Gaye Newby

Gaye Newby passed away on June 11. A memorial service for her will be held on July 10, 2022 in the Yelm Community Center. The service will start at 2:00.

In addition, Gaye so strongly supported education and reading that her family has established a GoFundMe to collect donations to Yelm elementary schools for purchase of books. Please consider donating in her honor. Go to https://gofund.me/154ec936 .

Gaye was a long time member of the Senior Center of Rainier. Our sincere, heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends.

Callie Wattenbarger Celebration of Life

Callie Francis Wattenbarger

August 28, 1930 - February 20, 2022

Callie attended lunch at the Rainier Senior Center most Mondays and Wednesdays where she enjoyed the interaction with others. She volunteered to make and bring baked goods to their fundraisers, and always brought something to the potluck lunches.  She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. 

A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Rainier Senior Center, 108 Michigan St. S., Rainier, Washington. Service begins at 11:30 a.m., with music and potluck to follow.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following organizations that Callie supported throughout the years: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Olympia Union Gospel Mission. 

Callie's Obituary can be found on-line at:  https://www.yelmonline.com/stories/in-loving-memory-of-callie-frances-wattenbarger-1930-2022,287592?

Memories can be shared on-line at: http://obituaries.neptunesociety.com/obituaries/10600788.

Celebration of Life for James Amidon

Dear Seniors and Friends,

Cindy contacted us today to thank everyone at the Senior Center for the cards and flowers we sent her, in memory of her late husband, James.

We are all invited to Jame's "Celebration of Life" on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 2 PM.  It is being held at the:

Capital Christian Center

4431 Martin Way E.

Olympia WA

Cindy appreciates everyone's thoughts, prayers and support.   

Blessings,

Linda 

Dick Goldman Memorial Program

The Rainier Senior Center was packed with visitors for Dick Goldman's Memorial on May 11th.  Family and friends talked about Dick and the powerful impact he made on all of our lives.  Dick's daughter, Dede brought a shadow box filled with pictures of Dick's life, showing him from birth until shortly before he passed away.  His hat and tie were on the memorial table, as well as the boots filled with his ashes.

George MC'd the memorial and Dick's grandson, Jerry made a moving speech about his grandfather.  People talked about the impact Dick made on their lives.  Dick's favorite teller from their bank was one of the first people to talk about Dick and how friendly he was.  He always had a welcoming smile on his face.

Dick's Memorial closed with everyone saying "The Lord's Prayer."

We will all miss Dick.  Our love and prayers go out to Dick & his loving and devoted family.