In Memory

Marilee Ryan (Teacher)

Marilee Ryan (Teacher)

She taught Shorthand and Typing.

Marilee Elizabeth Karnofski, 78, of Edmonds, Washington died December 17, 2013 at her home in Edmonds. She was born January 10, 1935 in Walla Walla, Washington. She is survived by her husband Jerry of 40 years. Other survivors include her sister, Sue Ellen Mauer of Sierra Madre; daughter, Lori Duvany; stepdaughters, Nan Bolton and Rebecca Olson; stepson, Mark Karnofski and his wife, Caren; granddaughters, Rachal and Rebekah Karnofski and Michaela, Brooke and Leah Erickson; and grandson, Jesse Kepl. Marilee was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Edmonds. She taught business education classes at Meadowdale and Lynnwood High School for 26 years. Her pleasing and vivacious personality gained her many friends wherever life took her. She had a ready smile for all she met. She enjoyed reading, quilting and traveling abroad. A memorial will be held at noon on Friday, December 27, 2013 at Holy Rosary Catholic church in Edmonds. A private graveside service will be held at Purdy and Walters at Floral Hills Memorial. 

Published in The Herald (Everett) on Dec. 23, 2013