Elithe Elaine Ferson Obituary (1916

Elaine Ferson of Poulsbo, WA passed away on December 6, 2004. She was 86 years of age. Elaine was born to John and Maude (Hood) Gassere on July 22, 1918 in Blue River, WI. She was raised and educated in Wisconsin. Elaine graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, receiving a degree in Art Education. When she was Mrs. Gordon Kelley, Elaine raised 5 children, all of them graduated from Bainbridge High School and the family lived in Fletcher's Bay. When her children were on their own, she was the manager and co-owner, with her late husband, Don Ferson of the Inquisitor's Club (later called Share the Ride Club). This was a travel service for seniors that operated in the Seattle area. Elaine was an avid reader and especially enjoyed English literature. She made two trips to England in her later years. Above all she was a devoted mother and grandmother. Elaine is survived by her sons, Kirk Wollin of Indianola, WA, Paul Kelley of Kent, WA, and Michael Kelley of Renton, WA; daughters, Marsha Pellegrini of Bremerton, WA, and Sally Duckworth of Poulsbo, WA; grandchildren, Aimee Wollin, Sonia Wollin, Dominic Pellegrini, Kelley Duckworth-Krause, Tessie Duckworth, and Hannah Duckworth; great-grandchildren, Rowan McConnell and Tucker Krause; sister, Fay Lafayette of Minneapolis, MI A memorial service will be held Monday, December 13th at 2:00pm at the First Baptist Church on Bainbridge Island.