Michele E. Zook died on Nov. 13, 2003, at Bailey-Boushay House in Seattle. She was 61 years old.

She was born in Hollywood, Calif., and lived on Vashon-Maury Island since 1983.

Michele had a love of the arts, especially film and literature. She loved her dogs Kirby and Maggie and cats Miss Kitty and Catalina. She was always eager to help anyone in need and devoted much time to good causes.

She was loved by her husband Phillip Zook, her sister Jeanne Dembeck, her children Jennifer and Dominic Zook, Eric and Mathew Morehead, her step-children Michael, Eric and Kristal Zook and Lora Addington. She was loved by all who knew her.

Per her request there will be no service.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Bailey-Boushay House, 2720 East Madison, Seattle, Wash. 98112-4738.