Bertie May Koenen's Obituary
Born to Walter and Allie May Mahaffie in Fern Hill of Tacoma. Bertie resided there for 85 years until her move to Milton 7 years ago.Bertie is preceded in death by her husband Vertin Koenen, Sr. and her sister Billie Tuller. Surviving are a sister Thelma Thayne; brother Forrest (Joanne) Carroll; children Vertin (Beryl) Koenen, Sylvia (Gary) Triebwasser, Mary (Dan) Carroll, along with may nieces and nephews. Bertie lives on in her 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson.Viewing will be from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, January 25th and from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, January 26 at Mt. View Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday January 26, 2005 in the Mt. View Celebration of Life Center.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in her memory to Franciscan Hospice.
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