Rosalie Muriel Beham-Graef Obituary (2014)

Rosalie Muriel BEHAM-GRAEF Born February 13, 1924 in South Bend, WA; died June 8, 2014. Survived by her children Diane Diehm-Whisler and Marcus Graef (Lori); grandchildren Dawn Whisler-Shannon, Carlin Whisler, Erin Galt, Kramer Graef, Brandon Graef (Kylee) and Jasmine Graef; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers Richard Beham, Jr. of Issaquah, WA and Don Gibbons of Portland, OR. Preceded in death by her son Carl Diehm, grandson Ryan Whisler, brother Gary Gibbons and sister Gindy Olsen. Rosalie Beham-Graef, 90, a resident of Seattle, WA for the past 28 years, died at Ballard Care and Rehab Center on Sunday. She was born February 13, 1924 at South Bend, Washington. Daughter of the late Merril Beham of Bremerton, WA and Ella Gibson of Centralia, WA. She was a retired Administrative Assistant who had worked for Oswego Glass Company in Upstate New York for 12 years prior to her move back to Washington. She had also worked at Blue Flame service for 4 years in Fremont (Seattle) and 5 years for Acme Fast Freight in Seattle. She was member of the Eastern Star, Elks Club, Eagles Club and the Red Hat Club. Rosalie was known for her constant cheerfulness, love for her family and continuous efforts to be active and involved in various clubs. She loved to travel and see the sites of other cities. Private family services will be held in Centralia, WA at a later date. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Rosalie Muriel Beham-Graef, please click here to visit our sympathy store.