Pearl Viola Oviatt
November 18, 1921 - January 5, 2009
Obituary
Pearl OVIATT
Age 87, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2009. Pearl was born on November 18th, 1921 in New Maine Township, Marshall County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Ole and Sophia Skadsem and grew up on the family farm with twelve brothers and sisters. She has lived in the greater Seattle area since 1941.
In addition to raising her family, Pearl worked at Boeing for several years, 15 years at the South Haven Nursing Home and donated her time to the local food bank.
Pearl is preceded in death by her husband Eugene E. Oviatt. She is survived by her brother Ruben Skadsem; four children Bonita Berrens Dave, Patricia Nygaard, Michael Nygren Doreen and Colette Shea Patrick; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her step-daughters Sharon Schlecht Rich and Lorraine Stanly Walt; six step-grandchildren and several step great-grandchildren.
She will also be greeted at Heaven’s door by Allyson Ann and Austin Patrick, two grandchildren who have preceded her.
A memorial service will be held on January 9th, 2009 at 11:30 AM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 158 S. 168th Street, Burien, WA. A reception will follow at the church prior to going to Washington Memorial Park, SeaTac.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to you local food bank.
Please sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com.
Fond memories of Pearl and her family’s visits to northern MN were special occasions and will never be forgotten. Your kindness and hospitality toward Lisa were greatly appreciated. Memories are forever.
Patty, Bonita, Collette, and Mike,
We wished we could have been with you all to say good bye to our sweet Aunt Pearl. We were so lucky to have known her and had her in our lives for as long as we did. We loved Aunt Pearl so much and will miss her deeply. Our love to all of you too. David and Laurie
To Pearl’s family:
Words are never enough when it comes to share condolences and memories with the family after the loss of their loved one. Your feelings are unique and very personal to you. Pearl was such a delightful woman in my life, one who I admired and loved with all my heart. I know your sorrow is deep and real, but if you need comfort and some help to see you through, know how much you all are cared for by all who are thinking of you at this time.
Much love and prayers,
Bonnie Blinsmon Whitman
our thoughts & prayers to the family
I had the privilege of having this amazing woman for my mother-in-law for 13 years, and my friend for another 25. What a loving and caring person she was, and I feel truly blessed for having known her. I have always thought of her as my mother and she has always treated me as if I was her daughter. You have all been so lucky to have had her in your lives for so many years, especially her grandchildren, who grew up with a loving grandma that left them with so many wonderful memories. My heart is breaking over her loss, but I know she is with God and her loved ones who have gone before her. She loved life and her family and never lost her sense of humor. I will never forget her and the joy she brought to so many peoples lives. I love you all and my heart goes out to each of you at this time. Don’t ever forget how much she loved all of you, and what joy each of you brought to her life.
Pearl always made me feel welcome at their home.She and daddy made a great life together.I’m glad they are together aagain.
She was a very warm caring person.
AND the best baker in the world.
Sharonstep-daughter
Auntie Pearl has left so many of us with warm memories, such a special lady and I am so blessed to have had her in my life. May God help you thru this difficult time. Diane and family
I just glad to have known Pearl, and wish the family the best. Jim also wants to make sure the family is well. take care Jim, Barbara, Earl, Celia, Lucy and Bobby
I’ll miss my Grandma, but I am so happy she is at peace now.
She’ll never really die because of the legacy she left behind in her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren and all that come after; her blood runs as strong and sure as she was.
I am very proud to know I am part of such a wonderful woman.
All my thoughts to your family. I was telling my mother-in-law about your mom just the other day. She was a great person that I was blessed to have bless my life. I will always remember her and Gene.
Robert & Doris Kliner’s grand-daughter
Bunny, Mike, Patty & Collette.. Auntie Pearl will always have a special place in my heart. I don’t remember much about my grandma Eva, but I have many fond memories of auntie Pearl and auntie Violet. I’m so glad I was able to come out & visit a couple of times. When I was little I always remember waiting for their annual visits. I would ride my bike up and down the street by Art & Lucille’s waiting for that orange van to show up! I remember her & Gene talking about all the square dancing they did too! And I will never ever forget when auntie Pearl & Patty showed me the ocean for the first time ever. I’m so glad to have had these memorable times with my loving auntie Pearl. I miss her.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Pearl was loved very much and we will sadly miss her. I am thankful that I had the chance to go out and visit her and Gene a few times. I lover her and will miss her very much.
We were so sad to hear that Aunt Pearl has passed on. What a truly sweet and wonderful lady! We will always cherish our time with her.
Sharing your sadness,
Jim and Tami
Pat, Bunny, Mike, and Colette,
Tom and I are sure going to miss our “square dance mom”!!! We feel blessed to have had Pearl and Gene in our lives for 23 years and will always treasure the memories and all the good times we shared over the years! They will always hold a “special place” in our hearts!
Love, from their “Square Dance Kids”!!!