EDMONDS — Merna Joyce Hjelt, long-time resident of Naselle, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, in Edmonds at Aldercrest Nursing Home after a long battle with Parkinsons.
Merna was a doll maker, enjoyed making crafts, ran a daycare, was a Sunday School teacher, as well as working for the Washington State Domestic Violence Crisis Line for 25 years. She was a wonderful sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law and friend. She had a deep faith and was a devoted member of the Naselle Assembly of God church.
Merna will be lovingly remembered by her five children, ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, five nieces, and six nephews.
A private family ceremony will be held at Barton Funeral Home, 14000 Aurora Avenue, Seattle, WA, on Monday, Oct 26, 2015, from 3-4 pm.
