ELIZABETH ANN (LIBBY) PALMQUIST finally surrendered after a long battle against ovarian cancer, at home in Portland, Ore, on January 21, 2018. She was born in Paris, France, June 2, 1959, the second of three children of Peter Eric and Ursula (Sally) Mary Palmquist and lived locally for many years. In Eureka, she was the well-known owner / stylist of Old Town Hair Works. She was 58 years old.

Libby was a hard worker, but her curiosity and camaraderie with friends, family and clients, along with a terrific laugh, quick wit and sparkling blue eyes reflected her delight in life. In Portland, travel adventures continued along with new projects in St. Johns and Bisbee, Ariz. Her cancer fight proved valuable for research. In her memory, please try to be patient and present and share laughter and love.

Libby is survived by husband Andrew Cranfill of Portland and his daughters Jennifer (Matt) Wilson of Bainbridge, Wash. and children and Katherine (Katie) Cranfill of Eureka; sister Anna May, nieces Amy (Clyde) Valdez and children and Sarah Pree, all of Eureka; nephew Erik (Lisa Jones) Jonte and children of Seattle, Wash. and niece Amanda (Ryan) Worrell of Rochester, Wash.

On her father’s side are uncles John Palmquist of McKinleyville, Carl (Janina Shayne) Palmquist of Arcata and cousin Erin Palmquist of Oakland; On her mother’s side, she is survived by her uncle Edward (Alison) Forward; cousins Hamish (Jan) Forward, Tamsin (James) Holroyd and Fiona (Richard) Swallow, all residing in England. She leaves innumerable friends and associates. Libby was preceded in death by her parents and sister Alison Mary Lander.

Interment was February 4, 2018 at White Eagle Memorial Preserve Cemetery, Goldendale, WA.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 24, 1 to 3 p.m. at Freshwater Community Hall, 49 Grange Road, Freshwater. Pastor David Groe will lead with an open mic available for sharing stories, poetry and music. Refreshments will be served.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Breast and GYN Health Project, 987 8th Street, Arcata CA 95521 (www.hcbhp.org), or a charity of your choice.

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