Obituary of Elsie Marie Maldonado

Elsie Marie “Bebe” Maldonado of Olympia, Washington, previously of Montesano, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the family home after an extended illness. She was born January 11, 1945, in Cherokee, North Carolina.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ray Maldonado; daughter, LaDonna (Karl) Gehlhaar of Olympia; son, Wesley (Jodi) Maldonado of Newcastle, Washington; and grandchildren, Ian Reed, Lindsey Sharpe, Etcher Maldonado and Helix Maldonado. She also has two surviving siblings, Sharon Littlejohn and Homer Bradley of Cherokee. She is preceded in death by parents, Fred Bradley Sr. and Elzina Tramper Bradley; sisters, Doris Youngdeer, Bessie Owle, Sarah Bradley; and brothers, Henry Bradley, Richard “Chief” Youngdeer, and Fred Bradley Jr.  

Elsie loved her family; she spent time with them and supported their interests, which included scouting, band, and soccer.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed spending time with a good book. She had a passion for creating soft form dolls, handmade jewelry, traveling with Francis McCoy, and the Green Bay Packers. 

Services are scheduled for Friday, November 19, 2021, 1:30 p.m. at Hidden Creek Community Church, 1807 9^th Ave. SW, Olympia, WA 98502.

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