Alice L Chalfa

Alice L. Chalfa

Alice L. Chalfa, of North Bend (formerly of Issaquah), passed away at home on July 8, 2012. She was 84 years of age. Alice was born on December 18, 1927 in Seattle, the daughter of Ross and Bertha (Stumpf) Hahne. She was raised in Seattle and graduated from West Seattle High School in 1946. She married Jack Chalfa on April 28, 1962 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They resided in Issaquah from 1963 to 1987 then retired to North Bend. Professionally, Alice worked for the US Navy, HQ 14th Naval District, Pearl Harbor, HI and HQ 13th Naval District in Seattle and for 33 years. She retired as the Passenger Manager for the Western United States transporting people and freight alike. Her passion for travel continued well into her retirement. She and Jack cruised through the South Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Mediterranean, Middle East, Carribean and the Americas. Her passion for travel was only surpassed by her love for Jack. He, in turn, affectionately recalls being smitten by “the beauty in the yellow sweater” and the rest is history. Whether canning produce from their abundant garden, traveling the world, or working on projects at their house on the Snoqualmie River, they were rarely apart. Alice and Jack celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary earlier this year. Alice is survived by her loving husband, Jack Chalfa, of North Bend; sister-in-law Dulcie Chalfa; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was a second mother to many in the family and was fond of telling amusing stories of those early years that would have otherwise been forgotten. She never met a stranger and her quiet thoughtful ways gained her many lasting friendships over the years. Alice will be dearly missed.Funeral services will be held 11am Friday, July 13, 2012 at Flintofts Issaquah Funeral Home, 540 E Sunset Way, Issaquah. Committal will follow at Lower Hillside Cemetery, Issaquah.Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Salvation Army. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s on-line guest book at www. intofts.com. Arrangements are by Flintofts Funeral Home. 650467