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Iris Wait Obituary

Iris Wait, 62, passed away on September 7, 2010, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband David; sons AJ and wife Marya, and Daniel and wife Jessica; sister Barbara Hopp and husband Harold; and brother Gordon Coey and wife Ruth. Iris was born in Merrill, WI, to Joe and Ida Coey; graduated from UW-Madison in 1971, and moved to Santa Rosa in 1973. She volunteered in her sons' classrooms, youth music programs at both schools and the Symphony, and at Canine Companions for Independence. She enjoyed hiking, camping, gardening, and quilting. No services are being planned.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 15 to Sep. 16, 2010.

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September 15, 2010

Dave and the family

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Iris ... I can recall our sons being very close, and our joint adventures in cub scouting. My thoughts
and prayers go to you in this time.

Mike Miller

Debbie Carpenter

September 15, 2010

David and the Wait family

I am so sorry for your loss I had the pleasure of knowing Iris through my job here at Labcorp. I really enjoyed visiting Iris when she came in even though she sometimes did not want to be here she always had a word of encouragement to us. I will miss seeing her smiling face.

Debbie and the whole Labcorp crew

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