LaVera Marie Cavanaugh
September 1, 1925 – January 10, 2015
LaVera Cavanaugh was a long time Kent resident, graduating from Kent High School in 1943. She married classmate Ray Cavanaugh in 1946 and celebrated 52 years together before he preceded her in death in 1999. “Vera” is survived by daughter Carol Coleman (Chuck) of Las Vegas, son Dale Cavanaugh (Katy) and daughter Joyce Cavanaugh (Kent Steele) of Kent, 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
“Vera” was a teller at People’s National Bank over a 30 year span. There she got to know so many in the Kent Valley. She loved to dance, fish, beachcomb and make beautiful art from treasures she discovered washed ashore. Her family and friends are going to miss the spirit and beauty of this wonderful mother, grandmother & great grandmother.
In lieu of flowers, Vera wished donations be made to Children’s Hospital in Seattle, www.seattlechildrens.org or First Christian Church of Kent, www.kentdisciples.org
Funeral service will be held at First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th St, on Friday, January 16, at 11:00 am. A reception will immediately follow at the church. LaVera wished a private family graveside service.
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