Lila H. Hughes

Lila H. Hughes, 97, passed away May 13, 2014 at her home in Granite Falls, WA. She was born to Ray and Esther Haskins February 18, 1917 in Arlington, WA. After graduating from Arlington High School in 1936 she married Howard Hughes and worked for the family trucking company as bookkeeper and driving trucks. She also worked for the Granite Falls School District driving school bus and was head cook for a number of years. Lila was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years. Preceding her in death was her husband of almost 72 years, Howard, son Ed Hughes; daughters, Sharon Olson, Charmaine Olson and brother Arnold Haskins. Surviving Lila is her son Ray (Donna) Hughes, sister Delores Race, daughter-in-law Jenny Hughes, sons-in-law Jeff Olson, Brad Olson, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 23, 2014, 1 p.m. at Arlington Municipal Cemetery, 20310 67th Ave. NE, Arlington, WA with a reception following at the Masonic Lodge in Granite Falls, WA. A special thanks from the family to the caregivers Katie, Mary, Jessica and Charlene as well as the helpers from Providence Hospice.