Estalene B. Rinnert
January 12, 1918 - July 7, 2005
Obituary
Estalene Beatrice Brace RINNERT passed away peacefully, on Thursday July 7, 2005 in Gig Harbor, WA. She was age 87. She was born January 12, 1918 to William E and Margaret Bowmaker Brace in Elbert Colorado. She married Myrven Bridges Rinnert of Kiowa, Colorado, June 29, 1937 in Golden, Colorado. Myrven and Estalene lived in several places during their 58 years of marriage – CO, NM, CA, and WA. Their early years were spent in Colorado, they added 4 daughters to their family, moved to Albuquerque in 1948, where the 5th daughter was born, and then moved to West Seattle in 1954, where their 6th daughter was born. They lived in the DesMoines area for many years in the 1960-70’s, and then spent time near family in CA and CO and then returned back to Washington, where they made their last home in Puyallup.
Estalene had been a member of Cascade Chapter, NSDAR in Bellevue, WA, and a member of Eastern Star. Estalene was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Myrven in 1995. She is survived 6 daughters, Karen Fred Parsons, Sheryl Friedman, Sharon Larry Chrisco, Marva Herman Johnson, Myrna Don Peet, Karyl William Martin; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren and 2 nieces and many grand nieces and nephews. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her family. Niece Lynda Massey McGrath is here from Iowa. Grandchildren: Kim David Dawson, Brett Heather Parsons, Chris Parsons, Perry Parsons, Rae William Young, David Brown, Brian Johnson, Courtney Bohrer and Patrick Bohrer. Great Grandchildren: Ryan, Taylor, Evan, Seth, Brooke, Josh. The family would like to express appreciation to the Staff at Manor Care in Gig Harbor for the wonderful care given to our Mother. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to :
Alzheimers Association Research
12721 – 30th Avenue NE, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98125
http://www.alzwa.org/
Graveside service to be held at 1PM Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at BONNEY-WATSON, Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188, 206 242-1787.
Your Mom must have been a GREAT lady. I know how much I miss my Mom!!
God Bless Jackie
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always cherish the memory of our special visit and the spirit that your mother held so dearly for our family history.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Stephen and Debbie Kropp
Karen,
It always saddens me to hear of losing a family member> I guess we all have our turn but it is never without hurt!!
You and Fred take care.
Bob and Barbara Garvey
Just know we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Such a lovely lady. God will certainly be glad to sit with her and visit.
Bonnie McGill
Michael Trebert Chapter WSSDAR
I am the youngest daughter of Wilma Dean RINNERT Looney.
Aunt Karen,
Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David, Sarah & the Boys