Astrid “Stella” Lamoreaux
Astrid “Stella” Lamoreaux passed away at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam, Washington on May 28th, 2013, at the age of 80.
Astrid, who was known as Stella by her friends and family in Grays Harbor, was born in Cripple Creek, Colorado on August 13, 1932, to Scandinavian immigrants, Arvid and Agnes (Lovlund) Strand. She moved with her parents to Battle Ground, Washington when she was young. She graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1950 and then studied nursing. She completed her nursing education at Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing graduating in 1971. She worked as an RN at Grays Harbor Community Hospital and Grays Harbor County Health Department. She was dedicated to her profession and respected by her peers. Near the end of her career, she was awarded the prestigious Duncan Award from Seattle Children’s Hospital for her outreach work with children in our community.
Stella was a member of Amazing Grace Lutheran Church and previously, Trinity Lutheran Church in Aberdeen.
Stella will be lovingly remembered by her children, Connie and Mike Chillman of Aberdeen and Steve and Melissa (Majar) Lamoreaux of Guilford, Connecticut; grandchildren, Erik Chillman and his fiancé Rebekah, Alex Chillman and his wife, Cortnee, and Zoe Lamoreaux, and great granddaughter, Quincy Chillman. She is also survived by her sisters Mary Ann Heltzel of Lacey, Anna Lunsford of King City, Oregon and Olga Hazen of Ilwaco, and numerous nieces and nephews. Stella was preceded in death by her former husband, Kenneth Lamoreaux.
Stella’s family gives heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at both Pacific Care Center and Westhaven Villa.
A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations in memory of Stella Lamoreaux may be made to The Aberdeen High School Scholarship Fund, 410 North G St, Aberdeen, WA, 98520.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.fernhillfuneral.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Astrid Lamoreaux, please visit our flower store.
Astrid “Stella” Lamoreaux passed away at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam, Washington on May 28th, 2013, at the age of 80.
Astrid, who was known as Stella by her friends and family in Grays Harbor, was born in Cripple Creek, Colorado on August 13, 1932, to Scandinavian immigrants, Arvid and Agnes (Lovlund) Strand. She moved with her parents to Battle Ground, Washington when she was young. She graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1950 and then studied nursing. She completed her nursing education at Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing graduating in 1971. She worked as an RN at Grays Harbor Community Hospital and Grays Harbor County Health Department. She was dedicated to her profession and respected by her peers. Near the end of her career, she was awarded the prestigious Duncan Award from Seattle Children’s Hospital for her outreach work with children in our community.
Stella was a member of Amazing Grace Lutheran Church and previously, Trinity Lutheran Church in Aberdeen.
Stella will be lovingly remembered by her children, Connie and Mike Chillman of Aberdeen and Steve and Melissa (Majar) Lamoreaux of Guilford, Connecticut; grandchildren, Erik Chillman and his fiancé Rebekah, Alex Chillman and his wife, Cortnee, and Zoe Lamoreaux, and great granddaughter, Quincy Chillman. She is also survived by her sisters Mary Ann Heltzel of Lacey, Anna Lunsford of King City, Oregon and Olga Hazen of Ilwaco, and numerous nieces and nephews. Stella was preceded in death by her former husband, Kenneth Lamoreaux.
Stella’s family gives heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at both Pacific Care Center and Westhaven Villa.
A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations in memory of Stella Lamoreaux may be made to The Aberdeen High School Scholarship Fund, 410 North G St, Aberdeen, WA, 98520.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.fernhillfuneral.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Astrid Lamoreaux, please visit our flower store.
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