Marian F Richey

passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Liberty Shores in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born on January 15, 1914. She was 98 years of age.Marian's great grand parents, John and Lydia Low came with the Denny Party to land at Alki Point, with the Denny Party and the pioneers of Seattle in 1850. The first pioneer child born there was Nettie Low who later married George Foster. She lived in Alaska with her parents Claire Frasier Foster and Frank Foster. She had four siblings two of whom died as young men. Frank was a lawyer and US representative for the Territory of Alaska.Marian went to Stanford and the University of WA with a degree in English Literature. She was a Librarian for a time; married Julius Edward Richey, Capt. USCG and had three girls, Ann Richey, Betty Chesssman and Katy Nollman. She loved to fish, cook fresh food, pick wild blackberries, make jams and preserves. Marian was dedicated to catching crab and digging clams at low tide. She missed her Marrowstone Island home on the water when leaving became a necessity.She gracefully endured, continuing to read and be a serious threat at the Scrabble board. She had memorized much poetry and could recite it even through her last days. Her force of character will endure. Meanwhile, her daughters say, "Hope the fishing is good where you are!"Arrangements by Cook Family Funeral Home.