ROXALEE WHITLATCH
Roxalee Whitlatch, age 70, eleven-year resident of Oak Harbor, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 19, 2015.
Roxalee was born in Great Bend, KS, on February 4, 1945, to Fred Karmen Muselman and Charlene Eura (Walcott) Muselman. At the age of five, she moved with her family to Truro, Iowa, where she attended schools and graduated from high school. She married her high school sweetheart Larry Whitlatch on Dec. 31, 1963. The couple moved to Oxnard, CA, where Larry was stationed with the US Air Force. Upon his Honorable Discharge, Larry became employed by Civil Service, and they remained in Oxnard for twenty-seven years. They then moved to Indianapolis for one year, then Rota, Spain for seven years, eventually settling in Oak Harbor in 2000.
Roxalee enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Family Bible Church.
She is survived by her husband Larry, at home in Oak Harbor; her two children: Brian Whitlatch and his wife Toni of Salem, CT and Cassandra Whitlatch of Oak Harbor; also by four grandchildren: Kirsten and Megan Whitlatch of Salem, CT and twins Lvi and Leslie Whitlatch of Oak Harbor.
A Memorial Service will be Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 2:00 PM at Family Bible Church, Pastor Ron Lawler officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers Association of Washington, North Tower, 100 West Harrison Street, N200, Seattle, WA 98109. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.