Marvalene June Coons

Marvalene June Coons

Marvalene June Coons went to be with her heavenly father Sunday, November 25, 2012 in Auburn, WA. She was surrounded by her loving family. Marvalene was born in Toledo, WA on May 6, 1938 to Henry and Edna Clyde. She was the fifth of six children. The Clyde family moved to Auburn in 1942 where she spent the remainder of her life. She attended Auburn schools and graduated in 1956.She started working at Roe’s Glad fields, followed by a time at Rohr Industries. Here she met her husband Robert Coons. She then worked at Pioneer Elementary School before helping to start Valley Christian School in 1977. She served as Administrative Assistant at Valley Christian School until early this year when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She continued to work throughout treatments as her life goal was to see kids come to Christ. She leaves a legacy that has eternal significance. She is survived by her husband Robert (Bob) Coons. Her children, Dawnelle (Ken) Knott of Auburn, and Kevin (Cheryl) Coons of Enumclaw. Her grandchildren, Mackenzie, Matlyn Knott, Miranda, and Seth Coons. Her siblings Fred (Marlene) Clyde, Esther (Donald) Hodson, and Jerry (Kathleen) Clyde. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Delores Clyde, and brother Elmore Clyde.She will be greatly missed by both her family and by the kids past, present and future of Valley Christian School. A celebration of her life will be held at New Day Christian Fellowship (Auburn Free Methodist Church) December 15 at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, donations will be to Valley Christian School at 1312 2nd St SE Auburn, WA 98002.

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