Alteene LaMoreaux

Alteene Mae LaMoreaux, 93, of East Wenatchee, WA, passed away July 15, 2022, after a long and fulfilling life full of her favorite things - love and family. She was born October 16, 1928, to Jess and Grace Neeley. After graduating from high school in Aberdeen, she attended Pacific Lutheran University in Seattle, WA, before marrying her true love, Donald LaMoreaux, on April 6, 1948. Alteene truly enjoyed being a wife, mother, and homemaker, as she and Don built a beautiful life and family together. They lived in Ephrata, Wenatchee, Seattle, and East Wenatchee, before finally fulfilling their life's dream of owning their own business, an apple and pear orchard located in Brewster, WA. While helping to run the business, Alteene was devoted to making every single day warmhearted and cheerful, filling each with love, laughter, and music. She was accomplished at playing the piano and was fond of playing for the family. She was also skilled at painting landscapes and still life with oil on canvas. When Alteene wasn't busy in the orchard, you would find her surrounded by family. She delighted in cooking sweet desserts and cookies for (and with) her grandkids, making sure the cookie jar was always full. Alteene also loved spending time with dear friends and never missed a chance to go shopping, especially when there was a good sale. She had quite the collection of flow blue china and pottery and made a point to display countless photos of her family so she could treasure them at all times. Alteene had an enviable sense of humor and her laugh was absolutely infectious. Once she got laughing, everyone around her would be laughing for hours on end, making the day even brighter. Besides her family, you would always find a dog by Alteene's side, a constant companion in mischief, cuddles, and fun. Upon retirement, Alteene and Don returned to their roots in the Wenatchee Valley before the passing of Don in 2004. Here, Alteene found comfort in continuing to live as she always had; with steadfast love and passion for her family and friends, the sidekick of a dog, and a jar full of cookies. In her final moments, Alteene declared her eternal love for her family. She is survived by her two sons, Donald Craig LaMoreaux with wife Deb of Brewster, WA, William Deane LaMoreaux of Wenatchee, WA; two daughters, Christie Lou LaMoreaux of Seattle, WA, Susan Kaye Odorizzi and husband Roger of Wilson Creek, WA; six grandchildren, Elizabeth Day and husband Jamie, Brandee Lia Borror and husband Darren, Nicholas Odorizzi, Jess LaMoreaux, Chase LaMoreaux, Taylor C. Taylor and husband Michael; and nine great-grandchildren, Deklan, Anissa, and Neeley Odorizzi; Jade Borror; Daxeau, Ryker, Alice, Boldin, and Colette Taylor; and a brother, Leon Neeley, of Tillamook, OR. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; siblings Evangeline, Gloria, and Robert; and many life-long friends. A Graveside Service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park, Monday, August 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Chaplain Scott Langager officiating. Arrangements are by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Alteene LaMoreaux

October 16, 1928 - July 15, 2022