Anita Hubbard

May 19, 1919 – March 30, 2013

Born Mary Anita Reed in Owatonna, Minnesota. Raised in Burlington, Colorado, where she graduated. Her parents then moved Anita and her 5 siblings to Puyallup, Washington. Anita married John Hubbard with whom she had a daughter, JoAnn Forrester. They later divorced and Anita raised JoAnn with the help of her wonderful close family, which included parents Donald & Margaret Reed, sisters Roxanne and Meletta, and brothers Gordon, Kermit and Spencer.Anita was an example of graciousness to all, ready with a warm smile and genuine kindness. Her greatest happiness came from her family, encouraging them in every pursuit. She enjoyed her many travels including frequent visits to Hawaii, Sequim, Reno and cruising to Alaska, Mexico & the Caribbean. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnn (Jerome) Forrester; granddaughter, Shelly (Skip) Shear, predeceased by grandson Ron Forrester; survived by great grandchildren, Jennifer & Spencer Shear, all of Renton, Wash; her longtime travel companion and roommate, Mavis King, of Auburn, Wash; her sister, Meletta Newbill of Calif; extended family Jerry & Tracey Larson and family, especially Krista Minor; and many nieces and nephews.She never complained and had an unwavering faith in the knowledge that when her time came, it was predestined. Holidays will not be the same without her mouthwatering apple, pumpkin and lemon meringue pies and her delicious sugar cookies at Christmas time. A funeral service will be held April 19th at 4 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Auburn.

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