Virginia King

Virginia Bushbaum King, 73, entered into Heaven on Friday, November, 29, 2013 in Everett Washington. Virginia was born in Oregon City, Oregon on February 1, 1940. The youngest of seven children born to Raymond Bushbaum and Margaret Anna Malsam. She was raised in Tualatin, Oregon, she graduated from Tigard High School in 1958. Married Phillip Aarron King, March 4, 1961 in Selma, Alabama. Phillip and Virginia started their adventure together in Seattle. Living in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Oregon, raising six children along the way, coming back full circle to settle in Seattle, 23 years ago. They were everything to each other and shared the love of the Lord. On June 24, 1992 she began work at the Office of Administrative Hearings in Seattle, where she served as the Office Support Supervisor. Virginia retired on September 30, 2005 to be with Phillip. She leaves her loving memories to her brother Joseph Bushbaum, of Tualatin, Oregon. Sisters, Leona Bushbaum, of Cornelius, Oregon. Martha McNamee, of Vernonia, Oregon. Florence Chaney, of Gresham, Oregon, and twins Dolores Morris, of Cornelius, Oregon and Doris Beckette, of Newport, Oregon. ...[more]

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favorite niece Cheri Brown, of McMinnville, Oregon. Daughters, Lora and (Lindsey) Cluck, of Everett, Washington. Lola and (Gery) Dingman, of Kodak, Tennessee. Lorna and (Mike) Lee, of Everett, Washington. Lena and (Toby) Chenault, of Hubbard, Oregon. Sons, Phillip King Jr and Aarron Phillip King, of Everett, Washington. Fifteen grandchildren, Kyle, Matthew, Kevin, Amanda, Derek, Eric, Tim, Becki, Madison, Rachael, Katie, Ginny, Megan, Piper and Miley. With another on the way. Five great grandchildren, Justin, Cameron, Hailey, Zayante and Ryder. And her sweet poodle, Snow White. Mom loved to crochet, making Quilts and Barbie clothes for her granddaughters. Mom loved to make lists. She enjoyed working on her photos and genealogy. She gave to the 700 Club and tithing to her Church, Open Door Baptist Church in Lynnwood, Washington, where she recently became a member. Mom always looked for the good in everyone. Her laughter was contagious, her smile could light up a room and when she sang, it was like listening to the angels. Her loving husband, Phillip, passed away from a long battle with dementia on May 9, 2013. During the time of his illness, Virginia gained another daughter Elsa, who helped care for Phillip. Virginia thought the world of her and was so thankful for her laughter and companionship. Virginia was also preceded in death by her Parents, Raymond, who passed away in 1983 and Margaret, in 1986. Godfather, Clarence Brazil, in 1989. And her loving sister in law, Rosemary Bushbaum who passed away in 2004. We were Blessed to have you has our Mom and we will miss you everyday.