Wilma Jean Mihelich, age 87, a former longtime resident of Enumclaw, WA, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the Life Care Center of Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, WA. She was born January 17, 1925 in Kapowsin, Washington to Peter and Marie (Long) Erickson.
Wilma grew up at Lake Kapowsin and graduated from Kapowsin High School in 1943. On June 9, 1945 she was married to Joseph Mihelich in Enumclaw, WA. Along with Joseph, Wilma co-operated the Enumclaw Golf Course from 1955 to 1975. She ran the coffee shop and was well known for her lively sense of humor and excellent cooking. Wilma was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Parish of Enumclaw.
Wilma is survived by her two sons, Paul Mihelich of Montesano and Phil Mihelich and his wife Marilyn of Clear Lake and a daughter, Karen Kriewald and her husband Rick of Arlington. Grandchildren, Lara Kammereck and her husband Andreas of Bellevue, Matthew Mihelich and his wife Tristin of Big Lake, Krista Kriewald of Leavenworth, Kasey Kriewald and his wife Kate of Bremerton, Jeff and Lindsay Mihelich of Montesano and three step-granddaughters, Carrie Howard and Michelle Kauzlarich of Enumclaw and Connie Brown of Bonney Lake. Five Great Grandchildren, Davis, Maren and Emmett Mihelich and Karl and Elsa Kammereck. Her sister, Helen Larson and her husband Sam of Puyallup and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph on January 12 of this year, seven brothers, Roy, Walter, Emil, Art, Ed, Elmer, Harry, and a sister, Ann.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Hospice of the Northwest and the staff at Life Care Center of Mount Vernon for the special care given to Wilma. Private family inurnment services will be held at the Enumclaw Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements and services under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.