Maribelle L Sealock

September 14, 1928 - December 31, 2019

Maribelle Lee Sealock of Toppenish passed away on the morning of 12-31-2019 at Summitview Healthcare Center at the age of 91. Maribelle was born on 9-14-28 in Hastings, Nebraska and was the oldest of 2 sisters and 1 brother to Ralph & Mary Alice (Wittwer) Shute. Maribelle graduated from Esbon, Kansas High School in 1946. That year, she was to start summer school studies and become a teacher in the fall, but plans soon changed. Soon after graduation, she was introduced to Trenton Sealock while he was visiting his sister in Kansas. It was at that moment when she knew he was the man she would marry. Trenton felt the same way, so after only 2 months of courtship, they eloped and were married on July 26, 1946. They immediately left Kansas and headed west to the Yakima Valley finding work and working side by side on various farms in the Yakima area. In 1962 Trenton & Maribelle settled on the farm at the current location on South Wapato Road; where they loved raising their 7 children. Trenton raised various row crops and animals for the market to support his family. It has been said that the best crop that Trenton and Maribelle grew were their children. Maribelle loved to cook and always planed on extra guests for lunch and dinners. Her cooking was impeccable and was truly home-cooked. Maribelle raised chickens and steers, and gathered eggs, milked her cow and raised her vegetables from the garden. She enjoyed baking and pies of all types were just one of her signature dishes. Over the years, her pies have been auctioned off at various fundraisers for hundreds of dollars, often causing friendly bidding wars between farmers and friends. Sometimes she felt bad for those that were out bided and would rush home and bake them a pie as well. The Harrah Christian School, Toppenish Rodeo Association and Toppenish Chamber of Commerce were just a few organizations that she supported and benefited from her baking skills. Maribelle loved all children of all ages and supported many children’s activities. For over 48 years, she was responsible for the Sunday school nursery at the Toppenish United Methodist Church, where her students called her Grandma Sealock. Her youngest Nursery School children and even her own grandchildren had a difficult time pronouncing Sealock, so she was referred to as Grandma Peacock or Grandma Seahawk. And yes, she was a Seahawk fan. She was a 4-H leader for 8 years supporting 4-H youths with raising, showing, and selling their animals at the Central Washington Junior Livestock Show (CWJLS). After her 4-H Leader role, she continued to support the CWJLS on sales day by recording the names of sellers and buyers, weights and sale prices of all animals at the auction. After 57 years of marriage, Trenton was called to heaven. Maribelle continued her mission in life with God, family, and many friends by her side. She was very social and loved to play cards and other games with her family and friends. When she moved to Hillcrest Retirement Center 3 Years ago, she loved making new friends and participating in all resident activities. She had a highly contagious laugh that could brighten any room or situation when needed. She was indeed one of God’s loyal and faithful servants on earth inciting all, to be honest, respectful, helpful, thoughtful to others, to work hard, and to be grateful for what you receive. The perfect role model to everyone of any age. She has left everlasting footprints on so many hearts that she will be missed by everyone but never forgotten. Maribelle is survived by her 3 daughters, Virginia Martin of Othello WA, Mary Anne Shea (Mike) of Carbonado WA, Karolyn Smith (Tim), 3 sons, Kenny Sealock (Mary Ann), Philip Sealock (Maria), Harold Sealock (Cheryl) all from Toppenish. Also survived by her sister Mildred Wallace and sister-in-law Jeri Shute both from NE. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Proceeded in death by her parents, brother Edward Shute, sister Pauline DeWitt, husband Trenton Sealock, son Kevin Sealock and son-in-law Melvin Martin. A Celebration of Life will be Monday January 6, 2020 at 1 PM at the New Harvest United Methodist Church. On Tuesday, a memorial service will be held at 10 AM at the Meyer Auditorium at Living Care in Yakima. Heggie’s Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the New Harvest United Methodist Church or the Yakima Humane Society in c/o Heggie’s Colonial Funeral Home 228 S. Alder Street; Toppenish, WA 98948.