Eva D. Santamaria, 83, of Brewster, WA, formerly a 52 year resident of Shelton, WA. went home to our Lord, Dec. 9th, 2003. Eva was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Hannah Laura Hansen and Joseph Claire Carson. As a young girl, her family moved to Yachats, Oregon, where her family owned and operated a dairy farm and saw- mill. Eva graduated from high school in 1937 and attended Oregon State University and Monmouth College of Educa- tion where she received her Masters Degree in Education. Eva met her husband, Vincent (Jim) Santamaria, while he was stationed with the US. Army at Newport, Ore egon. They were later married at Fort Lewis, Washington on June 5, 1943. While Jim was stationed overseas, Eva re- turned to the Oregon Coast where she continued teaching until Jim was honorably dis- charged. Eva and Jim then lived a short while in Bremcrton before moving to Shelton in 1948, where they made their home until Jim's death in 1999. They celebrated 56 years of married life to- gether. a" Eva had a dedicated and re- warding 37 year career teach ing elementary school. includ- ing 34 years in the Shelton School District. where she taught two generations of stu- dents while at Bordeaux El— cmentary School, She retired in 1984 leaving more time for her hobbies, which included garr dening, writing poetry, and eroe cheting. She delighted in share ing the “fruits" of her labors with family and friends. Eva’s loves in her life were her faith, her husband, “Jimmy", family, and friends, Eva is survived by two chil- dren, a daughter, Kathleen, (Ron) Lee, Chelan, WA., a son, Joseph (Lori) Santamaria of Auburn, WA., four grandchil- dren, Steven (Janelle) Lee, Jen~ nifer (Brian) Lewis, Spokane, WA., Jacob Santamaria and Isaac Santamaria, Auburn, WA., two great-grandchildren, Nathan Lee and Anna Lee, three brothers, Joseph (Adah) Carson, Raymond (Della Rae) Carson, Ralph (Betty) Carson, one sister, Blanche Simpson of OR. Eva was proceeded in death by her husband, Vincent, her parents, sisters, Ida Leeper, Zelma Lockwood, and brother, Leonard Carson, Visitation and viewing will be from 10:00 am. to 11:30 am, Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at St, Edward’s Parish in Shelton, WA, The funeral Mass will take place at 12 noon, with the burial immediately follow» ing the Mass. A luncheon will be served by the St. Edward’s Parish Altar Society in the Far— ish Hall. Memorial contribu- tions may be made to the “Saint’s Pantry" (local food bank), in care of St, Edward’s Parish, or a charity of your choice. Fm Obiluary , OCR Text: Eva D. Santamaria, 83, of Brewster, WA, formerly a 52 year resident of Shelton, WA. went home to our Lord, Dec. 9th, 2003. Eva was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Hannah Laura Hansen and Joseph Claire Carson. As a young girl, her family moved to Yachats, Oregon, where her family owned and operated a dairy farm and saw- mill. Eva graduated from high school in 1937 and attended Oregon State University and Monmouth College of Educa- tion where she received her Masters Degree in Education. Eva met her husband, Vincent (Jim) Santamaria, while he was stationed with the US. Army at Newport, Ore egon. They were later married at Fort Lewis, Washington on June 5, 1943. While Jim was stationed overseas, Eva re- turned to the Oregon Coast where she continued teaching until Jim was honorably dis- charged. Eva and Jim then lived a short while in Bremcrton before moving to Shelton in 1948, where they made their home until Jim's death in 1999. They celebrated 56 years of married life to- gether. a" Eva had a dedicated and re- warding 37 year career teach ing elementary school. includ- ing 34 years in the Shelton School District. where she taught two generations of stu- dents while at Bordeaux El— cmentary School, She retired in 1984 leaving more time for her hobbies, which included garr dening, writing poetry, and eroe cheting. She delighted in share ing the “fruits" of her labors with family and friends. Eva’s loves in her life were her faith, her husband, “Jimmy", family, and friends, Eva is survived by two chil- dren, a daughter, Kathleen, (Ron) Lee, Chelan, WA., a son, Joseph (Lori) Santamaria of Auburn, WA., four grandchil- dren, Steven (Janelle) Lee, Jen~ nifer (Brian) Lewis, Spokane, WA., Jacob Santamaria and Isaac Santamaria, Auburn, WA., two great-grandchildren, Nathan Lee and Anna Lee, three brothers, Joseph (Adah) Carson, Raymond (Della Rae) Carson, Ralph (Betty) Carson, one sister, Blanche Simpson of OR. Eva was proceeded in death by her husband, Vincent, her parents, sisters, Ida Leeper, Zelma Lockwood, and brother, Leonard Carson, Visitation and viewing will be from 10:00 am. to 11:30 am, Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at St, Edward’s Parish in Shelton, WA, The funeral Mass will take place at 12 noon, with the burial immediately follow» ing the Mass. A luncheon will be served by the St. Edward’s Parish Altar Society in the Far— ish Hall. Memorial contribu- tions may be made to the “Saint’s Pantry" (local food bank), in care of St, Edward’s Parish, or a charity of your choice. Fm Obiluary , Mason County Genealogical Society,Obituaries,Obituaries for Shelton Cemetery,S Last Name,Santamaria, Eva D..tif,Santamaria, Eva D..tif, Santamaria, Eva D..tif