Anna Frances DeYoung GASSLANDER Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on April 14, 2007 at the Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Washington at the age of 91. Anna Frances was born in Kent, Washington on March 31, 1916. She was the second child of the six children of Hans John DeYoung and Saryelen (Ellen) Priest DeYoung. She was married to Richard E. Gasslander (d.1996) in 1943. They lived on their property on Cottage Lake for over 50 years. Anna Frances is survived by her daughters, Jean Ellen Bloom of Seattle and Kathleen Ann (Duncan) Lickey of Colville, Washington; granddaughters, Charlotte (Tim) Murray of Stanwood and Pamela Lickey of Federal Way and 3 great grandchildren, Alex, Jake and Emmalee Murray. Also surviving, are her brothers, W. Lowell (Stella) DeYoung, F. Allison (Donna) DeYoung of Woodinville, and Robert T. (Barbara) DeYoung of Edmonds. Also many loving nieces and nephews, all of who note her passing with great sorrow. She is preceded in death by her brothers, John Milford (d.1992) (Frances) DeYoung of Edmonds and James Henry (d. 2005) (Dorothy) DeYoung of Mill Creek and her parents, John (d.1966) and Ellen DeYoung (d.1982). Her grandparents, Minne Hanzes (Harry) deJong (DeYoung) and Ytje (Ida) F. Dijkstra (Dykstra) were immigrants from the Netherlands who settled in the Kent Valley in 1898. Her parents moved to Woodinville, Washington in 1925 where her father was a merchant of general merchandise, hardware, grain, and lumber. He was also one of the founding Directors of the original Washington Federal Savings & Loan Association of Bothell, Washington. Anna Frances lived by the example of her mother and carried on her legacy of time, energy and love devoted to family and church. She was a wonderful wife and mother, loyal friend and compassionate neighbor to all in the community of Woodinville and Cottage Lake. She was known and loved by many and will be greatly missed by all. Anna’s talent and love was music. She studied music at the University of Washington and the Cornish School of Music in Seattle. She played the organ and piano for many church services and weddings and for her family and friends. She was a long time member of the Seattle Music Study Club and the Woodinville Heritage Society. Anna Frances was and will forever be our conscience, our rock and our guide. May she rest in peace in the arms and comfort of our Lord. Her spirit will always be with us. A Memorial Service celebrating her Life will be held on Monday, April 30, 2007 at 1:00 p.m at the Bothell Funeral Home. Please join the family at a reception to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Country Inn & Suites, 19333 Northcreek Parkway, Bothell. Private Internment Ceremony will be held at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Kent, Washington. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made in her name to Evergreen Hospice Foundation, or a charity of your choice. Please sign the on-line memorial at: www.washelli.com.

Published in print on 4/22/2007