Alice Holmberg, April 25, 1914 - February 10, 2007, a longtime West Seattle resident, passed away peacefully at age 92 in Yakima, Wash. She was the oldest of eight children born to William and Daisy Page Howe in Augusta, Ga.

World War II and the Army brought Norman to Georgia to meet and marry Alice in 1944; they spent 58 years together, 57 residing in Seattle. Alice was a devoted homemaker, supportive partner to his career with Safeway Stores and mother to three children. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends as well as playing cards. She also belonged to St. John's Episcopal Church, actively participating in Altar Guild projects for many years. Alice was preceded in death by a son, and her husband. Survivors include two sisters, (Georgia), one brother (Texas), daughter, Laura Gleaves (Bill) of Corvallis, Ore., son, Norman J. Holmberg (Pam) of Yakima, five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Interment was held at Evergreen-Washelli.