Elsie Gallion

Wilkeson resident Elsie Gallion, 87, died Nov. 21, 2019.

Wilkeson resident Elsie Gallion, 87, died Nov. 21, 2019.

She was born March 30, 1932, in Tacoma, to the late James and Yvonne Bifano.

She married Charles E. Gallion in 1952 and they celebrated 67 years together. Together, they owned and operated the gas station, Chuck’s Service, in Wilkeson since 1955.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Chuck Gallion; daughter Diane (Rick); five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by son David Gallion and siblings Jim, Pete and Mike Bifano and Irene Ross.

A celebration of life took place at 1 p.m. Nov. 30, at the Wilkeson Eagles.