Noel Doris Siminiski

Noel Doris Siminiski, 91, a Wenatchee resident of 61 years, passed away peacefully Monday, April 2, 2012 at Central Washington Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Noel was born to James H. Hutchings and Ida R. Osorio Hutchings on August 7, 1920 in Hilo, HI, Territory of Hawaii. She attended Catholic school first through second grades then finished her grade school education at Hilo Standard. She then attended Hilo Intermediate School before graduating from Hilo High School in 1938. After graduation Noel continued her education at Phillips Commercial School in Honolulu, Oahu, T.H. She then went on to practice in District Court under her Uncle, Judge T. E. M. Osorio in Hilo and later the Territorial Tax Office in Honolulu. After her practicums Noel worked for the Territorial Tax Office in Hilo before being hired by the Bank of Hawaii in Hilo. Noel came to the states in the early 1940’s and attended the University of Florida General Extension Division in Gainesville, Florida in 1950 where she continued her clerk, stenography and shorthand training. After completion of her training, Noel worked as a clerk - stenographer for the Social Security Administration before moving to Wenatchee in 1950. On June 2, 1951 Noel married her husband, Andrew Siminiski, in Wenatchee. Making many long-lasting friendships, Noel diligently supported Andrew as he worked a second job serving as the official Wenatchee Bowling Association Secretary for 25 years. This endeavor was a major part of their lives, as not only did they take care of secretarial duties for the city’s bowling leagues they also spearheaded many city and state bowling tournaments hosted here in the Wenatchee Valley. Providing the clerical support to her husband’s position, upon his retirement from serving as Secretary both Noel and Andrew were honored for their 25 years of dedicated services to the Wenatchee Bowling Association. Noel was a loving wife and full-time mother of three children who greatly enjoyed crossword puzzles and a good game of Scrabble. Our mother was a charming woman who was loved by everyone who met her. She was caring, generous and kind. She faced death gracefully for the Lord was her Shepard and she had no fear. We will always cherish the memories of family get-togethers for card games, camping trips, and the countless times she loved and supported us unconditionally. Noel was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years and two sisters Verna Claire Neher and Carol “Peggy” Hutchings. Survivors include her children Andrea (Jerry) Fife of East Wenatchee, Michael Siminiski of Puyallup and Tamara (Jeff) Von Essen of East Wenatchee; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the nursing and CNA staff of Central Washington Hospital for their loving and dedicated care of Noel thru out her brief stay here. A Graveside Service will be held in Noel’s honor Thursday, April 5th at 1:30 p.m. at the Wenatchee Cemetery; a reception will follow services at the home of Noel from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family online and view the tribute video at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones ~ Betts of Wenatchee.

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Noel Doris Siminiski

August 7, 1920 - April 2, 2012