Kristee Childers

Kristee Lee Childers of Belfair, Washington died February 17, 2004 at her residence. She was 54. She was born December 24, 1949 in Glendive, Montana to Christian Lee and Mary Jane (Byer) Siverts. She married Roy Ronald Childers March 19, 1999 in Port Orchard, Washington. Kristee graduated from Dawson County High School in Glendive, Montana in 1968. She served in the U.S. Army; and, worked, also, as a former sales clerk at Guthrie's Clothing in Port Orchard, Washington; and, as receptionist with the Office of Support Enforcement with the State of Washington. She enjoyed cross stiching. Kristee was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Belfair, Washington. She is survived by husband - Roy Ronald Childers of the Belfair family home; sons - Robert Lee Smith,Jr. (& wife, Becky) of Norfolk, Virginia, Brian Childers of Longview, Washington; daughters - Leona Odom (& husband, Marshall) of Tacoma, Washington, Janet Cockerill (& husband, Eric) of Aberdeen, Washington, Melissa Almarode (& husband, Rick) of Front Royal, Virginia; brothers - Dennis Rathbun of Sidney, Montana, William Rathbun (& wife, Rita) of Renton, Washington; sister - Vivian Degeo of Twin Bridges, Montana; 17 grandchildren. A memorial service was held Monday, February 23, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Memorial Donations may be made to: University of Washington Medical Center, SC-81 UW, Seattle, WA 98195