Grace Deanne Hilliard

Grace Deanne Hilliard, longtime Whidbey resident, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Whidbey General Hospital.

She is survived by her partner Susan King, of Coupeville. In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.

Those wishing may make memorials to Sound Water Stewards (formerly Beach Watchers of Island County), PO Box 1620, Freeland, WA 98249. Arrangements are with the assistance of Whidbey Memorial.