Lena Mahoney, born Oct. 8, 1917, passed away on March 19 in Coupeville.

Lena was born in Fisher, Ill., one of nine children to John Bort and Elizabeth Eigsti Bort.

Lena married Fred Mahoney March 4, 1946, in Clay Center, Kan.; he preceded her in death. They lived in Hutchinson, Kan., until early in the 50s when they moved to California.

They returned to Kansas in 1967 and Lena would remain there until 2002 when she moved to Oak Harbor to be near her son and family.

Lena became a member of the Hutchinson 1st Church of the Nazarene in 1970. She was a blessing to the church and active in choir and church activities. She was deeply religious and focused on church and family.

When she arrived in Oak Harbor, she immediately joined the Oak Harbor Church of the Nazarene and would remain a member of the congregation until her death.

Lena leaves behind daughter Corile Mann of Hutchinson, Kan., and son Michael of Oak Harbor. She also leaves eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lena spent many years in the food service industry. She loved staying busy. She was always on the go and was involved in senior activities at her church and her retirement center.

A funeral service will be held at noon April 4 at Oak Harbor Church of the Nazarene, with a reception to follow.