Though we don’t have an official “obituaries” section right now, once in a while somebody sends us one. In this case, James Mahon e-mailed WSB to say his mom died this week and “as a West Seattle resident for over 50 years, she should probably get a notice posted in your blog.” Services for 81-year-old Josephine Mahon are planned on Friday – read on for the obituary and photo sent by her son:

Josephine M. (Hladik) Mahon 11-26-27 – 12-07-08

Born in Alberta, Canada, educated in Vancouver, B.C., married William J. Mahon, October 2, 1946, in Sacramento, moved to and resided in West Seattle since 1951.

She retired from the Telephone Company (ies) after 37 years. Her husband, two children, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren survive.

She was active member in West Seattle Garden Club, Democratic Women’s Club, Senior Center, League of Women Voters, and (Midniter’s Dance Club) now the Highland Park Improvement Club. She was member of the Telephone Pioneers, Sons of Norway, and the Czechoslovakia Genealogical Society. She was a past officer and member of the Salvation Army Auxiliary, OWL (Older Women’s League) and the Red Hatters.

A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Providence Mount St. Vincent at 1:00 PM. Friday, December 12th. RSVP at 206-932-8586 (carpool if possible as parking is limited).