Charis Ann (Graaf) Whyte. Age 89. Born June 15th, 1927 in Seattle. Died peacefully January 18th, 2017 at Evergreen Adult Family Home in north Seattle. Daughter of Roger and Marie Graaf, she grew up on Queen Anne Hill, graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1944, and attended Whitman College. A lifelong mother and housewife, she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son, Graham Whyte (Linda), a step-daughter, Margaret Lynch of Poulsbo, and many cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center or the Humane Society. A memorial service will be held at the Washington Park Arboretum's Donald Graham visitor's center February 3rd, 2017, at 1 o'clock PM. Reception following.