Karen J. (Sill) Hellman died Oct. 15, 2012, at Franciscan Hospice House in University Place, Wash. She was 70.

She was born Feb. 3, 1942, in Yakima, Wash., to Ralph and Agnes Sill. She grew up in Enumclaw, graduated from Enumclaw High School and will be remembered as a huge football fan.

She is survived by husband Tony; daughters Terri Bolin, Bonni Young and Mindi Williams; sister Sharon Agnew and family; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by sister Marilynn Angel.

A celebration of life gathering will be scheduled at a later date. Those planning to attend should call a family member or call 253-278-3085 and someone will return the call with details.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association.