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Ellen B. Cobble Ellen Bessie Cobble passed away peacefully in her residence on the 3rd of August after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. In Oakley, Idaho, a small farming town, Ellen was born February 2nd, 1924 to Francis Noah Lee and Effie May (Strong) Lee. It was there she met her husband of 61 years, Lee F. Cobble, a World War II veteran, who passed away in 2002. Together, they had two children, William and Steve. The family spent time in Germany, Steilacoom, Ellensburg, and eventually retired to Orting, Washington. Ellen would probably describe herself as being an old -fashioned country gal who enjoyed the small important things in life. She was an excellent seamstress, cook, and gardener. Her ability to light up the darkest of rooms and warm the coldest of hearts made her a truly amazing woman. Ellen was part of the greatest generation and embodied the values that make this country great. One of her lasting contributions was instilling those values into her children and grandchildren through love and affection; and being the cornerstone of strength during challenging times. Her life was dedicated to family. Heaven will be a better place with her presence. Ellen is survived by her brother Jack Lee, son William (Marilyn) Cobble, and her grandchildren Lisa (Gary) Binner, Deborah (Wayne) Rumbaugh, Melissa (Albert) Chavez, Heidi (Joey) Mertlich and Sam Cobble. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Cobble, son, Steve Cobble, and grandson, David Cobble. A memorial service will be held on August 19th at 11:00 am, at Tahoma National Cemetery:18600 SE 240th St., Kent, WA 98042. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center: 1100 Fairview Ave N. PO Box 19024 Seattle WA, 98109. Funeral arrangements made by Edwards Memorial Center.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Aug. 14, 2009.

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Breanne Holcomb

August 18, 2009

My heart goes out to Ellen's family. Ellen will be dearly missed. I feel so lucky to have known her and to know first hand what it was like to be in her sunny presence. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

George Plummer

August 17, 2009

Ellen and Lee go way back to when they lived in Steilacoom. They soon became good friends with my mother and father, George and Martha Plummer. this friendship continued even after the loss of both Martha and Lee. Ellen and George continued to remain friends and I write this for my dad as he will greatly miss Ellen and her beautiful ways.
George's daughter Pam

August 16, 2009

Ellen and I shared a special granddaughter, Lisa. I loved and admired her and her heart to include others. I pray the family finds comfort in the wonderful memories they have of her. Carol Moller

Kathy Lee

August 16, 2009

I adored my Aunt Ellen and will miss her so much. She was so kind. My condolences to her son, daughter-in-law, grandkids and my dad (her brother).

Jane Schaffer

August 15, 2009

Ellen Cobble was a beautiful gracious woman who always made me feel like a part of the family, even though her son Steve and I were no longer married. She was a wonderful influence on my daughter Lisa Cobble Binner,her granddaughter, always encouraging her to be her best. My son Milo and I loved her very much and will miss her, wishing that more people had a person like her in their life. With much love Jane

August 15, 2009

I didn't know Ellen very well, except that she was Lisa's grandma. She was very commited to loving her kids and grandkids and that is an inspiration for me to do the same. Blessing to you grandkids especially and great grandkids and Bill and the rest of you who will miss her. Diane Smith (Lisa's dededi)

August 14, 2009

I love you deeply Grandma! I will miss your wonderful hugs and beautiful endless smile. I thank you for being such a special and loving grandmother to me and great grandmother to my daughters!
I miss you, Melissa

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