Elizabeth Schell

A. Elizabeth Schell, 103, passed away May 3, 2011 in Arlington, WA. She was born to Alfred and Clara Blumfield May 2, 1908 in Sunland, CA. Elizabeth graduated from Glendale Union High School of Glendale, CA in 1926 and attended Occidental College of Eagle Rock, CA. Her career was as a homemaker and support to her husband Clarence and the family fruit farm. When he passed she ran the farm with the help of her children. She was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants of Washington State. Elizabeth enjoyed writing family memoirs, recording genealogy, writing and speaking Spanish and classical music, especially playing it on the piano. She was a strong, quiet devoted wife and mother; dependable orchardist and an encourager of education. Preceding her in death was her husband Clarence Schell in 1959, son Robert Schell in 1984, brother William Blumfield in 1983. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Annalee (George) Boulton of Arlington, Joyce (Roger) Torgerson of Coeur d’Alene, ID, Kathleen (Eric) Schuster of Tumwater, WA, daughter-in-law Neva Schell of Cashmere, WA, 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held Monday, May 16, 2011, 12:00-6:00 p.m. at Weller Funeral Home 327 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington, WA. A memorial service will be held that same day at 4:00 p.m. across the street at Arlington United Church. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Cashmere Cemetery, on Pioneer Ave., Cashmere, WA, conducted by Community of Christ Church of East Wenatchee, WA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cashmere Museum 600 Cotlet Way, Cashmere, WA 98815