Remembering E. Lola Shugart, 1923-2022

Friends and family are remembering Lola Shugart. Here’s the remembrance being shared with the community:

E. Lola Shugart – May 18, 1923 – November 23, 2022

Born in Missouri, Lola Shugart was a long-time West Seattle resident, first in the Admiral district with her husband, Bob, and then for 40+ years in her lime green house on 42nd Avenue SW. In October 2021, she moved to be with family in the Tri-Cities, where she passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Eve.

Lola was known to many in the Junction, including neighbors, Safeway employees, and the tellers at numerous banks! She enjoyed standing at her gate and chatting with passersby, with whom she shared her love of gardening, dogs, cars, and politics. Lola was lively and outgoing, blunt and sometimes cranky, but always true to herself. The neighborhood is a little less colorful without her!

Her local friends would like to thank the staff and volunteers at West Seattle Senior Center and Sound Generations Meals on Wheels, who ensured that Lola was well fed throughout the COVID lockdown. She mentioned many times how much she enjoyed and appreciated your care … and especially the biscuits and gravy!

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5 Replies to "Remembering E. Lola Shugart, 1923-2022"

  • waikikigirl January 2, 2023 (10:15 am)

    She sounded like a wonderful person and I’m sorry I didn’t know her! I especially like this portion of her remembrance:  “ She enjoyed standing at her gate and chatting with passersby, with whom she shared her love of gardening, dogs, cars, and politics. Lola was lively and outgoing, blunt and sometimes cranky, but always true to herself. The neighborhood is a little less colorful without her!” Condolences to her family.

  • Also John January 2, 2023 (10:26 am)

    This is very sad news.   I’d walk by her 42nd Ave SW home everyday.  I always hoped she’d be in her front yard so we can have a chat.She was incredibly coherent for any age.  She remembered my name after our first talk and all after that.  She’d remember stories from our previous talk and ask how my planned events went.Very nice woman.   I was sad when she moved to live with her son and now this news is heartbreaking.

  • Eric January 2, 2023 (11:01 am)

    I had the pleasure of delivering lunches to Lola when the senior center wasn’t open for in person dining.   She alway greeted me with a smile; brightened my day and was sure to thank me. She was one of my favorite and will be missed.

    • Terri January 5, 2023 (7:28 pm)

      Thanks, Eric, for your help and support of our seniors during COVID.

  • Rick January 2, 2023 (7:46 pm)

    Sounds like a lovely lady.

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