Teresa Murphy Ouillette
June 22, 1905 - March 10, 2007
Obituary
Teresa Murphy Ouillette “Pat” passed away peacefully on March 10th. She was born in Sumner on June 22 1905, the youngest daughter of James P. and Bridget Murphy. She was preceded in death by her daughter Claire and her husband True.
She is survived by her son James E. “Paddy” Ouillette and her five grandchildren and their families: Rita Ouillette, Katheryn Madden Phil, Therese Rehn Hap, Ann Fitzmaurice Robert, and Christopher Ouillette Darlene. And nine great grandchildren:
Teresa graduated from Sumner High School in 1923, received her teaching degree from Bellingham Normal and a Bachelors degree from Washington State University. While in Bellingham she met True Ouillette and was married in 1931.
Teresa was a life long teacher the majority of her career was spent at Fife Elementary where she taught fourth grade for over 25 years. She was an active volunteer with The Sumner Historical Society, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
Very devout in her Catholic Faith she was a member of St. Andrews Parish in Sumner, and St. James Cathedral in Seattle.
Teresa will be greatly missed by her loving family who admired her strong faith and loved her great Irish wit.
Visitation will be March 16th at 3:00 PM at Bonney Watson Funeral 1732 Broadway Seattle with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 pm.
Funeral Mass March 17th 9:00 AM St. Andrews Chapel 704 Kincaid Ave. Sumner:
Internment Sumner Cemetery.
Dear Paddy:
Please accept condolences from Tara and I on the passing of your Mother. She and you will both be in our thoughts.
I know she struggled in recent years, but the words that immediately come to mind when I think of her are “dignified”, “class”, “devout” and “smart”. I don’t think my Dad ever mentioned her name without including the phrase “sharp as a tack.”
She was one of those increasingly rare people who you look at in admiration and think, “Wow, I wish I could be so impressive. What a fine person!” We will miss her and cherish her memory.
Sincerely,
John and Tara O’Leary
Dear Paddy and family:
I was saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. As you know, I was fortunate enough to have her and your dad as my Godparents. I feel blessed to have known her and have my life influenced by her.
I will miss her greatly. Not many people are blessed with knowing someone like your mom. I know I am a better person because of her influence and presence in my life. I learned many lessons of life from her, most by just observing her.
God bless all of you and may your memories bring you comfort in your time of loss.
Sincerely,
Janina Korbuszewski Pacunski