Venetia Pallis
January 27, 1938 - January 9, 2007
Obituary
Venetia PALLIS A woman of class, style and grace, was born January 27, 1938 in Buckley, WA, daughter of Greek immigrants, Harry and Stella Zaffee. Venetia fought a courageous battle against cancer and died at the age of 68 on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at her home in Seattle with her family by her side. Strong and dedicated yet loving, kind and compassionate, Venetia was dearly loved by countless friends. Loving wife and dedicated mother and grandmother is survived by son, Chris and wife, Vicki, son, Demetre and wife, Iska, daughter, Stellee and husband, Gregory Papadeas and six beloved grandchildren. Venetia is preceded by her husband of 45 years, George Pallis, who passed in 2003. Venetia delighted in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. Her family was her pride and joy. Honors Graduate of White River High School in Buckley, WA Venetia was crowned Miss Buckley in 1957. Venetia was not only beautiful in appearance but was most appreciated for her fabulous smile, beautiful spirit and loving nature for all those she held so dear; her family and countless friends. Venetia, passionate and compassionate, and selfless in nature, always put others before herself in all aspects of life, even for those she knew only a short while. Venetia took up golf later in life and was a member of Sand Point Golf and Country Club where she played for nearly 15 years. Venetia also enjoyed wintering in Palm Desert, CA with her husband and family. A member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle, Venetia, who possessed a most beautiful voice, was a member of the St. Demetrios choir for numerous years. A woman of many talents, she was involved in countless church related causes and fund raisers over the years including the Annual Greek Festival. Venetia had a fun sense of humor, loved to paint, dance with her husband, work in the garden and travel. She was an outstanding cook known for her fabulous Greek dishes. Venetia commonly opened her home to newcomers to the community and will be sorely missed by all. Please find on-line memorial tribute at www.bonneywatson.com Visitation will be Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bonney Watson on Capitol Hill. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112, 206 325-4347. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made in Venetia’s memory to the St. Demetrios Dome Fund or Kid’s ‘N Cancer, c/o St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church or Providence Hospice of Seattle, 425 Pontius Ave. No., Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98109.
That is a beautiful tribute to Venetia. Very touching words as she has touched many of us with her genuine spirit. Lovingly, Vicky
Dear Family,
Venetia was truly all you had written. She was a woman of grace, her kindness and friendship will be cherished forever. Our hearts go to her family at this time. Please know she will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. Lovingly, Arnie and Teresa Ochsner
Dearest Pallis Family,
Your mother was so full of love and grace, we will all miss her greatly. She
and your dad reached out to my folks, my sister and I in such a nurturing and loving way when my Dad fell sick in Palm Springs. Your father wrote my Dad a note of loving friendship and your Mom and Voula drove us to the
small private airport… for what we knew would be my Dads last flight…
getting home to die. She sent us home with love, friendship and prayers. Her warmth and compassion flowed straight from the heart! We are all grateful to have known her during ourtime on this good earth!
May God fill your hearts with love and peace at this most difficult time.
I recently read something that really
spoke to me.
” We do not die because we are ill,
we die because we are complete.”
Everlasting be her memory!
Love and Peace,
Georgia Leckie and family
Our very deepest condolences.
Pauline and Jim Steiner
Dear Chris, Stellee, Demetre and their beautiful families,
Costa and I were so saddened to hear of your beloved mother’s death. We prayed so much for her to fight and to win the battle of her cancer. We know that God did hear all our prayers, for He did not let her suffer anymore and now she is with her beloved husband and her beloved parents. Venetia was indeed a very elegant, beautiful both inside and outside and very sweet woman. I sought her out when my daughter Stacy moved to Denver, just as her precious daughter Stellee had done several years prior and she was so sweet and so caring in my sadness that she gave me so much strength that I will never forget. I have always admired her so much and she will always be in my heart as a very beautiful, elegant, and spiritual woman, one that we will all want to emulate. May her memory be eternal.
Love,
Costa and Rita Mavromatis
Our deepest condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family.Your mother touched many lives and may her memory be eternal.
I’m very sorry for your loss, you lost both your father and mother much to early in life. May they both rest in peace together now.
Nick Karis
My condolences Chris.
Tommy
Chris, Demetre, Stellee, and Family,
What a wonderful lady your Mom was…I felt so blessed to have met her and your Dad. She will be greatly missed, but her memory will be eternal. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, and may her grandchildren carry on Venetia’s loving, wonderful spirit.
Love,
Paula
To the Pallis family, I am so sorry for your loss. This was a fabulous woman and very kind, as was your father may they rest in peace. Trust in the lord he will renew your strength. My deepest sympathy, Linda Franklin
May your mother’s memory be eternal! She was a wonderful woman who touched many people’s lives.I loved to see her in church especially when I was visiting from Denver and to catch up with her about her visits to Colorado. She will always be rememembered. God bless!
Stacy Armatas and family
We will forever cherish the love and kindness Nouna and Nounoand family have brought to our lives. Nouna will always be remembered with her kind smile, gentle words and loving heart. Truly a graceful woman. Our thoughs and prayers are with your families during this difficult time and always. Love Wayne and Viki
I remember Venetia and her family well. Her dad had a shop in Buckley. Venetia and I graduated together in 1956.
I was so pleased to see her at our 50th reunion this year.
My sympathy to the family.