Olite S. Solon Obituary (1920

Olite S. SOLON Came to the end of her long and happy life on July 1, 2014. She bore the indignities of a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's in 2004 with grace and a positive spirit, finally succumbing to complications of the disease after a very brief final illness. She was born March 27, 1920 in Logan, Utah. During her childhood, she moved with her family to California, Hawaii, and Oregon, finally settling in Vallejo, California. She attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she met and married John F. Solon. They raised four children of their own and opened their home and hearts to several foster children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and exchange students who came for extended stays. John and Olite were stalwart members of St. Joseph parish on Capitol Hill. They were fans and supporters of local theatre, opera, and the Youth Symphony. They enjoyed foreign travel. Olite was active in volunteer, cultural, women's, and civic organizations. In association with the Evergreen Safety Council, she served as a fierce advocate for the school crossing guard program. We understand that in the 1960's she became the first volunteer certified to teach Defensive Driving Classes. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; and her sister, Irene Knight of Orem, Utah. Among those who will miss her are Newel Standley of Murray, Utah; Mike Solon, Pat Solon, Jeanne Anshutz, Mary ("Migs") Nelson, Candace Bustanoby, Gary Hess and numerous others, including her extended family of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, in-laws, plus an enviable collection of friends, neighbors and associates. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 10th, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Church 732 18th Ave East, Seattle Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Olite S. Solon, please click here to visit our sympathy store.