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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Nellie May Cook Zachman Paulsen
Nellie May
Cook Zachman Paulsen
July 27, 1925 – June 16, 2017
Nellie May Cook Zachman Paulsen's Obituary
Nellie was born July 27th, 1925 in Loomis, WA to parents John Sherman Cook and Oma Jane Colbert. Nellie passed away in her home on June 16th, 2017.
Nellie was a stamper for Wenoka Apple Warehouse, a manager of the kitchen at North Valley Hospital where she met Bill Gates, he asked her if she would like to invest in his new business and she declined. She also worked for DNR as head cook for many years traveling all over Washington State during fire season.
She was a member of the Tonasket Eagles for years. At a convention one year, Mother met John F. Kennedy before he became President. Mother's longevity is attributed to her never drinking soda pop, alcohol, smoking, or eating hot dogs. She had great bones all her life.
Our Mother helped many people throughout the years and gave away many things she had made to family, friends, and raffles. She was campfire leader for many years. She made all her girls' wedding cakes if they graduated from high school. Growing up in the 50's and 60's she was one of the few mothers that worked away from the home. Mother and Dad (Art Zachman) were married 42 years when he died. Mother later married Leonard Paulsen who is still living in her home.
Overall Mother had an interesting and full life. She last went huckleberry picking at 90 years old. The last few months were harder after her strokes and colon cancer.
Nellie is survived by her Husband, Leonard Paulsen, Brothers; Robert (Lorraine) Cook, Fred Cook , Sister In-Law, Darlene Cook of Loomis, Sister In-Law, Dorothy Walter of Tonasket. Children; Karin (Marvin) Schertenleib, Robert A. (Janet) Zachman, Theodore J. Zachman Step-Children; Cheryl Gagne, Gary (Sharon) Paulsen, Patti (Kevin) Tolley Grandchildren; Christina Szabo, A.J. Zachman, Michael Zachman, Anthony Zachman. Step- Grandchildren; Darlene Overzet, Kristina Tolley, Kimberly Tolley Great grandchildren; Brandon & Blaine Braunschweig, Genna & Kayla Zachman, Navarrah & Koda Zachman, Halley, Gracie, Laylie, & Marlee Zachman. Step- Great grandchildren; Jordan Tolley-Turner, Sarah Tolley-Mills, Hazel Park, Angel Park, Scarlet Overzet. Nellie is also survived by Nancy Brooks who she worked with at North Valley Hospital and adopted her as her second daughter
Preceded in death by Art Zachmen (Husband),Glenn, Roy, & Clarence Cook (Brothers), Stephanie Braunschweig (Granddaughter), Isiah and Josiah Zachman (Great-grandsons, twins)
Our Mother loved her family and many were very special to her.
Graveside services will be Saturday July 1st, 2017 at 11:00AM at the Tonasket Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Tonasket Eagles.
Nellie was a stamper for Wenoka Apple Warehouse, a manager of the kitchen at North Valley Hospital where she met Bill Gates, he asked her if she would like to invest in his new business and she declined. She also worked for DNR as head cook for many years traveling all over Washington State during fire season.
She was a member of the Tonasket Eagles for years. At a convention one year, Mother met John F. Kennedy before he became President. Mother's longevity is attributed to her never drinking soda pop, alcohol, smoking, or eating hot dogs. She had great bones all her life.
Our Mother helped many people throughout the years and gave away many things she had made to family, friends, and raffles. She was campfire leader for many years. She made all her girls' wedding cakes if they graduated from high school. Growing up in the 50's and 60's she was one of the few mothers that worked away from the home. Mother and Dad (Art Zachman) were married 42 years when he died. Mother later married Leonard Paulsen who is still living in her home.
Overall Mother had an interesting and full life. She last went huckleberry picking at 90 years old. The last few months were harder after her strokes and colon cancer.
Nellie is survived by her Husband, Leonard Paulsen, Brothers; Robert (Lorraine) Cook, Fred Cook , Sister In-Law, Darlene Cook of Loomis, Sister In-Law, Dorothy Walter of Tonasket. Children; Karin (Marvin) Schertenleib, Robert A. (Janet) Zachman, Theodore J. Zachman Step-Children; Cheryl Gagne, Gary (Sharon) Paulsen, Patti (Kevin) Tolley Grandchildren; Christina Szabo, A.J. Zachman, Michael Zachman, Anthony Zachman. Step- Grandchildren; Darlene Overzet, Kristina Tolley, Kimberly Tolley Great grandchildren; Brandon & Blaine Braunschweig, Genna & Kayla Zachman, Navarrah & Koda Zachman, Halley, Gracie, Laylie, & Marlee Zachman. Step- Great grandchildren; Jordan Tolley-Turner, Sarah Tolley-Mills, Hazel Park, Angel Park, Scarlet Overzet. Nellie is also survived by Nancy Brooks who she worked with at North Valley Hospital and adopted her as her second daughter
Preceded in death by Art Zachmen (Husband),Glenn, Roy, & Clarence Cook (Brothers), Stephanie Braunschweig (Granddaughter), Isiah and Josiah Zachman (Great-grandsons, twins)
Our Mother loved her family and many were very special to her.
Graveside services will be Saturday July 1st, 2017 at 11:00AM at the Tonasket Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Tonasket Eagles.
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