Roxalee Whitlatch, age 70, 11-year resident of Oak Harbor, passed away at her home Sunday, April 19, 2015.

Roxalee was born in Great Bend, Kan., Feb. 4, 1945, to Fred Karmen Muselman and Charlene Eura (Walcott) Muselman.

At the age of 5, she moved with her family to Truro, Iowa, where she attended schools and graduated from high school. She married her high school sweetheart, Larry Whitlatch, Dec. 31, 1963. The couple moved to Oxnard, Calif., where Larry was stationed with the U.S. Air Force. Upon his honorable discharge, Larry became employed by Civil Service, and they remained in Oxnard for 27 years. They then moved to Indianapolis for one year, then Rota, Spain, for seven years, eventually settling in Oak Harbor in 2000.

Roxalee enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Family Bible Church.

She is survived by her husband, Larry, at home in Oak Harbor; her two children, Brian Whitlatch, and his wife, Toni, of Salem, Conn., and Cassandra Whitlatch, of Oak Harbor; and four grandchildren, Kirsten and Megan Whitlatch, of Salem, and twins Levi and Leslie Whitlatch of Oak Harbor.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Family Bible Church, Pastor Ron Lawler officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers Association of Washington, North Tower, 100 W. Harrison Street, N200, Seattle, WA 98109. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com