Marilyn Louise Rowe Ritchie, formerly of Issaquah, passed away at home on Feb. 21, 2011.She was 64.

Mrs. Ritchie was born on Jan. 11, 1947, in Boston, Mass. She moved to Washington state in 1987 and was a resident of Issaquah from then until 1997.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Addie Rowe and her brother, Frank Rowe.

Survivors include daughters, Dorrain Mullen of Issaquah, Darleen Ritchie of Renton and Dorothea Ritchie of Anderson Island; brother, David Rowe of Mercer Island; longtime companion, Stephen E. Yates of New Bedford, MA.; three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

By her request, a private celebration of life will be held.Friends are invited to view photos, share memories and sign the family’s on-line guestbook at www.flintofts.com.

The family suggests remembrances be made to the American Heart Association.