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Puyallup, Washington

GWENETH GERSTMANN Obituary

Gweneth I. Gerstmann Gweneth, age 94, of Puyallup, WA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 7, 2011. Gweneth was born in Vader, WA on Feb. 27, 1917 to Raymond and Anna Pumphrey. She attended school in Vader and Winlock, and the TG School of Nursing, graduating in 1942. Gwen married Richard F. Gerstmann on Dec. 2, 1942, in Casper, WY, where he was stationed in the US Army. Richard and Gweneth came back to Puyallup after his military duty to build their life and their family. Gweneth was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church, loved camping and traveling, and gardening. She worked with Richard at the family business, Gerstmann's House of Suits. Gweneth is survived by sons Raymond Paul Gerstmann (JoAnn) and Dale Richard (Kris), and daughters Anita Irene Gerstmann and Mary Christine Norton (Garry). Gwen had 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a pet cat, Mr. Bosley. Gweneth was preceded in death by husband Richard (September 2002), daughter Janet (March 1948), brother Harold Pumphrey (December 2003), and sister Pauline Johnson (May 2007). Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at 11:30am at Peace Lutheran Church in Puyallup, WA, with a short fellowship to follow. Gwen was laid to rest at Woodbine Cemetery in Puyallup. Arrangements made by Powers Funeral Home. Donations can be made to Tacoma General School of Nursing Education Endowment Fund.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 11, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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Charleen Kenyon

March 12, 2011

Anita, sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you at this time.

Colleen Zavala

March 11, 2011

We are all grateful for the friendship afforded us by both Dick and Gwen. Our memories of fun and laughter have brought peace during her passing. She was a beautiful lady with a spark and wit that always left me smiling. She spoke of her sweet Janet and how reuniting with her in heaven was something she was looking forward to. Nothing made her smile more in this life than seeing her own children. She loved you all so much. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you say good bye to your mother. We are here for you.

Crystal Strub

March 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Some of Gwen's flowers

Mary Kern

March 11, 2011

Gwen,you were like a Mom to me these last almost 3 years! It did not take long for me to get close to you and Anita. I KNOW God set me in your home to care for you-I needed you and I know you needed my care! I will truely miss our chats and hearing about your 94 years here on earth with your loved ones. I will always remember making you bouqets from all your beautiful flowers from your yard, watching those silly squirrels and seeing all the birds feeding on your deck! I loved to make you laugh and tease you. It will be a big change for me not be with you and Anita each day. You are like family to me. I will also miss fat cat Bosely. He stuck by you til the end, making sure no one hurt his momma! I know you are with Jesus and that you get to hug Janet every day and that Dick is there with you as well. I will see you again, Sunshine, and we will catch up where we left off! You are special to me, sweetcheeks! Love and miss you much!!

Mary

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