Mary Genevieve Kehaulani Ling passed away peacefully in Everett on Wednesday, July 16.

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1938, “Aunty Ke” to most who knew her was the second eldest of 13 Children. She is survived by her husband, Willard; children, Kina, Stuart and Napua; grandchildren, Owen, Pryor and Parker; and, of course, all of her friends and family who loved her so much.

She and her husband left their family in Hawaii and moved their children to Japan in 1971. She built a new family by staying active in the Hawaiian Club. This ensured that her family could stay connected to their culture.

After Japan, they settled in Oak Harbor, Wash., in 1977.

She found joy and importance in gathering around the table, so there are many strong memories associated with food. When her children were young, she loved a seafood restaurant called Hope Island Inn. Her family were frequent patrons of Skipper’s “All you can eat” Tuesdays. A few weeks before her passing, she found herself presiding at the end of a large table at Claim Jumper, surrounded by family who had gathered from near and far to be with her and her husband, Willard.

During her 37 years living in Oak Harbor, she worked at two naval hospitals: at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and in Bremerton.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul Pluth, Celebrant.

Rites of Interment will follow in Hawaii at a later date.

Please visit Mary’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC.