Virginia O’Brien

Virginia O’Brien passed away on the sixth of November, 2014, in Bellevue,WA after a ferocious fight with many maladies.

She was born the twenty-third of April, 1923 in Spokane, WA, but had been a long-time resident of Mercer Island for over 57 years. She loved the Island and kept its history deep in her heart, along with whom she met and with whom she had deep friendships. (Mom had no problem making friends and keeping them!)

She was an executive secretary at Boeing for several years where she met eyes with Dad from across a crowded office and the rest is a beautiful love story … they were married for over 67 years!

Virginia is survived by her beloved husband Charles, daughters Janis (Mark) and Sharon (Michael), both from Seattle, Grand-children Ryan (Rian), Jeffrey (Katie), Samantha and Jackson, Great-grandchildren Caroline, Henry and Danielle.

Virginia enjoyed spending precious time with her family and friends always being the ultimate hospitable hostess. She was always the first one in the neighborhood to be there for anyone with troubles and also played a mean hand of bridge. Virginia was also a fabulous cook. Above anything else Virginia loved Jesus and was always so encouraged with every day’s devotional time.

On November 22, 2014, Virginia will be laid to rest in a private entombment followed by a public memorial service at the Florence Henry Memorial Chapel in the Highlands, Shoreline, WA at 12:30pm. This will be followed by a celebration of her life at The Seattle Golf Club, 210 NW 145th St., Seattle, WA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be made to Crista Ministries, Seattle, WA. Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, Seattle, WA.