Evelyn Mueller, age 85, passed away at her home in Coupeville on May 1, 2016.

She was born in Wapato, Wash., on July 25, 1930, to Jesse and Margaret Bell.

Evelyn was the youngest of 10 children. She attended school in Toppenish.

In 1946, the Bell family moved to Whidbey Island, settling on West Beach. Evelyn completed her high school education in Coupeville, graduating in 1948. She went on to attend Edison Technical School in Seattle for two years, before beginning work for Sears in Seattle.

Evelyn returned to the island in 1961 to raise her three children, live and work on the family farm. She loved raising dahlias and poppies. Evelyn was an excellent quilter and enjoyed needlework.

Evelyn is survived by her children and their spouses: Tom and Debbie Mueller, Frank and Renee Mueller and Dorothy Mueller, all of Coupeville. She is also survived by her brother Jerry Bell and his wife LaVonne; her sister Jean Weber and her husband Ike; and numerous nieces and nephews. Evelyn had four grandchildren and their spouses: Alexis and David Stratman, Justine and Matthew Andrews, Trevor and Miranda Mueller, and Paige and David King. She also had five great-grandchildren Samantha, Elliott Mae, Josephine, Ian and Evan Stratman.

Family graveside services will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville. Please visit Evelyn’s page in the Book of Memories to share memories and condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Disabled American Veterans (dav.org/donate). Arrangements entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor.