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Gertrude Waschkies Obituary
Gertrude "Trudy" WASCHKIES Born March 8th, 1931 in South Bend, IN, Gertrude "Trudy" Waschkies passed away in her home on August 6, 2011 of natural causes. She is survived by her two children, John Waschkies of Atlanta, GA and Karen Higgins of Whitefish, WI along with grandchildren, Zoe and Nick Higgins, son in law Jim Higgins, brother Henry Dorsch, and her adopted family, Leo, Pinky,Diamond, and Pearl Quesada of Seattle, WA. Preceded in death by her brother Otto Dorsch and son George Waschkies. She was professionally a nurse and cared deeply for her family. The gift of her love will be missed. A memorial service will be held at Saint Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 722 N. 145th Street, Shoreline, WA on August 15th, 2011, at 1 p.m.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Carolyn Anderson
August 18, 2011
So nice to learn a little more about your mom & family. So glad you were able to go & be there. Peace to you! Love, Carolyn
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Doorothy Higgins
August 14, 2011
Karen, sweetheart
I am so very sorry for your loss-I remember when my mother passed.
May God give you the strength to think of all the love and good times you shared.Your Pittsburgh family loves you and sends our prayers.
Dorothy
August 14, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen and John during this time, but pray you will both be blessed with many wonderful memories of your mom! Love, Kim and Fred
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