ROY HERTING Obituary

Roy D. Herting Passed away at his home in Fife Heights, Feb. 22, 2011, at the age of 85. Born in Madison, S.D. to John and Bessie Herting, the youngest of seven siblings. He moved from S.D. at the age of 11 and graduated from Fife High School in 1943. He immediately joined the Marine Corps and was a veteran of the WWII Pacific Theatre. He started working in hardware, first at Andre's in Fife and then as a member of the Puyallup Valley business community working with his sister, Glee, and brother-in-law, Art Stephens, at Puyallup Valley Hardware. He was the owner of the store from 1978 to 1995 when he closed it. He spent his retirement grooming and riding his horses and having coffee at the Poodle Dog every day with his "coffee buddies." Roy is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandra (Keightley) Herting, and collectively their five children, Thomas (Ellen) Herting of Amarillo, TX; Jerald (Stephanie) Herting of Kirkland, WA; Brad (Karen) Robinson of Puyallup, WA; Kelli Robinson-Barabba of Tacoma, WA, and Holly (Ricci) Beyers of Lee's Summit, MO; his half-brother, Richard (Judy) Herting of Sioux Falls, S.D. also survives him and eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Glen, Gladys, Grace, Glee, Gale and Beulah. A friends and family reception in celebration of Roy's life will be held on Saturday, March 5, at 11AM at the Fife Community Center. The family suggests you remember Roy by donating to your favorite charity. Please sign online guestbook at www.curnowfuneralhome.com

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

Memories and Condolences
for ROY HERTING

15 Entries

Linda Soikowski

March 9, 2011

Oh Sandy, I am so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. There are so many stories, so many fond memories, all of which bring a smile to my face. God bless you in this hour of grief.
Love to you and your family,
Linda

Troy Alstead

March 4, 2011

I have great memories of Roy from years ago at the Lake, enjoying the camp fire, playing horse shoes -- Roy was famous for his steady form and his many ringers! Blessings to Sandy and the whole family as you celebrate wonderful memories of him.

March 4, 2011

We have known Roy Herting for over twenty years as He was our next door neighbor and good friend and will be missed very much.
Marty and Linda Schmidt

Marcie Schmidt

March 4, 2011

Sandy,

I'm truly sorry to learn of Roy's passing. It's an incredibly sobering experience when someone who I have respected so much, is gone. My wonderful memories of Roy will make the grief a little easier. Memories of growing up with Keisha and coming over for dinner with Roy never passing the opportunity to harass me! Memories of walking past him and always addressing him as "Herr Herting", after I started learning German in school. He will absolutely be missed, remembered, and respected.

Shirley Klingler

March 1, 2011

Dear Aunt Sandy,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Roy's passing. I will keep you and the family in my prayers. I know mommy and the ofher aunts and uncles have welcomed the last of grandmas eight children up to heaven.
Much love, Shirley

Paul Bennett

March 1, 2011

Dear Sandy,
I got to know Roy through you for all the Wonderful things you have done for my mother and me and for taking such wonderful care of Heather. I don't know what I would have done without your help and for being a wonderful friend to my family. You and Roy were such good friends to my Mother and for looking out for her after my Dad passed away. You will always be in my heart for your kindness and for your caring. I pray that you are kept in Gods arms and he watches over you. I will always be there for you.

Love Always,
Robert (Paul) Bennett

March 1, 2011

Dear Aunt Sandy and family....it was with sadness that I learned from Shirley of Uncle Roy's death. I used to love him telling the story of when I was a little girl and he was trying to "round me up" hollering to Mommy (Beulah) "I'm heading her off at the pass". I guess that was his start of loving horses so much....being my cowboy! A great man has passed, a loving husband and father and although he is gone, our hope is to "see you later". My love and prayers to all of you and I am sorry that I will not be able to say so to you each in person.

With heartfelt sympathy....gayle (Klingler) Meister, Centralia, WA

March 1, 2011

Dear Sandra, Tom, Jerry and family
We were so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I am also a graduate of Fife two years before Roy. We have known Roy for many years. My husband dealth with Roy at his hardware store. My son Bob Johnson graduated with Jerry and both were in Cub Scouts together. Roy will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our love and prayers to all of you. Dorothy (Johnson) and Werner Amrein & Lee, Larry and Bob Johnsoon

Jennifer Frans-Campbell

February 27, 2011

Dear Sandy,
i was so sorry to hear of roy's passing.You and your family have been apart of my life for as long as i can remember. you and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers always~

Marian Stalder

February 27, 2011

Dear Sandra,
So very deeply saddened of Roy's passing. He was a great guy. You must have a lot of beautiful memories. Hope to see you soon. Marian Stalder

February 27, 2011

Dear Sandy,
We are so sorry to hear about Roy. We send our love to you.
George and Dorrie Simpson

February 27, 2011

You know you are in my thoughts and prayers, as always. Wish I could be there with you, but I will be there in spirit.

Bridge

February 27, 2011

To the Herting family, We pray that you feel the love and strength that is being sent your way during this difficult time. Al and I feel so blessed to have been included in your families BBQ's when Tom and Ellen were in town. I remember the first time I met Roy, he wasn't feeling well, but he came out and sat at the picnic table and visited, and it was clear that he loved having his family around. God Bless all of you!! Al and Cathy DeCoteau

Dana & Yvonne Brown

February 27, 2011

Dear Sandy,
Dana and I are so very sorry to hear of Roy's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we will see you at the Memorial Service with Eljo. God bless you and your family.

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