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Lorraine B. Bailey
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CopyLorraine Bernadette (Svensen) Bailey passed away in Renton, WA on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. She was 89 years of age. Lorraine was the last living member of the late Sidney and Esther Svensen family, pioneers of Puget Island. Her brothers Elroy and Eugene (Sonny) and sister Selma all predeceased her. Lorraine was born on Puget Island March 10, 1921. She enjoyed a childhood of Norwegian tradition living on the Svensen family farm on Welcome Slough. She was active in the First Lutheran Church. She graduated from Cathlamet High School in 1939 and recently enjoyed a 60-year Mules reunion celebration.
Lorraine worked at the naval shipyards in Portland during World War II, returning to Puget Island in 1947. Shortly after her marriage to Kenneth Bailey in 1951, the familymoved to Seattle for Ken to pursue a job at Boeing. She focused on raising their five children. Kenneth died in 1995 and her son David Smith died in 2006. Her survivors include Jacqueline McClung (Charles), Paul Bailey (Lisa), Debora Bailey-Radosevich, Lori Ann Stone (Kerry), daughter-in-law Mary Smith, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving her are numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom live in Puget Island and Cathlamet.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 25th at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Renton, WA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any donations in Lorraine's name be made to American Lung Association-Seattle, 2625 - 3rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121.
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