Alice Cash Howell

Alice Cash Howell, born Feb. 19, 1923, in Pasadena, Calif., to Henry N. and Jennie B.J. Cash. Passed away Aug. 8, 2014, in Monroe, Wash.

Alice studied and earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Berkeley. On Dec. 30, 1946, she married Erle Howell Jr. in Pasadena.

Alice enjoyed quilting, sewing, painting, gardening, carpentry, learning, beach combing and observing nature. She was a member of Vote Smart, MoveOn, Tilth, NW Harvest, KCTS9 and alumna of University of California, Berkley.

Alice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Alice is survived by her children, Thomas E. Howell (Barb Gardner), Joan Gail Wong (William), Cathie Lynn Hosley (Burr), John N. Howell (Karen) and Jennelle Pillitiere (John); grandchildren, Phoebe Dolim, Nathaniel Wong, Rachel Wong, Matthew Wong, Ruth Howell, Lydia Pillitiere, Michael Pillitiere, Gabriel Pillitiere and Esther Pillitiere; and extended family and many friends.

She was preceded in death by both parents, husband Erle Howell Jr., sister Eva Mary Harper and brother Carl S. Johnson.

A celebration of Alice’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at Emeritus of Monroe, 15465 — 179th Ave. SE, Monroe, WA 98272. A second celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 6309 Wilson Place, Clinton, WA 98236.

Memorials in her name may be made to Northwest Harvest, P.O. Box 12272, Seattle, WA 98102; Project Vote Smart, One Common Ground, Philipsburg, MT 59858-9767; Regency Care Center, 1355 W. Main St., Monroe, WA 98272; or the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter, www.berkeleywellness.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Purdy & Kerr with Dawson Funeral Home, Monroe, 360-794-7049.