Mary Fox

Bellevue, WA — Mary Fox, a long-time resident of Bellevue, left us on Thursday, April 6th at Overlake Hospital Medical Center.

Born in 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mary was known for her cheerful attitude, bright smile and one-of-a-kind laugh that would light up a room. Mary was one of three children of the Eliason family. She grew an interest in the aviation industry, working several years as a stewardess for American Airlines, where she met many wonderful friends and had the opportunity to travel and experience the culture of different locales around the United States.

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She lived in New York, NY, San Francisco and Denver before settling down in the Seattle area. It was at this time that she met and fell-in-love with her Husband John N. Fox.

Growing with the Fox Family, she was introduced to the boating world. Mary enjoyed traveling up and down the west coast with her family who boat raced. Additionally, she volunteered much of her time for the boat racing committee for APBA and Seattle Drag & Ski racing events and developed a considerable list of lifetime friends. With her husband John, she also became a life member of the Seattle Yacht Club. At SYC, she contributed much of her time and established a number of acquaintances with whom she enjoyed socializing throughout life.

She is survived by her husband John, son Chris, and daughter Krista, three grandchildren and brothers Paul Eliason, and Jon Eliason. Preceding her was the passing of her son, John Jr. Prior to Mary’s passing, she was most excited for her soon-to-be 4th grandchild, who will be named “CJ” in honor of Chris and deceased son John Jr, as well as the boat racing class CJ (Competition Jet) in which the family raced in.

As per Mary’s wishes, her ashes will be spread on the beach next to her son John Jr. in Maui.

At the request of Mary, there will be no memorial services planned.