Goldie Marie Warren

Goldie passed away peacefully November 15, 2009, at her residence at Ridgemont Terrace in Port Orchard, WA. She was surrounded by her family. Goldie Marie Platt was born to parents, Alfred and Louisa Platt, on April 18, 1918, in Ephrata, WA. Goldie was a longtime resident, gardener and church and community member of the historical society in Cashmere, WA. She moved to Wenatchee, WA at age one, over 91 years ago. Goldie attended Wenatchee High School and worked several years in the fall fruit seasons. She was a Safeway employee and local checker for almost 20 years. Goldie enjoyed working in her garden, camping with her grandchildren and was known for her love and rescue of small animals, trees and all things natural and beautiful. Personally, Goldie was always working for a cause, especially in the interest of women of disadvantage. She was active in the Cashmere Baptist Church, where she was the Librarian and also held various church positions throughout her many dedicated years. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Whether it was making baskets for Hospitality House, or the nursing home, Goldie was always at work and always in service, holding strong to her faith and family. Goldie is survived by her sons, Donald (Sharon) Derifield and Scott Warren; and her daughters, Judy (Mike) Schillereff, Christine Smith, Gail (Harold) Collins and Sherrie (Mike) Sines. She had 15 loving grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; each of them was closely connected to Goldie throughout their lives. She spent many a day baby sitting or taking care of well and sick grand- and great-grandchildren. Goldie married Kenneth Benjamin "Big Ken" Warren in June of 1963. Goldie was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny in 1996; her son, Robert (Jan) Derifield in 2001; and her grandson, Daniel Lynn Derifield in 1985. Her brother, Bill, and five sisters, Emma, Luella, Charlotte, Evelyn and Margo, also preceded her in death. Viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Jones & Jones~Betts Funeral Home in Wenatchee, WA. A Graveside Service will be held at the Cashmere City Cemetery on Friday, November 20, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be sent to The American Diabetes Association or The American Red Cross. Arrangements by Jones & Jones~Betts Funeral Home, Wenatchee.

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Goldie Marie Warren

April 18, 1918 - November 15, 2009