Lorraine Kathleen Garske

Lorraine GARSKE
a.k.a. Keller, Carlson

Born March 23, 1924; died October 7, 2016 in Seattle. Survived by her children, Dan Keller (Evelyn), Bonnie Sayles (Fred), Patty Haas (Robin) and Linda Laws (Steve); grandchildren, Carolyn, Scott (Kea), Leanne, Tricia (Jason), Jeff (Erin), Debbie (Jade), Kate (Eric) and Stephanie (Pat); great-grandchildren, Addison, Ashley, Bradie, Olin, Emilio, Jack, Pearl and British; her brother, Robert Johnson; and a large extended family.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel P. Keller; second husband, Frank Carlson; third husband, Harold Garske; two sisters, Luella Hobson and Ruby Page; and grandson, Christopher.

Lorraine was born in Roulette, North Dakota to Olga and Elmer Johnson. Growing up she loved sports and was known to be an all-star basketball player. At eighteen, she left North Dakota and headed west for Seattle where she started her career at Boeing. Shortly thereafter, Dan Keller followed her to Seattle. The two married and had four children. In 1972 the love of her life, Dan passed away. Lorraine remarried Frank Carlson; the two were married for nine years before Frank passed away in 1983. Lorraine retired in Mesa, Arizona where she met Harold Garske. The two married and together they enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, socializing with friends, and hosting their families. Later, Lorraine returned to Seattle to enjoy the remainder of her life with family and friends. She was a devout Catholic and a very loving mother, grandmother and friend to all. She will be greatly missed by those who love her.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, October 12th, at 1:00 PM at
Holyrood Cemetery
205 N. E. 205th St., Shoreline, WA.

Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

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