MaryAnne Kopan
September 22nd, 1932 – February 17th, 2025
Aka “Mom”, “Grandma”, “MA” — or, “Tootsie McGale” by her Edmonds Tiger friends — she was the life of the party!
MaryAnne will always be remembered as smart, generous, fun, witty, sweet, and tough. She never complained. Even when life and aging would try to take her down, she worked her way through it and continued to live independently, fulfilling her wish to never be sent to “Shady Pines.” Her favorite things included her daily crossword, Judge Judy with a glass of wine, casino time, Bingo with her Elks Club/170 Club friends, Husky Football, Happy Hours with her “Fab” group, lunches with friends, and parties and dinners with her family — always dressed the cutest.
MaryAnne worked at the Seattle PI, and retired from The Seattle Times and enjoyed helping out at the family’s kids’ store in downtown Edmonds where many people came in just to see her.
She was preceded in death by her husband George in 2012. She leaves behind her daughters Deanna (Tom) McAllister, Tammy (Keith) Miller and granddaughters Alicia (Nate) and Lexie (Tyler).
A Celebration of her Life will be held on Sunday 3/23/25 at 3:00 PM at Lynnwood Elks Club. Suggested donations in her name to your favorite charity or Hospice: Donate – EvergreenHealth Foundation.
What a beautiful memory of a lady that lived life to the fullest! I’m sending my warmest heartfelt love to the family. May you find peace and love during this difficult time.
She was such a love & will be missed by so many. Our hearts are with you.
My favorite memory is of MaryAnn and Tammy as two of the “Hot Women of Edmonds” featured in the calendar that we did to benefit the Snohomish YWCA.
What a lovely lady. My condolences to Tammy and the rest of the family.
Ah, MaryAnne you were all the entertainment a gathering needed. You are forever in my heart! Here’s to all of us who attended the Granite Falls get-togethers. You are loved my sweet friend.
The most beautiful Mom in the world! I will Love you forever!
Conversations with MaryAnne were so much fun, so funny, so welcoming, and Cliff & I just loved her! Always looked forward to chatting & laughing with her at our Robbers Roost gatherings. She will be remembered fondly! In her memory, we donated to the Ukraine War Animal Relief Fund.
On behalf of the Edward Kopan family we extend our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies to you upon the passing of Aunt MaryAnne. My mother, Olga treasured her friendship over the years and loved to visit with her. May her memory remain in your hearts and minds forever.
Best regards,
Jason E. Kopan