Daisy Louise Ness, age 88, of Oak Harbor, passed away at Harbor Tower Village Tuesday, April 21, 2015.

Mrs. Ness was born in Bremerton Nov. 5, 1926, to Adolphus and Florence (Moore) Nelson. She was raised in the nearby community of Crosby and attended Silverdale schools. In 1944, Daisy married Gerald Grothaus, and the couple resided in Federal Way, where they raised their family. Daisy was a home care nurse for many years and also worked at her husband’s pharmacy, Jerry’s Drug, in Federal Way.

Gerald Grothaus died July 3, 1971. Daisy later married Irvin Ness, and the couple lived in Auburn. He preceded her in death in 1989. Daisy moved to Oak Harbor in 2013 and became a resident of Harbor Tower Village, where she immersed herself in the many social activities offered to residents.

Daisy was a volunteer at Sea-Tac Airport Traveler’s Aid. While in Auburn, she was active in Respite Care at the Auburn Senior Activity Center. She had been a member of White River Presbyterian Church in Auburn, Steel Lake Presbyterian Church in Federal Way and Grace Community Church in Auburn.

Daisy is survived by her six children, Jackie Ralph of Sandy, Utah, Patricia Mack and husband Tim of Freeland, Dennis Grothaus of Spokane, Phillip Grothaus and wife Kathy of Taylorsville, Utah, Debbie Armstrong and husband Darrell of Oak Harbor, and Terri Roedell and husband Randy of Bellingham; nearly 70 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; niece Margit Loser of Bremerton and nephew Fred Loser and wife Jan of Oregon. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Nelson.

A private family inurnment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery, Auburn. A celebration of life with time for sharing memories will take place 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Auburn Senior Center. Memorials are suggested to Respite Care at Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn, WA 98002. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com