in Mt. Vernon, Wa. She was born March 26th, 1926 to Leona and Arthur Howell in Everett, Wa. She was proceeded in death by the love of her
life, Harold Rainwater (1981) and sons Billy Rainwater (1959) and Steve
Rainwater (2016). Alice was the last survivor of 7 children. She is survived by
her daughter Wendy Ness of Sedro Woolley, Daughter-n-law Karen Rainwater
(Steve) of Bellingham, sons Greg Rainwater (Debbie) of Everett and Scott
Rainwater (Janet) of Sedro Woolley. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren,
34 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and her ex-husband Neil Fike.
Alice (Mom…’Aggie’) was involved throughout her life in several organiztaions.
She was a founding member of the Olivia Park United Methodist Church in
Everett, Past National Commander of Navy Mothers, Member and Past
President of the Everett Eagles Auxillary #13, Member of the Olivia Park PTA as
well as always being involved in all her kids school activities…she also enjoyed
being Den Mother for Cub Scouts. Can’t forget the ‘Red Hat Society’…member of that also!! There wasn’t ever a time where she was asked to volunteer that she didn’t immediately say ‘yes’.
Alice was a ‘Rosie the Riveter’ during WWII, was a waitress and also worked
in Nursing Homes with her mother, Leona. However, she took great pride in
being a stay at home wife and mother.
Alice loved life and everyone she met. Her home was always open to all. She
was very creative and crafty. She was always making unusual ‘but cool’ gifts
such as ‘turd birds’. Making ceramics was one of her favorite hobbies. She
had hundreds of molds and a couple kilns. Her ‘free classes’ she put on for
years was basically a good excuse to hang with friends…which she had many.
Alice was a true fun-loving prankster. Always making people smile. She was
always open to a challenge, from para sailing to eating pickled pigs feet.
She always found the good in everyone and will be truly missed by all.
There will be a Grave Side Service on November 7, 12:00 Noon at Cypress
Lawn Cemetary followed by a Celebration of life at 2:00PM Evergreen Funeral
Home, 4504 Broadway, Everett, Wa.
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