M. Maebelle O'Connell Obituary (1917 - 2018)

Born June 17, 1917, died March 1, 2018. She slipped away quietly and comfortably just a few hours after visiting with family. Born in Cutbank, Montana, the oldest of 5 children, she and her family migrated west, living in small towns, until settling in West Seattle when she was 12 or so. She graduated from West Seattle High in 1935, met Johnny 'O' in the summer of 1936, and they married 3 months later. Their marriage was a true love affair that lasted 66 years until his death in 2002. They raised 3 boys; Dick (deceased), Jerry, and Dennis in northeast Seattle, and were a fixture in the neighborhood for well over 60 years. She is also survived by her brother Bob, Dick and Jerry's wives Cora and Jan; grandchildren, Debbie, Jay, Kathleen, Rob, Mark (deceased), Pat, their spouses; 13 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren This beautiful family is her legacy and she had the good fortune to see them grow, generation by generation and more will come. She loved them and having the opportunity to see them. She was also one of Seattle's greatest baseball fans, rooting for the Indians, Rainiers, Angels, Pilots and, finally, the Mariners. No matter how poor they were, she kept on rooting. Whenever they needed a big play, she liked to holler "C'mon Honey!" She always had hope and was looking forward to the 2018 season. Funeral Services will be held, Saturday, March 17th at 1:00pm at Calvary Cemetery 5041 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of M. Maebelle O'Connell, please click here to visit our sympathy store.