Ethel Rose Evensen, 90, passed away April 12, 2019, in Aberdeen, Washington.

Ethel was born March 11, 1929, in Prosser, Washington, to parents John and Elizabeth Throckmorton. Ethel was the youngest of nine children. Her family moved to Aberdeen, Washington, when Ethel was a sophomore in high school, which is where she met and later married her high school sweetheart, Delmar Evensen. Del and Ethel would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 14, 2019.

Del and Ethel had three children: Patty, Pam and Dale. Ethel worked as a fresh berry sorter for Ocean Spray for many years. After that, she worked for various convenience stores, the bakery at Stewart’s Shoprite and enjoyed working as a senior companion.

Ethel loved to spend time with her family. She gladly welcomed all visitors with a cup of coffee and a smile. Her grandkids were often included in her home décor and redecorating schemes. Del, of course, had to hang the pictures… again. The grand and great-grandkids always knew there was a treat in the freezer and a backyard to explore. Ethel loved Del’s garden. He planted her favorite flowers in all of her favorite colors. They would sit together for hours outside enjoying the beautiful space he created in their family home in Cosmopolis, Washington.

Ethel is survived by her husband Del, sister Irma, daughter Patty and son-in-law Jim, and son Dale and daughter-in-law Julie. Ethel had 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, seven siblings, daughter, Pamela Miller, and great-granddaughter Verity Evensen.

Ethel was loved.

A service will be held on Sunday, April 28, at Light and Life Church in Hoquiam at 3 p.m. in the afternoon, with a potluck to follow.