Orline E. Carkonen Obituary (1913

Orline E. Carkonen, 95, of Pt. Orchard died Nov. 9, 2008 at Life Care Center in Pt. Orchard. She was born June 20, 1913 in Vancouver, B.C. to Elizabeth (Royston) and Carl DeLong. She graduated from Central Kitsap High School with the class of 1931. Orline worked as a Postal Clerk at the Silverdale Post Office for 15 years, retiring in 1959. She was a professional pianist and vocalist in Seattle, Spokane, Ocean Shores and Bremerton for 30 years. She served as an Usher at St. Olaf Catholic Parish, and as Ladies Club President of the Sons of Norway in Poulsbo. Orline enjoyed playing the piano, gardening, making afghans, quilting, crocheting beautiful tablecloths, and her cat Holly. She was preceded in death by her sister Vera Holmes. She is survived by her daughters Mary Lou (Bill) Wages of Silverdale and Iris Reed of Henderson, NV; grandchildren, Lori Storm, Dan Wages, Tony Karkainen, Tracy Karkainen, Scott Villa, Mark Villa, Pat Wages and Chris Reed and her niece Sandra Pellandini. She gave family and friends a lot of joy with her music. We will miss you Grandma Ole! Inurnment will take place at Island Lake Cemetery. Arrangements by The Stone Chapel. www.lewischapel.com