Gloria Louise Loflin
March 15, 1930 - July 12, 2013
Obituary
Gloria Louise Loflin (NEE: MERRILL) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Ballard on the evening of July 12, 2013. She was a native Seattleite. Preceded in death by her father, Daniel William Merrill; her mother, Margaret Carriveau Merrill; her brother, William Merrill and her husband of 40 years, Hugh Loflin. She is survived by her brother, Richard Merrill of Maple Valley, WA; A lifelong sisterhood friend, Arline Hopkins of San Diego, CA; 5 children, Daniel Nelson and Richard Swymeler of Seattle; Margaret Ann Callahan of Wesley Arkansas; Jackie Monk & Wendy Valdemar of South Texas. 12 Grandchildren & 24 great-grandchildren. At her request there will be no services. Private internment will occur at Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers of remembrance, she requested donations to South County Cats in her memory. Information available at southcountycats@comcast.net. Dance, when you’re broken up. Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance when you are perfectly free. The Family is especially grateful to Gloria’s cousin Jan Carriveau who provided such great At-Home Nursing care and compassion over the last few months of her life. The family would also like to personally thank Dr. Joel Hagedorn, Dr. John Slightam, Dr. George Birchfield, Dr Teresa Wagner & Dr.Lynn Keenan for their outstanding & professional care of Mom over the years.
Will miss this wonderful lady. God truely has a wonderful new angle. I know “Pappa Chuck” is happy they are together again.
A wonderful woman, who brought a father & daughter together after 28 lost years. No words can express the love & respect that I feel for this lady.
I can see her now dancing with her Father, Chuck and many others. I will remember the joy and laughter that Pico and Palouse brought to her. I will miss her terribly and have many fond memories: driving with her when she moved toSeattle, wonderful dinners, Christmas was always very special as well as other celebratory occasions.
I am proud to call Gloria my mom. She saved her last dance card for The Lord. Mom, I’ll miss you here on earth, but save a dance for me. ~ Ricky
Gloria was such a wonderful, warm and loving lady. I have so many loving childhood memories of her. She and my mom were always together having coffee and chatting. My mom loved her as well. No doubt Mom had a pot of coffee waiting for her dear friend. She will be missed immensely.
PS She also made a great pot of spaghetti. 🙂
Love you Gloria, Richard and Margaret. We had some great times together.
I only had the opportunity to meet Gloria once, but she impressed me as being a very warm and welcoming lady. I know she must have been a wonderful woman because she is reflected in her children. Now that she is in heaven, I hope she can meet my mother, her distant cousin. My sympathy to those she left behind.
So long old freind.I’ll catch up with you and Chuck one of these days for a great reunion.Meanwhile,keep dancing!!
Thank you, Momma Gloria, for bringing into this world the nicest Boss I’ve ever had. I now know the reason why he is the man that he is…YOU!!! Privileged to have known you!
Gloria was like the sister I never had. I have many pleasant memories or her and our times together. She will be missed greatly. ~ Arline
I never had the privilege or the honor of meeting Gloria, but I know that she was, indeed, a wonderful, loving person. Her son Richard is my friend, and I always enjoyed hearing him tell cute stories about her. He must have received his kind-hearted ways from his precious mom. My love and condolences go out to the entire family, and especially to Richard and Penny.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Gloria, but I know from the son she raised in Richard, that she had to be someone very special. My condolences to all her family and friends. Find peace and solice in the wonderful memories that will live on forever.
So happy that God chose Gloria for my mom. She was stricked but only because she loved us so much. I’ll see you in Heaven when God calls me home and we will dance together. I love you mom.
I met Gloria and her wonderful son Richard when Pico and Palouse went on play dates to her teddy bear filled home. Pico explored, Palouse hid under an end table, and both eventually ended up on her bed. What lucky little kitties they are to have shared Gloria’s life and love, and how lucky I am to have had the privilege of meeting both Gloria and Richard. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Gloria’s entire family.
My Dearest Grandma,
I shall miss you and your beautiful smile as it would warm the heart of all who knew you. I will always have our memories of us in the kitchen together.. I will see you again when God calls me home until then all my love.
Richard, we are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Our prayers are with you. Love you guys!
Richard, Penny and family, Have been thinking of you and was so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. It has been so long since we have been in touch and now I know you have had some trying times the last few months. You are in my thoughts and prayers and will be in touch at a later date. I hope you are doing OK and that everyone including your mom has found peace. I hope your sorrow is lessened over time as you recall the many happy memories you had with your mother. I will keep in touch. Joanne
Dear Gloria,
Judy and I send our Love and Prayers with you and your wonderful family
I couldn’t have had a better mother-in-law. She took pride in cooking her company’s requested meals. I loved watching TV mysteries with her. She could figure out the guilty verdict very quickly. It took time for me to call Gloria “MOM” but when I was ready it certainly applied. Mom’s life gave her an ability to listen to people with problems and to comfort them. I loved it when her arms would hug my shoulders when I needed to cry. We had lots of fun too. I’ll never forget how special she was. I’ll see you later mom when The Lord calls me home.