Mary Ellen (Poe) Stewart 

Aug. 3, 1919 - Jan. 5, 2003 Mary Ellen, 83, left her earthly home and is 
now in that house not made with hands- eternal in the heavens. Born in 
Outlook, WA to Edgar Allen and Effie Winifred (Myers) Poe. Preceded in 
death by her 3 brothers, Ed, Hal and Cal. Survived by her loving husband, 
Malcolm; children Sue Ann Clawson, Sandy Novack and Hal Stewart; 
grandchildren Michele Ostlie, Anthony Novack, Leigh Novack and Hal 
Martin; 8 great grandchildren and many friends. After her mother’s death 
at an early age, she was raised by her grandmother, but spent time with her 
father and brothers. After graduation from high school, she attended WSC 
and CWSC. After business school she worked as a secretary, retiring from 
the state in 1980 as an administrative sec- retary. She met Mac, her future 
husband, in Pasco in 1942. They married in 1946 after his return from 
WWII. Throughout their marriage they enjoyed RVing, traveling 
throughout the United States enjoying forest, mountains and streams. Mary 
Ellen loved her garden and her flowers. Any nice day you could find her 
with her hands in the soil. She also enjoyed sewing, altering clothes so 
they would fit just right, and was never far from a good book. She was 
always happiest when doing something with her family. She was a long 
time member of All Saints Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, donations 
may be made to Franciscan Hospice, P.O. Box 1502, Tacoma, WA 98401. 
Thanks to Cindy, Lottie and all the wonderful people at Hospice. A 
memorial service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church, 205 E. 96th 
St., Tacoma; Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, 2:00pm, with a reception to follow. 
Arrangements by Fir Lane Funeral Home. Pub Date: 1/8/2003 
 
Tacoma News Tribune