Marie Royer, a longtime resident of Burien and Des Moines, passed away May 30, 2007. She was 91.

Marie was born November 1, 1915, on her parents' farm home in Gove County, Kansas. She and her husband moved to Burien in 1956. After his death in 1971 she moved to Southshores Condominiums in Des Moines. The last three years she resided at Normandy Park Assisted Living in Burien.

Marie, lovingly called "Grammie" or "Grams," was always available to her family. She was active in Bible Study Fellowship and Precepts Bible Studies for many years. She liked music, a good joke, and loved spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Highline United Methodist Church in Burien and Trinity Church in Des Moines.

She is survived by a daughter, Elenita (husband John Stapp) of Bothell, seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson, and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her beloved husband, Phil, she was preceded in death by two sons, "Mickey" and Robert, five brothers, three sisters, and a great-grandson.

Funeral services were held June 7 at Trinity Church with Pastor Gib Martin presiding. She was buried at Riverton Crest Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Trinity Church, 20400 First Ave. S., Des Moines, WA 98198