Violet Elaine Fowler

She attended Chico State at the young age of 16, earning a scholarship with her artistic abilities. She went on to live a life full of resilience and grace. She was a devoted mother and daughter who will be remembered as a driven fighter.

A true storyteller, her steadfast spirit left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She had a lifelong passion for sports including baseball, bowling, swimming, and coaching. She loved knitting and yarn, hobbies that brought her immense joy throughout her later years. She would bend your ear about anything—a Seattle Mariners win or a specific fabric choice—any topic whether you liked it or not.

Elaine operated a yarn store in Bothell for 15 years up until 2000. She put her heart into the store and gained many lifelong friends in the community. The joy she expressed for her seven kids was shared in the name of her store, Seven Stitches. Elaine also lovingly shared her art knowledge with monthly visits to the elementary school as the Picture Lady.

She was preceded in death by three infant children and her two adult children, Emery and Eliot, and her sister Millicent. She is survived by her children Elisa, Evans, Ethan, Egan, and Everett. She’s also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on November 15, 2026, at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery in Lynnwood, WA. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM, followed by the ceremony at 12:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northwest AIDS Foundation or First Candle, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing sleep-related infant deaths and supporting grieving families.