Pricilla Harrietta Tanguy

Priscilla Harriette Tanguy Priscilla Dorr Tanguy went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2012. She was a Whatcom County resident for 101 years. Born on a 150 acre farm on the west side of Wiser Lake on June 21, 1911, she was the second child of William E. & Bessie (Constant) Dorr. Because her father was born in Washington Territory prior to Washington’s statehood, Priscilla met the requirement for being a member of the Whatcom County “Clamdiggers’ Assn.” She was the only daughter in a household of 5 children but she was “one of the best baseball players in town” (“better than her four brothers!”). And until her passing, she loved to watch baseball on T.V. (especially the Seattle Mariners). She married Walter H. Tanguy on March 20, 1935 and they celebrated 75 years of marriage before his passing in June 2010. They loved to dance together and won competitions in their early married years and enjoyed their motor home travels after Walt’s retirement. Priscilla worked as a bookkeeper until their children arrived and raised those 3 children in the Ferndale School District. She and Walt were proud that all are college graduates. From 1965 to 1979, Priscilla worked as a retail clerk at Harvey’s Jewelry Store in Ferndale. She taught Sunday School and was in the United Church of Ferndale choir for years. She also was a Campfire Girls leader for several years. Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers & their wives: Phil & Edythe Dorr / Bill & Margaret Dorr / Bob & Echo Dorr / George & Joan Dorr, son-in-law Stephen (Jennifer) Davis and granddaughter Kathy Tanguy Imes. She is survived by her son John (Diane) Tanguy, daughters Jeanne (Dennis) Bunch and Jennifer (Jim) Lucas, 9 grandchildren plus 15 great-grandchildren & numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family is thankful to have been blessed to have Priscilla and her wit & humor for so long. There were many years of fun and laughter enjoyed with her and she will be greatly missed. Farewell Tribute Information A memorial service is planned for Sunday, Nov. 4th, 2 p.m. at the United Church of Ferndale. Donations Information Memorials may be given to Lighthouse Mission, Salvation Army or the United Church of Ferndale.

Pricilla Harrietta Tanguy

June 21, 1911 - September 20, 2012