1898-1983
by Dominic Vautier
12-11
I had one aunt on my father's side. Her name was Rita (Margarite) Vautier. She was born in 1898. I don't know much about her life except that she was quite beautiful as a child and young woman. I was able to meet her several times in 1974.
The Vautier family. Back row: Joseph Vautier, Ella Vautier, George Vautier: front: Anna Mary Marguerita Vautier, Percy Vautier, Eddie Vautier.
High school portrait of Anna Mary Marguerita (Rita Poarche). Photographer: James & Merrihew, Eitel Bldg, 2nd at Pike, Seattle.
Portrait of - Postcard to her father in Tanana, Alaska. "Dear Papa. . . "; Signed< "A.M. Margeret Vautier."
My mother told me that her sister-in-law Rita married Mark McKee in the church, one child, she divorced him, married Bill Otto, he died, married Anderson, divorced him, married Robert Poarche, he died. she kept Rita Poarche.
Aunt Rita's Obit. b. Feb. 22, 1898 85 years old. Rita V. Poarche. Survived by 3 brothers: George, Ed, Purse (should be Percy.)
