Published in The Herald on Nov. 12, 2014
Everett, WA


Christi Lynn Lakey Filori
Obituary

Dec. 30, 1963-Oct.28, 2014 Christi Filori of Arlington, Wash, passed away on
October 28, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Her friends and family
where at her side. Christi was born in Everett, Washington to Gary Lakey
and Evonne Carlson. She attended Lake Stevens and Arlington High School and
graduated from Everett Community College. After many years of friendship,
Christi married her husband and caregiver, John R. Filori in 1994. Christi
was a lead and vocational consultant at Village Community Services for 14
years. She enjoyed the love and challenges of her many diverse clients. "It
wasn't a job, it was a joy!" She will be greatly missed. The family would
like to thank Everett Providence Hospital, Providence Hospice and Cancer
Partnership for the wonderful care. Also we would like to especially thank
the many extended family and friends for all your loving support and care
during these last difficult weeks. Christi is survived by her husband, John;
her mother, Evonne (Glen) Carlson; her father, Gary (Grace) Lakey; brother,
Curt Lakey; and dogs, Yager and Blue.  She was preceded in death by her
grand parents and her best K9 friend, Oscar. There will be a celebration
of life on November 15, 2014, 2:00 p.m.  at Bryant Community Church. 26830
53rd Ave N.E. Arlington, WA. In honor of Christi, if desired, please wear
Seahawk or Hello Kitty attire. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
Providence Hospice. "We love you as a wife, daughter, friend and sister. You
will be greatly missed but forever in our hearts."