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KAZUKO MCCALL Obituary

Kazuko "Kay" H. McCall Longtime Steilacoom resident Kazuko "Kay" H. McCall was born Sept. 10, 1929 in Hokkaido, Japan. After several years of enduring pain and suffering from illness, she passed away peacefully on March 8, 2011. In the 1970's, Kazuko began working at the Sherwood Inn Coffee Shop (currently the Red Lion) at 84th and Hosmer. It was there she picked up the nicknames 'Kay' and 'Casey'. In the twenty years she worked there, she made many friends, many of whom remained in contact with her. Full of kindness, generosity, compassion, and so much more, Kay was always thinking about what she could do to make people happy. She was loved and adored by her family and friends, and will truly be missed. We all hold many beautiful memories of her and thank all of her friends for sharing them with us. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Earl, their daughter Joyce, and grandson and his wife Kyle and Maria Rock. In 1992 she was preceded in death by son Raymond. In remembrance for her love of animals, especially cats, donations may be made to Purrr Rescue, PO Box 99047, Lakewood, WA 98498. Please visit our guestbook at www.newtacoma.com .

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 27, 2011.

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March 28, 2011

You made me feel special. Rest in peace, Kay. Ben Misner (Burleson, TX)

Julie Brown

March 28, 2011

Many years ago, my mom, husband and son and I would go to breakfast every Sunday at the Sherwood Inn....we loved Kay....she made us feel special, always waiting on us promptly and treating us like royalty. She loved my son, who at one time had a full body case from the waist down at the age of 2....she catered to his every need. He will be heartbroken when I tell him of her passing. My deepest sympathies to her family. Much love to you all. Julie Brown(Everett, formerly of Tacoma)

Erin Hicks

March 27, 2011

Joyce,

I was so saddened when you told me of your mom's passing, but also grateful that her suffering was over and she could be reunited with Ebony and the rest of her family. The two of you brought many smiles to my face over the past couple years, and I loved to hear your mom talk about the kitties. I miss her visits! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Ray Walker

March 27, 2011

My mother, Sumiko Walker, and Kay use to work together at the Sherwood Inn in Tacoma. I can remember the times when I would go to visit my mother to get advice from Kay. She always made me smile, but more importantly she would make my mom laugh and was a friend to her that spoke the same language. Thank you Kay for what you meant to me, my mother and my family.

Holly Elton

March 27, 2011

Earl and Joyce, I am truly sorry to hear of Kazuko's passing. I will miss seeing her lovely smile.

Sharon Vig

March 27, 2011

I remember Kay from the Sherwood Inn. I am saddened to learn of her passing. She was a joy & loved being teased by my husband (who passed away April10,2009). A great waitress, friendly & kind.

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