Anne Venables
Anne Venables (nee Baillargeon) passed away peacefully on November 17, 2015 of natural causes at home surrounded by her family. A native of Seattle, Washington, Anne attended Dominican Convent in San Rafael, California, Scripps Women’s College Claremont California, and the University of Washington where she earned her degree in History.
Anne married Harry Venables in 1948 and settled on Capitol Hill. Always active in the community she was a member of the Junior League of Seattle, Children’s Orthopedic Guild, Kent Women’s Clubs, and many community and arts organizations. Professionally she was South King County District Director for Campfire Girls.
She is predeceased by her husband Harry R. Venables, survived by her children Julie Venables Barron (Earl) of Oakland California, Barbara Venables Gender of St. Paul, Minnesota, and John E. Venables of Seattle, Washington.
A Memorial Celebration of Anne’s Life will be held Sunday January 17, 2016 1:30PM at the Washington Athletic Club Seattle.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to any of the following: Homeward Pet Adoption Center, P.O. Box 2293, Woodinville, Washington 98072 https://www.homewardpet.org/donate. Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation, 20312 15th Avenue NW, Shoreline, Washington 98177 http://www.kruckeberg.org/. Camp Fire Central Puget Sound, 2414 SW Andover Street, Suite D-105, Seattle, WA 98106 http://campfireseattle.org/donate
Online memorial available at: www.yahnandson.com
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