Delsa Mae Cline Obituary (1936 - 2022)

Beloved mother, grandmother, companion and friend Delsa Mae Cline, 86, passed away July 27, 2022 following a short illness. A lifelong resident of Washington State, Delsa was born June 18, 1936, in Yakima, Washington, to Glen E. Muggy and Gertrude (Gorman) Muggy. She grew up in nearby Moxee and graduated from Moxee High School in 1955. On March 7, 1957, Delsa married Robert E. Cline in Seattle and worked for Sears Roebuck until the couple moved to Kitsap County to build a home. Here, she worked for JCPenney in Bremerton and opened the retail company's new store in Silverdale. After the passing of her husband, Delsa joined the women's cultural and service organization, Beta Sigma Phi in 1983. She enjoyed traveling by motorhome, reading, gardening, crocheting and spending time with friends and her sorority sisters. Delsa retired from JCPenney at the end of 1993. In 1992, Delsa met Jim Green on a blind date that lasted for more than 30 years. Together they enjoyed fishing in eastern Washington, camping at the ocean and traveling throughout the western United States. Delsa was an avid SEAHAWKS fan. Delsa is survived by her partner Jim Green, Silverdale; brother Glenn E Muggy and family, Bellevue, Washington; daughter Carol and husband Johan, Netherlands; son Mark Cline and wife Laura and step daughter Roxanne of Des Moines Washington; son Matt Cline and companion Roni Davis of Kent, Washington; and grandson Kasey Cline and family, of California. She was preceded in death by her parents and several aunts and uncles. Funeral Service on August 20th at 2 PM Funeral arrangements, Haven of Rest in Gig Harbor, WA. 8503 State Route 16, Gig Harbor, WA