Vera Mae Bullo. 92, a former resident of the Blanchard-Edison area, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley.
She was born on July 18, 1917 in Edgerton, Alberta Canada to DW (Will) Alwood and Lerah (Hammock) Alwood. Vera moved to Washington at the age of seven. She graduated from high school in Aberdeen, and attended business school in Seattle.
On October 23, 1937 she was united in marriage to Walter Wayne Bullo in Mount Vernon, and made their home in the Blanchard and Edison area for over 50 years. They had three children, Judy, Larry and Randall.
Vera worked at Edison Elementary School as a secretary for over 20 years.
In 1989, Vera and Walter moved to Soap Lake, Washington, where they enjoyed their retirement in the warmer weather. In 2000 they moved to Marysville, then finally returning to the Skagit Valley in 2004 when Vera and Walter moved to Country Meadows Village in Sedro Woolley. In 2007, they were blessed to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.
Vera enjoyed crafts, travel, and fishing, but she enjoyed her friends the most! It seems as if, everywhere she went, she knew someone, their spouse or children! Her cheerful personality, smile and sense of adventure will be missed by all.
Vera is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy & Earl Lindstrom of Bow, and son and daughter-in-law Larry & Elizabeth Bullo of Concrete. Four grandchildren and their spouses, Sandie & Bill King of Tacoma, Bill & Janet Lindstrom of Burlington, Laura & Jason Wheeler of Oak Harbor and Mike Smith of Arlington.
Three great-grandchildren, Sarah and Casey King and Lacy Smith, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her siblings, Helen Turner of Aberdeen, De Omdal of La Conner and James and Eileen Alwood of Hoquiam.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Walter in 2008, her son Reverend Randall S. Bullo in 1995, and grandson Mark Smith in 2000.
The family suggest memorials to the Bailey Boushay House – 2720 E Madison, Seattle WA 98112, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital – 9107 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210, or World Vision – PO Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 2:00pm at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Jim Cannon officiating. Visitation will be available on Thursday & Friday from 9am to 5pm and on Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Private interment will be at Bow Cemetery. Reception will follow.
I will miss her a great deal.
GG will forever be in my heart. No matter how much time had passed between visits each time we seen eachother she never let me forget she loved me. She always had a smile from ear to ear on her face. GG say Hi and give hugs to Mark, Randy, Gumpy and my Dad for me. And to those that are left behind my thoughts, prayers and love is with you.
Love Always
Char