Pauline Luella Mahlum died Oct. 19, 2007, after a long year of medical complications. Her last days were spent surrounded by her loving family. She was survived by her faithful husband, Dale Mahlum. She was a wonderful mother to her surviving children Stacy and husband David Keen; Lynn Mahlum; Cindy and husband Buzz Yohann; Paul Mahlum and wife Toni; John Mahlum and wife Christie; David Mahlum and wife Jennifer; and Shelly Mahlum. She was also survived by her grandchildren Jessica and husband Todd Yost; Scott Keen; Shawna Keen; Christy and husband Chris Campfield; Adam Mahlum; Alicia Yohann; Alia Mahlum; Nicholas Mahlum; Jonathan Mahlum; Grace Mahlum; Bethany Mahlum; and two great-grandchildren Hailey Yost and Case Campfield. Pauline opened her heart to Amanda Lamb as one of her own.

She was born Feb. 15, 1932. Dale Mahlum proposed by giving her a small ball and chain, and she accepted. They were married on Aug. 1, 1953, and had just over 54 years together. They led a life full of love and laughter. She knew that she had chosen her mate well, as Dale faithfully sat by her side until the Lord took her home.

Dale and Pauline opened their own family business, Westfair Rexall in 1966. The business morphed into Westfair Home Décor and Gifts until they finally closed their doors in 2005. Through their dedication to running a godly business, Pauline impacted the lives of many in the Federal Way community. The employees of Westfair became members of her extended family.

A public memorial and celebration of Pauline’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, at Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Ave. S. in Des Moines, WA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Federal Way Young Life (WA285), P.O. Box 4766, Federal Way, WA 98063. Please sign the guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.