Ione B. Dale Carmichael's Obituary
Ione was born August 7, 1918 on a farm in Bode, Iowa to Henry and Bernice Dale. She passed away peacefully on October 27, 2014 at the age of 96. Her childhood years were spent in Colton, South Dakota, and the family eventually relocated to the beautiful Pacific Norhtwest.
She attended Lincoln High School and was vice president of her 1936 graduating class. After graduation she began her career at Tacoma Dairy and Meadowsweet Dairy. She also worked for the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives during legislative sessions for over 20 years, and for the Tacoma School District for 12 years. In 1942, she married Phil Carmichael a World War II Marine Corps Pilot. Phil and Ione lived in South Carolina and California during their military years, making many lifelong friends. Phil was a first cousin to Howard Hoagland “Hoagy” Carmichael best known for composing the music “Stardust” and “Georgia on My Mind”. Phil and Ione always enjoyed spending time with Hoagy and his sister, Georgia over the years.
In 1954, the family home was built in Fircrest. Ione enjoyed nothing more than family gatherings for birthdays and holidays filling the home with love, fun and laughter. Lutefisk and lefsa were served at every Christmas dinner, a tribute to Ione’s Norwegian heritage. She enjoyed playing golf as a member of Fircrest Golf Club for over 45 years where her claim to fame was her hole-in-one in the 13th hole. Throughout the years Ione also enjoyed wathcing her children and grandchildren participate in sports and activities. Watching sports on television was also a favorite past ttime. She was known to place a small wager with family and friends.
The ocean was a favorite place where she loved to dig razor clams in the day, night, wnd, cold, rain, or shine! She loved playing bridge, was an avid reader, and stitched many accomplished needlepoint pieces for her friends and loved ones.
Ione was preceded in passing by her husband Phil, parents, and sister. She is survived by 2 children, daughter Lynn Goodwin (Aaron), Son Phil Carmichael Jr. (Susan), 5 grandchildren, Shelley (Quinlan) Murawski, Sarah Quinlan, Breanna Carmichael, Hannah Carmichael, and PJ Carmichael.
The family would like to thank Franciscan Hospice and Her caregivers for their loving care.
A memorial service will be held in the Garden Chapel at Mountain View Memorial Park located at 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 at 3:00pm on Friday November 21, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fircrest Golf Club Jr. Golf Scholarship Fund.
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