Marilyn Gayle Ordway, 62, died Nov. 2, 2012, in Puyallup.

She was born Dec. 6, 1949, in Staples, Minn., and graduated from White River High School in 1967. She retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital as a night administrator in 2009 after 21 years. Loved animals, the ocean and, most importantly, her grandchildren.

She is survived by daughter Marisa Revelee and husband Clint of Bonney Lake; sons Steve Biem of Federal Way and Deonne Biem of Sumner; and four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Kidney Cancer Association, 1234 Sherman Ave., Suite 203, Evanston, Ill. 60202.

A private family gathering will take place.

All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.