Penny Friend Bathum died Aug. 19, 2012, in Friendsville, Md., while visiting family.

She graduated from Frostburg State University and earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington. She served as director of the Muckleshoot Indian Child Welfare Department. She loved animals, big and small, along with gardening and being with her family.

She is survived by husband Rick Bathum and sons Willis and Jon Roy.

A celebration of her life is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Calvary Presbyterian Church in Enumclaw.