Mary Ellen (Bunny) Brix left the arms of those that loved her and entered the Kingdom of Our Lord on Sept. 13, 2010. She courageously fought a serious illness for 11 months, spending her last days at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Wash. Her devoted husband of 28 years, Jim, was at her side night and day until her passing.

Mary Ellen was born Nov. 14, 1945 in Lackawanna New York, to James and Elsie Mulqueen. She graduated from Baker-Victory High School in 1963 and then continued her education in nursing. She was a long-time member of Our Lady of Victory Basilica. Although Washington state became her home, her family and many friends in Lackawanna were always dear to her heart.

Bunny enjoyed her careers which included nursing, dental assistant and more recently qualifying as a licensed insurance agent. For several years she was involved in the Island County Election Committee. Bunny was a very caring person, often stopping by nursing homes to visit senior citizens. She was very fond of children, she had a special place in her heart for those with down syndrome or autism. As a cancer survivor. She participated in the local Breast Cancer Walk For Life each year.

Her parents proceeded her in death. She is survived by her husband James Brix Jr.; mother-in-law Shirley Brix; brother James M. Mulqueen and dear cousin Virginia (Paul) Yoviene. She leaves behind a stepdaughter Julee Brockman (Pete, Adam and Ellee), stepson Jason Lowe1 several cousins, a large extended family and many lifetime friends.

Bunny was a kind and gentle woman, admired by those lives she touched.

A Celebration of her life will be held at at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Coupeville.