Gail Emanuels Stickles of Renton, WA died May 1, 2013 in Issaquah, WA. She was 83.

Mrs. Stickles was instrumental in the formation of Aldersgate United Methodist Church of Bellevue.Over the years she was successful in the annexation of Newport Hills into the city of Bellevue and the construction of the South Bellevue Community Center.

She was born on May 27, 1929, to Hubert Stanley Emanuels and Elizabeth Elaine Harvey Emanuels.She married Paul Hamilton Stickles on June 30, 1955.

Gail was a Past Worthy Matron of Lakeside Chapter #202 Order of the Eastern Star as well as a Past Guardian of Bethels #2 & #28 International Order of Jobs Daughters

She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Stickles (Steve Miollis) of Renton; son, Duane Stickles (Nancy) of Fredericksburg, VA; and two grandsons, Paul and Peter.She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 23, 2002.

The family suggests remembrances to the Humane Society of the United States at www.humanesociety.org.