Lydia by her side, after her long battle with cancer.
Lauretta was funny, generous, silly, compassionate, and strong. A friend to many, she
was a lighthearted free spirit, open minded and kind to all. She loved fashion, shopping,
and home decor. She was an avid collector of many things; her favorites were
Hawaiiana collectibles. She enjoyed antiquing and loved a good sale. Many of us will
think of her when they see a flamingo, a hula girl, or a pineapple.
Lauretta recently retired from the Washington state Department of Transportation and
had more time to do what she loved. She enjoyed having fun and taking outings with
friends and family. She especially loved to attend local street festivals, cultural
celebrations, food and art fairs, holiday events, and concerts. She loved music and live
shows. Some of her favorites were The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and smooth jazz.
Lauretta loved discovering new restaurants and bakeries, traveling, photography,
crafting, and hanging out with her “furry” friends.
Anyone who knew Lauretta will remember and miss her goofy personality and ability to
laugh at herself and having her comforting presence by our sides.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later time. We hope many of you will be able to
attend and will share a favorite story or memory of Lauretta.