Opal Fay McGimpsey

During the heart of the Dust Bowl, Opal and her family migrated West and took up residence near Eugene, Oregon.

In 1943, Opal graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma and in 1946 she met and married her husband, John McGimpsey. The two were inseparable for the next 67 years, settling in Lacey.

Opal is survived by her sister, Mary Mikle; son, Mike (Judy) McGimpsey; three daughters, Linda (Ron) Moon, Kay (Bud) Bunce and Janet Hensley; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Opal and John worked side-by-side, owning and managing various businesses over the years.

Opal loved traveling. She and John traveled to destinations all over the world, her favorite being Hawaii. She also loved to dance, exercise at The Valley Athletic Club, and work in her garden. Throughout her life Opal was always an active member in her church. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

She was a sweet, kind and loving person and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at Mills and Mills Funeral Home in Tumwater. Memories may be left at www.millsandmillsfuneralhome.com.

ln lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her favorite charities: The Boys and Girls Club, 902 24th Way SE, Ste. #A2, Olympia, WA 98502, North Thurston Education Foundation, Sue Shannon, P.O. Box 3312, Lacey, WA 98509, The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, 212 Union Ave SE, Suite 102, Olympia, WA 98501.