good, Tom Lynn and Michael Rodriquez and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jasper, a daughter, Jeanette Rohal and two half-brothers, William and Frederick Cutlip.
Graveside Services for Nellie will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pe Ell. Arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
We are sadden to hear of your loss…. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We feel for you and the grief you are going thru. We know from experience that you have some wonderful angels up there taking good care of you to help keep you strong.
Take care and God bless
Her spunk always amazed us. Tossing her cane aside so no one would think “She was an old lady”
Not using her personal alarm as she did “not want to get it wet or wear it out”, making tea towels
every year to pass out at the family reunion picnic. Baiting her sister into an argumentative discussion
and winking at me like “She’s funny when she gets miffed.” So proud of her Cougar. We will miss her.
Hugs,
George and Colleen
Dear Chesley, Imogene, Lottie and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Nellie, Jasper and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Ellen
Aunt Nellie will be missed. Chesley and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember all the good times. You can e-mail me anytime. michaelyohan23@yahoo.com. Hugs! Michael Arthur Yohan
Judy, Chesley and family,
Our deepest condolences to you all. What a blessing to have had your mom for so many years, she lived a full life I’m sure of that. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Best regards, Ellen & Wayne
Nellie was my neighbor in Burlington at an apartment complex on Hulbush Lane, and quite an inspiration to me.
For Nellie’s age,she was amazing. she would do little projects and take care of her little yard. Sometimes we would have tea and cookies and talk about anything and everything. Her greatest pride was her 1969 Mercury Cougar. It wasgorgeous and she told me that she bought it brand new at Cofflin Forn, andshe even told me the name of the color of paint, Lime Mist. She would proudly start her engine and make sure it was warmed up and then leave for the store. She w as a very accomplished lady and she will always stick out in my mind. Independant and proud and very sure of her self. She always said, “The day they take my keys away & I cannot drive my beloved car anymore, and be independant, is the day they just better carry me out feet first”…
I will always remember Nellie Packer.
Your Mother lived a long, full life, Judy! She was blessed to have endured so long! My condolences from Florida. Ed
Dear Ches, Imogene and Lottie and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. With our love & blessings, Kristi & Bill
may she rest in peace.
Nellie, my dear and special friend of whom I will remember lovingly. For all the special times we spent together, for her kindness and emotional support to me. She was one in a million with a heart of gold. I only wish I had known her longer. Love pours out of me when I think of her. Much love, Louana