Marianne Graignic

13 October 1937 - 23 April 2020

Marianne Graignic passed away from heart failure at 12pm on Thursday, April 23 ^rd 2020 at the Mira Vista Care center in Mount Vernon, Washington. She was 82 years old.

Marianne was born on October 13 ^th 1937 in Denver, Colorado. She was the older of 2 children, born to the union of her parents Bill & Verda Sheer.

When Marianne was a young child, the family moved to Twin Bridges, Montana where she graduated from Twin Bridges high.

After high school, the family moved to Seattle, and this is where Marianne met her first husband, Don Wingfield. They were blessed with 2 children, Wade and Patty Wingfield.

For work, Marianne was an Administrator for a doctor's office and worked as a Receptionist at SafeCo Insurance, which she did until she retired.

In 1970, her husband Don sadly passed away in a construction accident.

Then in the early 80's, she met Gene Graignic, through mutual friends.

They were married and spent their time enjoying retirement in Marble-Mount Washington – a small community on Skatgit river, until Gene's passing over 20 years ago.

Marianne was very caring, giving and friendly. She was also fiercely independent.

She enjoyed supporting her community by working at her local church, volunteering at the food bank and helping people who needed a hand.

Marianne was preceded in death by her parents Bill & Verda Sheer, her brother Bill (AKA Bud) Sheer, her husbands Don Wingfield & Gene Graignic and her daughter Patty Wingfield.

She is survived by her son Wade (with Beth and her 2 daughters, Amber and Jasmine), her grandchildren Ryan & Travis with their children, her sister-in-law Charlotte and her nephews Marc & Danny Sheer.

A private graveside service will be held May 1 ^st at 1:30pm at Acacia Memorial Park in Seattle.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Marianne's honor.

She will be deeply missed and we will treasure her in our hearts, forever.