NAPUS WA Memorials
Florence Marie Pressentin
Florence Marie (Gilbert) Pressentin, Retired United States Postmaster and 50 year resident of the Skagit Valley, died on January 22, 2011 in Seattle, Washington, just two weeks short of her 90th birthday.
Florence was born to Theodore F. and Marie (Geng) Gilbert on February 6, 1921 in Mineral, Washington. Florence grew up in Chehalis, Washington and graduated from Chehalis High School in 1939. She attended Seattle University and graduated with a BSN in Nursing in 1947.
In 1948, she married Martin A. Pressentin, son of Edward V. and Elizabeth (Martin) Pressentin, two prominent Upper Skagit Valley pioneer families. They settled in Rockport to run the family store, where they built a home, and raised their three daughters, Denise, Lea, and Marce.
Florence worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years beginning in Rockport in 1962 as a postal clerk. She served a total of 23 years as U.S. Postmaster, with 14 years in Rockport from 1966 to 1980 and then 9 years until 1989 in Concrete where she retired at age 68. She loved working in the heart center of both communities and made lasting friendships, not only in the community, but also with staff and other Postmasters.
Florence Marie (Gilbert) Pressentin, Retired United States Postmaster and 50 year resident of the Skagit Valley, died on January 22, 2011 in Seattle, Washington, just two weeks short of her 90th birthday.
Florence was born to Theodore F. and Marie (Geng) Gilbert on February 6, 1921 in Mineral, Washington. Florence grew up in Chehalis, Washington and graduated from Chehalis High School in 1939. She attended Seattle University and graduated with a BSN in Nursing in 1947.
In 1948, she married Martin A. Pressentin, son of Edward V. and Elizabeth (Martin) Pressentin, two prominent Upper Skagit Valley pioneer families. They settled in Rockport to run the family store, where they built a home, and raised their three daughters, Denise, Lea, and Marce.
Florence worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years beginning in Rockport in 1962 as a postal clerk. She served a total of 23 years as U.S. Postmaster, with 14 years in Rockport from 1966 to 1980 and then 9 years until 1989 in Concrete where she retired at age 68. She loved working in the heart center of both communities and made lasting friendships, not only in the community, but also with staff and other Postmasters.
Pearl Bowan
Pearl was born and raised in the Duvall area. Her family remained in the Snohomish area throughout her youth. In her adult life she worked as a U.S. Postmaster and was their convention photographer. In her private life she was an award winning amateur photographer. She was the “Grand Marshall” of the Sultan parade, A Chaplain in the Grange, A devoted member of the First United Methodist Church in Sultan, Washington as well as being involved with many other civic organizations. She found joy in singing and used her voice throughout her life to everyone’s delight.
Pearl is the last survivor of her seven siblings and is now joined with her husband, Hal and son, Tony. She is survived by her children; Mike, Pat, Wendy, Toby Bowen and Penny Applegate as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Family Graveside Service took place at GAR Cemetery in the city of Snohomish on Friday, October 1, 2010. The Memorial Service followed the same day at the First United Methodist Church in Sultan. Pearl was very much loved and will be greatly missed.
Pearl was born and raised in the Duvall area. Her family remained in the Snohomish area throughout her youth. In her adult life she worked as a U.S. Postmaster and was their convention photographer. In her private life she was an award winning amateur photographer. She was the “Grand Marshall” of the Sultan parade, A Chaplain in the Grange, A devoted member of the First United Methodist Church in Sultan, Washington as well as being involved with many other civic organizations. She found joy in singing and used her voice throughout her life to everyone’s delight.
Pearl is the last survivor of her seven siblings and is now joined with her husband, Hal and son, Tony. She is survived by her children; Mike, Pat, Wendy, Toby Bowen and Penny Applegate as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Family Graveside Service took place at GAR Cemetery in the city of Snohomish on Friday, October 1, 2010. The Memorial Service followed the same day at the First United Methodist Church in Sultan. Pearl was very much loved and will be greatly missed.
