Marylou Bunney

Marylou passed away early Monday morning after a valiant two-year struggle with leukemia. She will be missed by her husband, Tex, her son Michael and his partner Ray, her daughter and son-in-law Elaine and Jim Minnich and her grandchildren, Ethan and Grace Minnich. She also leaves her brothers and sisters-in-law, Dick and Judy Jennings, and Jim and Diana Jennings, and her brother- and sister-in-law Gary and Jan Bunney, as well as many other relatives and friends. Born Mary Louise Jennings to Dick and Alice Jennings on Sept. 26, 1940, she grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, attending public and Catholic schools. Marylou showed an early talent for music, studying piano and singing. In high school she started doing shows at military bases, hospitals, and even at Folsom Prison. In 1962 on a visit to the Seattle Worlds Fair she met the love of her life, Dallas Tex Bunney. After three years of correspondence and several visits, they were married in June, 1965, and moved into their first house in Edmonds. She enjoyed 49 happy years with Mr. Wonderful, as she was fond of calling him. She was a loving mother to Mike and Elaine, and delighted in her grandchildren Ethan and Grace. While raising her children she managed to work in various clerical and administrative capacities through the years, while also making time to use her many creative and artistic skills, which included sewing, handicrafts, calligraphy, and furniture refinishing, among others. More often than not she used her talents to make things for others, whether sewing a garment for family, making crafts for a Christmas bazaar, or designing decorations and planning the menu a benefit dinner. The family thanks all of you for your many prayers, cards, and support. She was overwhelmed by the concern she was shown. Funeral services are to be held Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 804 Third St., Langley, Wash. (on Whidbey Island), (360) 221-5382, href=http://www.sthubertschurch.org/ www.sthubertschurch.org . Announcement: In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Seattle Childrens Hospital ( href=http://www.seattlechildrens.org/ways-t0-help/donate/ http://www.seattlechildrens.org/ways-t0-help/donate/ ). This especially became one of fher favorite charities.