Eleanore C. Houser was born on October 22, 1917, and passed away on December 19, 2006.

She was the wife of Rex Houser for 61 years. Eleanore ran their State Farm Insurance office for 40 years in the Boulevard Park area. She was an active participant in the women's group of Glen Acres Golf and Country Club where they resided.

After retirement they became "snowbirds," splitting time between Mesa, Ariz., and Bellingham, where they enjoyed golf, tennis, bridge and traveling the world. Her love of life showed in everything she did. Se truly loved her family and friends.

Surviving are two daughters, Peggy Sanger and Linda Meents, son Gary Houser, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Eleanore was preceded in death by her husband, Rex, grandchild Michael and great-grandchild Brianna, and Bob Collen, her brother in Tacoma.

A memorial service is scheduled for Jan. 27 at the Boulevard Park Presbyterian Church.