Avanell Mae Willard of Poulsbo died July 9, 2007 in Bremerton. She was 83.

Willard was born on July 6, 1925.

She married Bob Willard.

Willard worked as a homemaker.

She enjoyed writing to her penpals and making friends on the internet.

Willard is survived by her husband Bob; daughters Paula, Cheryl, Debbie, Iris Zimmerman and Carol Zimmerman; brothers Chuck Zimmerman and Charles Zimmerman; and numerous grandchildren.