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STELL Lettie Eileen Parsons Stell. Born August 30, 1917 in Appleton, Ohio, died February 8, 2005 in her home in Union, Washington. U.S. Congressional secretary, devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, steadfast friend. Eileen was the beloved wife for 42 years of Max-Welton Stell and the loving mother of Reid and Monica Stell, Kirkland, Bruce Stell, Tacoma, and Susan and Philip Wood, Tacoma. Survived by her sister, Beulah Moats; and grandchildren, Madison Stell, Savannah Stell, and Zoe Wood. Preceded in death by brothers Harold Parsons and Ivan Parsons and sister Bernice Sweeney. Eileen devoted her life to family, friends, and community; and will always be remembered for her unique sense of humor. Her greatest joy was making people laugh, and those she leaves behind are left with countless good-natured memories. A passionate bridge player, Eileen never stopped learning and striving to become better at everything she did. Her courage, strength and generousity were integral to who Eileen was. She never complained while winning her battles against breast and colon cancer, and to the end, had no doubt her leukemia was transitory. Eileen devoted herself to serving others through numerous leadership roles in the organizations she belonged to over the years. She was very active in her church and community and provided countless hours of companionship and comfort to friends in need. A memorial service will be held in Shelton, Washington, at the Shelton Presbyterian Church, 210 West Shelton Valley, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2005. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 820 Davis Street, Suite 420, Evanston, IL 60201. (847) 424-0600.
Published in The Columbus Dispatch on Feb. 10, 2005.

Birth	30 Aug 1917	Appleton, Licking County, Ohio
Marriage	29 Aug 1956	Max Welton Stell
Death	8 Feb 2005	Union, Mason County, Washington
Burial		Haven of Rest Cemetery, Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington

Spouse	Max Welton Stell (1915 - 1997)
Child	Living
Child	Living
Child	Living
Child	Living

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