Tina was born June 12, 1962 in Seattle, WA to Jim and Darleen Maher; she passed away peacefully from cancer on November 14, 2011 at her home in Arlington, WA with her family by her side.

She attended St. Luke’s school in Shoreline, WA and Blanchet High School in Seattle.

Tina attended Seattle Pacific University and later graduated from the University of Washington majoring in German. She lived and traveled in Europe as part of her schooling. She especially enjoyed Germany and Italy. Tina also worked in a remote lodge near Dillingham, Alaska for (3) summers and always wanted to return to Alaska. Before her children, Tina directed an after-school program at Concordia Lutheran School in the Wedgwood neighborhood of Seattle.

Her family cabin on Whidbey Island was her favorite place to bring friends. She was fully dedicated to home-schooling and raising her two boys and was a devoted full-time mother. Tina loved Jesus Christ and loved people. Her greatest joy was worshiping God and being a member of several worship teams.

Tina is survived by her husband of 20 years, Scott; sons David and Michael; parents Jim and Darleen Maher of Lynnwood, WA; brothers Dave (Vicki) Maher of Woodinville, WA, Greg Maher of Whidbey Island, WA, and Doug (Joy) Maher of Edmonds, WA; numerous nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts, and cousins who also loved her and will greatly miss her.

A celebration of her life was held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Jake’s House church, located at 18824 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington, WA. Please share your thoughts of Tina and sign the online guest register at www.gilbertsonfh.com. Arrangements are under the care of Gilbertson’s Funeral Home, Stanwood, WA.