Evelyn Doreen Lewis (Partlow) Shirrell, 90, of Olympia, WA, passed away on November 25, 2022, at Fieldstone Cooper Point Assisted Living in Olympia. Evelyn was born September 25, 1932 in Multnomah County, Oregon and was adopted by Alfred and Hazel Lewis. She was raised in Olympia, WA with her older sister Erleen Lewis (Binger) and brother A. “Dick” Lewis, both deceased; and graduated from Olympia High School before moving to Seattle to attend the University of Washington.
Evelyn married James “Mac” Partlow in 1952, and raised their children Mike, Karen, and Cindy in the Olympia area. She adored their children and took great pride in following their various activities all through their collegiate careers at Washington State University (not-so-much the drive across the state, though!) Evelyn and Mac later divorced. In 1984, Evelyn married Marshall Shirrell and enjoyed many years of traveling and dancing. They were married for 29 wonderful years before his passing nine years ago on November 25, 2013.
Evelyn enjoyed art of all kinds throughout her life including scrapbooking, crochet, and decorating her home with keepsakes that her family will cherish for years to come - including an impressive decorative bell collection! She rarely missed a Mariners game, and delighted in their recent trip to the playoffs. She especially enjoyed watching her four grandchildren grow up, and never missed a birthday card! Affectionately called 'The OG Bulldog' by family, Evelyn maintained her sharp wit and great sense of humor until the very end.
Evelyn is survived by her children Mike Partlow, Karen Partlow (Karin Perry), and Cindy Partlow (Kevin Stormans); her grandchildren, Blair Partlow, Kelsey (Kyle) Williams, Cameron (Jenny) Williams, and Taylor (Tom) Eylar; her great-grandchild Kyson Williams; her sweet dog, Bella; her grand-dog, Echo and her great-grand-dogs Bandit, Billie Jean, and Winnie - She sure loved animals and passed down that love to all of her children and grandchildren. Evelyn is also survived by several nephews: Ken Partlow III, Keith Partlow, Kevin Partlow, Mike Metke, Mark Metke, Ron Lewis, Jerry Olson, Bart Olson, Tom Olson, and Gordon Olson; as well as two nieces Aldean Kilbourn and Mary Ellen Metke.
Her family wishes to extend a special thanks to the many caregivers at Fieldstone Cooper Point Assisted Living, as well as her at-home caregivers and the many neighbors, friends, and extended family that treated her with such kindness, generosity, and respect.
Our mom and grandma will be missed beyond measure, and will forever be remembered as “Grammie” who was always there for “love and a hug.”
The celebration of life for her family will take place in the spring.
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