Oct. 19, 1938 – Dec. 11, 2023

Carmel passed away from lung cancer and had been fighting hard against polymyositis since March 2023. Born in Seattle, her family also lived in Yakima, Green Acres and Skykomish before moving back to Seattle. She graduated from Holy Names Academy (1956) and had a career at Boeing (mid 60s to mid 90s). She lived the majority of her adult life in Renton.

A busy woman, Carmel enjoyed roller skating, skiing, dancing, bowling, golfing, knitting, and Husky football as well as volunteering for Boeing Bluebills, Boeing Classic Golf Tourn., Special Olympics, Channel 9, AARP, and Locks of Love. She donated 160+ pints of blood and faithfully donated to Holy Names Academy. She loved spending time in Maui and Whistler with her husband Don.

Carmel was preceded in death by her beloved husband Don, parents Herbert & Catherine (Noone) Shaver, brother Don, sister Cathy Legg. Survived by brothers Frank (Joan) and Paul (Sandy), sisters Barbara (Dave) Hamlin, Peggy Love, and Rebecca Aman; many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Carmel’s life is being planned for spring.