Ora "Maxine" Marey

In loving memory of Ora "Maxine" Marey, 92. Maxine passed peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Union Gap, Washington. She was born December 1, 1921 to Robert and Elva Bridges. She was a long time resident of Warden, Washington where she lived until her retirement from the Warden School District as the head cook of the cafeteria. Mrs. Marey was well known in Warden for her fabulous meals, craft projects and annual yard sale. Shortly after retirement, she moved to Moses Lake then later to the Yakima Valley.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her late husband, Faldon (Butch) Marey. She is survived by her sisters Myrle Barret (husband Daryl) of California, Marie Simmons of Yakima, Washington and brother Robert Bridges (wife Trudy) of Kennewick, Washington; two daughters, Carolyn Rearick (husband Paul) of Renton, Washington and Marolyn Cantrell (husband Jim) of Wasilla, Alaska; five grandchildren, Korrine Gonzales (husband Roland) of Moses Lake, Washington, Greg Anderson of Seattle, Washington, Shannon Anderson (Anna) of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, Joshua Cantrell of Renton, Washington, Heather Grato (husband Dominic) of Wasilla, Alaska and twelve great-grandchildren. Maxine will be missed by her family and friends. A private memorial will be held in the spring of 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association in Maxine's memory.