Madeline L. Ranf

Madeline L. Ranf

Madeline Lucille Ford Ranf, 94, of Snoqualmie, WA. passed away March 25, 2012 at Evergreen Hospice. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, was a 26 year employee of Bank of America, an incredible cook, expert needle worker, PTA Mom, Church member and tireless volunteer.Madeline’s husband, Bob, passed away in May, 2006, after 67 years of marriage. Her loving family includes daughters Nancy Ranf Palme (John), Priscilla Ranf Ducker (Rod), and Susan Ranf; grandchildren Julie Palme, Gregory Palme (Christine), Robert Palme (Mike Ramos), and Bill Ducker (Sheri); great-grandchildren, Kara Dawson, Erika Faria, Garrett, Andrew, Jenna, and Jessica Palme, Baylor and Makayla Ducker.Mom met our Dad at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles. While Mom was in college, their friendship grew into love and they married as high school sweethearts on April 23, 1939 in Santa Monica CA. Madeline’s beautiful smile meant a warm welcome as she volunteered to help as a member of the Orthopedic Guild and at St. Luke’s and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham WA. Both Mom and Daddy did volunteer work for anything that benefitted Senior Citizens or animals. Madeline was a great lady of good faith, strong character and survived many health challenges. Madeline’s greatest joy was in her family and knowing where they were and what they were doing. She loved hearing about her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities. Madeline was the Seattle Mariners most faithful and one of the oldest fans. Each April meant the opening of baseball season and Mom getting her first hot dog of the year at the Mariners first home game. Services are Saturday, March 31, 2012, 2:00pm, at Snoqualmie United Methodist Church, Railroad Avenue and River Street Snoqualmie, WA. Donations may be made to Snoqualmie United Methodist Church – Madeline Ranf Memorial Fund, 38701 River Street, Snoqualmie, WA. 98065, or Evergreen Hospice, 12822 124th Lane NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Madeline’s family thanks everyone who cared for her and provided support to our family in this very difficult time.