The Press
Issaquah, Washington
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Obituary

Clarice L. Lakey
Clarice L. Lakey, of Isaquah, died at  Evergreen Hospice on Tues, July
29, 2008. She was 79

A celebration of her life will be at 3 p.m. Aug 20 at Sunset Hills
Mimorial Park, Bellevue.

Clarice was born Oct. 23, 1928, in League City, Texas, to Michael and
Elsie Dobray. The Family moved to Issaquah in 1945 and Clarice graduated
from Issaquah High School in 1946.

She married Bill A. Lakey on June 17, 1946. They made their home in
Issaquah and later moved to Mercer Island, where they raised their
children. They built a home on East Lake Sammamish and moved their
in 1973.

Bill preceded her in death in 1982.

Clarice worked as a nurse for many years. Clarice and her husband were
charter members of the Issaquah Elks. Clarice was also a member of
the Children's Orthopedic Holspital League and spent many years doing
fundraising. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her familiy
and friends.

Survivors include her two sons, Kevin Lakey, of Woodinville, and Kirk
Lakey, Bellevue; daughter Laura Lakey, of Seatsound, Wash; sister Ruth
Darst, of Issaquah; and six grandchildren.

The family suggests remembances to Children's Hospital.