In Loving Memory of Mavis Pankowski: 1943-2022

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Mavis Ruth Pankowski, 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at her home in Chehalis, Washington. 

Mavis was born Feb. 16, 1943, in Hazen, North Dakota, the daughter of John and Emma (Schuh) Mutzenberger. 

Mavis was a member of the Daysprings Baptist Church. She also enjoyed socializing in her morning coffee club. She loved to bake, garden, knit, quilt, paint and weave. She loved to travel to the coast. She had a strong love of her pets. 

Despite her large family, she always made time for everyone. She always provided support and love for her family. Anyone who knew her children knew that she was a star in their eyes. Mavis had seven children, Lynn Meier, Philip Seaman, Jon Pankowski, Carl Pankowski, Dean Pankowski, Rachel McSweeney and Andrew Pankowski; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. 

Mavis was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Alvin Mutzenberger; her sister, Alvina Baier; and her husband, Lawrence Pankowski. 

Mavis will be remembered fondly and missed immensely. 

A private celebration of life ceremony will be held. 

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