Lila Harriet Parks
January 15, 1915 - February 08, 2010
Lila Harriet Parks, Age 95, died peacefully on February 8, 2010.
Lila was the second of three children born January 15, 1915 to Henry and Lena Hanson on a farm in Bole, Montana. Lena died shortly after childbirth, and later Henry married Ellen and they added 12 children to the family. After attending school in Choteau, Montana, it was work with Pacific Bell Telephone Company that took Lila to Vallejo, California, and then to Seattle, where, on a blind date she met Max, her beloved husband whom she married in 1947. After designing and building a home together in Lake City overlooking Lake Washington, they lived in Ballard for decades, attending Elks dances, later traveling the globe and enjoying life's pleasures, especially gardening, camping, pinochle and clam digging.
Lila was a dedicated caregiver to Max for several years until his death in 2000. Also welcoming Lila with open arms are sons Jim and Gary, her parents and brothers Sid, Herb, Ray, Carl and Donnie, and sisters Ruth, Edna, Judy and Eloise.
She is survived by her daughter Lora and husband Fred, son John and his attentive wife Carol. Lila also leaves behind brother Marvin and his wife Margaret, sisters Ina, Evine, Florence (Charles) and Ellen. Also missing Lila's hugs are six grandchildren: Erin, Jenn, Mike, Leah, Demarie, and Evan; four great-grandchildren: Zach, Marissa, Matt, and Danika, and so many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Aegis of Edmonds where Lila was cared for by the wonderful staff for the past two years, and to Providence Hospice for the excellent care received the last week of her life. She will be missed by many and the memory of her strong wit and sense of humor will last forever in our hearts.
At her request, her ashes will be scattered in Montana and along the Washington coast.
Donations Information
Donations may be made to Providence Hospice or to the charity of your choice.