Susan Kay Walganski

Susan Kay Walganski, age 66, of Bainbridge Island died March 4 at Auburn Health and Rehabilitation in Auburn.

She was born March 19, 1938, in Hoquiam to James and Georgia Walganski.

After earning an associate’s degree in accounting, Susan put her skills to work in some interesting jobs in unusual locations. During her career, she worked in the Alaska bush and also at the North Pole.

She also loved her work as an accountant on various fishing processing ships in the Alaskan waters. She devoted her retirement years to her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents James and Georgia Walganski and her sister Barbara Halvorsen.

She is survived by brother Mike Walganski, Christ Church New Zealand; and son, Jack Walganski, Alaska. She is also survived by daughter Kelly Springer and grandchildren Alexis Springer and Eric Joiner of Burien, and daughter Colleen Brook; granddaughter Andrea Evers and great grandchildren Addison and Avery of Webberville, Mich.

At her request, no services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.