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Donald Dempsey Obituary

Donald J. DEMPSEY Donald J. Dempsey of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2011 in Puyallup, WA. He is survived by his 7 children along with 10 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 18th at the Sumner Methodist Church at 901 Wood Avenue in Sumner, WA at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2011.

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Ladonna Bartlette

February 17, 2011

Don, was a great guy, friend and boss. I will always be so greatful for knowing Don. A wonderful man and friend.
Ladonna Fritschy,Bartlette.

February 16, 2011

My name is Arlene Kraemer Visscher. Donald was my mothers nephew;her name was Ethel Kraemer.She took care of him as a baby and grew up in the family. We have known Cindy,Mike and Martin since they were born. In fact,my younger brother,Don, was named after your father. We know your sorrow,as our parents have passed away,too. Will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Arlene Kraemer Visscher and Larry
Lakewood,Colorado

Tracie, Mike, Kyle, & Ryan Shields

February 14, 2011

Grandpa Don,

We are sad to lose you so soon after Grandma Jan, but imagine that you wanted to go to heaven with her! I'm glad that you two don't have to be apart.

We will miss you and love you so much.

Love always,

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