Mary Louise Roice

Mary Louise Roice, 78, lifetime resident of Renton died in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. She was born March 9, 1937 to John Starkovich and Martina (Gillingham) Starkovich in Galvin.

She was employed by Northwest Airlines and worked in the flight kitchen for twenty years before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, traveling, gardening, reading, and was an avid fan of the Seahawks and “Dancing With the Stars.”

She is survived by her husband, Warren Roice; a brother, Tony Starkovich; five children, Art Schwartz, Guy Anthony, Colleen Cawley, Sam Schwartz, and Carol Tannehill; two stepsons, Brian Roice, and Brett Roice; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-greatgrandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Sam; a sister, Marjorie; and a grandson, Peter Anthony.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Skyway VFW Post 9430 in her memory.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Greenwood Memorial Park Funeral Home. An online memorial tribute is available at http://www.dignitymemorial.com/greenwoodmemorial-park-funeral-home/en-us/index.page

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 11th at 10:30 am at Greenwood with a reception to follow at the Skyway VFW Post 9430 from Noon – 3:00 pm.