Myles J. Sursely Obituary (1924

Myles J. SURSELY Born January 22, 1920 in Osakis, MN; died July 15, 2013, Seattle WA., in the presence of his wife. He is survived by Kathleen, his loving wife of almost 71 years; his children, Michael, Ronald, Maureen Splaine (Robert), and Colleen Semple (Thomas); his daughter-in-law, Loretta; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a large extended family. He is preceded in death by his children, Karen in 1943, Kathleen in 2000, and Patrick in 2012. Myles entered the military serving in the National Guard and Army Infantry in World War II. After the war he joined Kathleen in Seattle where they were members of St. Margaret Parish, St. Anne Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Myles was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent DePaul and president and member of the Bakers' Union Local # 9. He enjoyed playing cards, pickle ball, fishing, hunting, camping, pool, bowling, gardening and horseshoes. Most of all he loved his large family especially his devoted wife, Kathleen. The family would like to thank in a special way, the members of the Swedish and Providence Hospice teams, and the staff at Mount St. Vincent who cared for Myles with tenderness. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 26th at 10:30 AM at Our Lady Fatima Catholic Church, 3218 W Barrett St, Seattle, 98199; with reception to follow Mass. Interment, Calvary Cemetery Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Myles J. Sursely, please click here to visit our sympathy store.