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| BERNICE TERPENING Bernice Jean Terpening Passed away at home on Friday January 13, 2012. She was born to Andrew James Latham and Theresa Marie Latham on June 20, 1930 in Los Angeles, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Robert Terpening. They lived in southern Calif. until 1976 when they moved to Las Vegas for a short two years where they owned and operated Samarie's Italian restaurant. Their final move to Tacoma WA was made in 1979 where dad passed in 1984. Mom spent 10 years working in the salad bar at Albertson's on Canyon Rd. She found enjoyment in playing Bingo, slot machines, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by children, Patrick Terpening, Patricia Herzog (Gordon) and Michelle Pederson, all of Tacoma, 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren with one more on the way. The family will have a private Celebration of Life in lieu of an open memorial service. Pub Date: 2/4/2012 |
 MARJORIE SHUSTERMarjorie Florence (Grenfell) Shuster Daughter of William Richard Grenfell and Elizabeth Henrietta (Sandkoetter) Grenfell, born February 12, 1924 in Portland, Oregon, went to join the Lord on February 2, 2012. Preceded in death by husband Jack Edward Shuster and sons Steven Allen and David Owen. Survived by daughter Linda Elizabeth Terrill, son Duane Thomas (Lisa); grandchildren Britton Ruby (Crissy), Nathan Shuster, Adrienne Cordes (Karl), Grant Ruby, Matthew Terrill, Timothy, Jakob, and Mikayla Shuster; great-grandchildren Taden Jack Ruby, Elizabeth Cordes, Laari Ruby, Cassandra Cordes, Mercedes and Alexis Irby; and special family friends John Terrill and Anita Zetterstrom. Marjorie was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed crocheting, making many special gifts for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marjorie sang in church choir at Bethany United Methodist Church; she volunteered as Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout leader, and held local and district-wide offices in UMWomen; she also served as president of Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Six-Plex Association. Marjorie loved people and talked with anyone, any time, anywhere, making all feel special. All who knew her will miss her sweetness and smile. Memorial Service will be held Monday February 6 at 2 p.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church, 57th & Park Avenue, Tacoma, WA. Pub Date: 2/4/2012 |
| JOHN TAYLOR John Floyd Taylor 10-2-1935 2-1-2012 The service to celebrating John's life has been moved from 1pm to 3pm on Feburary 4th at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lakewood. Pub Date: 2/3/2012 |
