Alice Nordling

Alice Nordling was born on Dec. 21, 1920, in Big Sandy, Mo., and was raised on a farm in Fairfield, Wash., by her mother Saddie and father Perry Hagan.

She died on Aug. 18, 2007, in Seattle. Nordling fulfilled her dream to become a school teacher and taught at Greenlake Elementary School.

She married Harold Nordling, and the couple moved to Vashon Island where she continued her teaching career.

She retired from being a 6th grade teacher in 1986. Nordling had a love for her home on the beach, as well as quilting and gardening. She was one of the founders and lifetime members of the Vashon Quilter’s Guild. She was a member of the teachers’ association and donated annually to her community church.

Family members said they will remember her as a generous and loving person who took time in teaching others.

Upon Nordling’s request, her ashes will be scattered at her home on Sylvan Beach. 

Nordling is survived by her children Roger and Sherrie Nordling, and three grandchildren: Travis, Marnie and Jenny Nordling.

Other survivors include four great-grandchildren, a brother Bud Hagan and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Island Funeral Service.