Mardee O'Hara Obituary (1939

Mardee Marie O'Hara, 73, of Port Orchard, WA died December 16, 2012. Her final days were spent surrounded by her daughters. Mardee was born into a family of loving, strong, intelligent, and independent women on September 19, 1939 in Spokane WA and she immediately followed suit. Surviving are her daughters, Julie Evers (Worcester, Massachusetts), Tammara Robinson (Tacoma, WA), and Rebekah O'Hara (Tacoma, WA), as well as nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, Heather her pet cow, and the hundreds of students Mardee taught over the years that she always considered part of her family. Mardee was a long time resident of Port Orchard. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound, and received her Master's degree in education from City Univeristy. Mardee owned the Manchester Children's Theater and directed several productions before she began teaching at Naval Avenue Elementary and later, West Hills Elementary. Mardee's home was always a haven for all animals, great and small. She proudly displayed treasures and notes given to her by her family and students. Mardee was a charitable woman who gave generously to her family, animals and charities. Mardee always found ways to let people know they were loved and supported. Please join us to honor and celebrate Mardee's life at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Haven of Rest Chapel, Gig Harbor, with interment and reception to follow. Arrangements by Haven of Rest, Gig Harbor. Please sign the online guestbook at www.havenrest.com with your favorite memory or condolences for the family.