Harriet Sconce

Harriet Sconce, 84, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, June 7, 2020. She was surrounded by her family as she passed. On May 8, 1936, Harriet Ann Roalson was born to Rasmus and Hannah Roalson in Marseilles, Illinois. She lost her birth mother at age eight. The family moved from Illinois to Everett, WA and then to Sacramento, CA, where she met and married Marvin Sconce in 1957. She, together with her husband, entered overseas mission work spending years in Papua New Guinea and then in Australia’s training center. Because of children’s health, they became US-based, where Marvin pastored and represented missions until their retirement in Hartline, WA. An exceptional pianist, Harriet played all over the world wherever needed. She accompanied her husband’s beautiful singing voice throughout the years. She loved her husband and sons deeply and countless others who were blessed to know her. In the eyes of her family, Harriet was a queen. She was witty, gracious, and very kind to all who knew her. Nothing deterred her, and she was a willing, good sport!! She was always available and went out of her way to “be there” for her children and grandchildren, traveling long distances to be with them. There was always room at her table for one more. She was a great cook and shared her home with many from around the world. Her influence was great. Harriet was a Norwegian “fighter,” surviving three cancers with grace, love, and continued self-sacrifice. Her life followed her mother’s example as found in Hannah’s obituary: “I am all on the altar; I have consecrated my body, soul, and spirit to my blessed Christ. I am glad to recommend my Jesus to this old world. He means everything to me.” This is the message that her life lived out. In her last hospital visit, she told the doctor that, “This is not a death call, but a life call because I believe in Christ, and it is a call to Life. I’ve had a wonderful, full life.” Harriet is survived by her brother Ralph Roalson, of Pateros, WA; her sister, Mary Gilleland of Sacramento, CA; her four sons and spouses, Steve and Crystal Sconce of Hartline, WA; Tim Sconce of Sedro Wooley, WA; Mark Sconce of Hemet, CA; Matt and Terri Sconce of Laporte, WA; 21 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Becauses of CoVid-19, Harriet’s body was interred at the Valley View Memorial Park in Soap Lake, WA with a graveside service. If possible and as phases progress, a memorial service is planned to remember Harriet’s wonderful life. She will be missed sorely, leaving a huge hole in our hearts.

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Harriet Sconce

May 8, 1936 - June 7, 2020