MaryLynn Poland
Published July 6, 2012
MaryLynn Poland died Friday, July 6, 2012. She was born August 22, 1938 in Bellingham to Elza & Edith Farris of Everett.
MaryLynn fell in love and married Gary Poland at Ponder’s Corner, Wash. They moved to Southern California and lived in Bellflower for 30 years. They raised 3 daughters: LeAnn (Poland) Truesdale, Elizabeth Merrow of Clinton, and Carol Maynard of Freeland. In 1994, she and Gary moved back to Washington and settled on Whidbey Island. Gary and MaryLynn celebrated 50 years of marriage in March 2012.
MaryLynn is most remembered for her delightful smile, quick wit, and hearty laughter. She was kind and giving to all.
She joins her daughters Monica and LeAnn in Heaven. She is survived by her husband, Gary, daughters Elizabeth and husband Brook Merrow, Carol and husband James Maynard, granddaughters Hannah, Sarah, Leah and Rebekah Merrow, grandsons Duncan and Myles Maynard, brothers Ainsley Farris of New Mexico, and Elwood Farris of Alabama, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
MaryLynn’s legacy of love will continue through her family.
Donations may be given in memory of MaryLynn , in lieu of flowers, to the Virginia Mason Medical Foundation, attn. Dr. Vincent Picozzi, Mail stop B-2 VMMC 1100 9th Ave. Seattle WA 98111.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 14, at Clinton Cemetery, behind St. Peter Lutheran Church, Clinton.