Markley, Paula Pianfetti

Paula Pianfetti Markley, 66, passed away on Sunday, 
February 21, 2010, after an 8-year battle with Lewy Body 
Dementia. Paula was born in Denver, CO, to Paul and 
Agnes Pianfetti, She has a sister, Patricia Marino of 
Denver, and a brother, Phillip of Franktown, CO. Paula 
attended Holy Family HS in Denver and graduated from 
Colorado State University with a BS with honors, in Child 
Psychology. Paula was elected Epsilon Beta chapter 
President of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and belonged to the 
KKG Alumni groups in both Denver and Seattle. Paula 
married Thomas Markley in 1965 and has a daughter Anne 
(Jason) Rosauer, and a son, Steven. Her six grandchildren, 
Justin, Adam, Danielle, Matthew, Joey and Ben were her 
greatest joy. Paula was a wonderful mother, wife, and 
friend. She had a gentle voice, contagious smile, and 
warm heart. She made an impression on everyone she 
met. Spending time with her family, playing bridge, 
traveling with friends, and her church community were 
some of the many things that made her life full. Prior to 
retirement, Paula enjoyed working for Trammell Crow 
Company in the Commercial Real Estate Division where 
she focused on supporting Microsoft's real estate. She 
spent her last two years with the best care possible. We'd 
like to thank Whispering Creek Adult Family Home in 
Bellevue (Angelica and John Muntean and caregivers) and 
Pine Lake Adult Family Home in Sammamish (Vivian Pop 
and caregivers). They all treated Paula as part of their 
family and provided her such a wonderful place to call 
home. Finally, to Sharon/Dave, Helen/Joe, Ann/Larry, 
Jan/Don, Joanne, Cathey, Janet, Judy, Pat, the Bridge Group, 
the Kappas, her adopted sister, Sue Markley VanTassel, 
and all her other dear friends, we believe Paula would 
want to say, "Thank you for making my life so happy and 
I'll be waiting for you". A memorial will be held at St. 
Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church, 4400 130th Place SE, 
Bellevue, WA, Wednesday, March 10th, at 11:00am. Friends 
are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the 
family's on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com. 

Published in The Seattle Times on March 7, 2010