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ELIZABETH STERBICK Obituary

Elizabeth M. Sterbick Elizabeth passed away peacefully in her home on February 1, 2011 surrounded by family. She graduated from Stadium High School in 1943 and attended the University of Washington in Seattle, where she met her loving husband while earning a degree in nursing. She forewent nursing to raise a family and help start her husband's law office. She was an early pioneer of tailgating at the University of Washington football games. She was a devout Catholic and one of the founders of St. Charles Borromeo Church and School in Tacoma. She was an avid golfer at Fircrest Golf Club and a Grand Master bridge player. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, and traveling, and was a member of the Catholic Women Club and Lions Club. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Michael J. Sterbick, grandson Michael J. Sterbick III, father Joe B. Lee, mother Mary Elizabeth Lee, brother Jay Lee, and sister Carol Kisor. She is survived by her 8 children, Michael (Dotti), LouAnne (Dennis), Raymond, John (Mickie), Edward (Sandee), Elizabeth, James (Machell), and David (Debbie); 8 grandchildren, Lucianna, Julian, Breanne, Evan, Makayla, Elizabeth, Cheyenne, and Christopher; and her sister Virginia (Tom). A Rosary will be held at Gaffney Funeral Home on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 7pm. Funeral services will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Tacoma on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 9am. The family would like to thank the caregivers of Advanced Health Care, especially Darlene and Mary, for their love and kindness and Multicare/hospice. Donations can be made in her name to The Michael J. Sterbick III Scholarship fund at Sterling Savings Bank, or St. Charles Borromeo School or Parish in Tacoma. Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 4, 2011.

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Kristi Croskey

February 11, 2011

David and family...Im sorry for your loss..May God's love fill your hearts with peace...may you always keep her memory alive....Kristi Croskey.

February 8, 2011

Dear Sweet LouAnne and the Entire baseball, basketball, football and golf Sterbick Team,

You are in my and my family's thoughts and prayers in your time of loss. Your Dear Mother and Father instilled such strong character, warmth and love of life that oozed like "His Cup Runneth Over With Love" in all of you and in all of us that are Blessed to know you, including me - one of many 'adopted by choice'.

Love Ella Robertson and family.
God Bless Blue.

Larry Shelman

February 7, 2011

Dear Mike,LouAnne,Raymond and the other 5 siblings,

I am referring to you Three because we all at one time or another crossed paths on our respective journeys from here to there and back.
My brother,James Shelman, passed away on the 19th of January in San Francisco's Vet hospital of Orange agent provoked cancer plus an Old friend from the Larkins,Hughy, of Alzheimers on the 18th.My mom,Jean, nearly did the same of a heart attack in August and is now in Orchard Park living assistance Rm# 234;she has been informed.
It isn't at all a pleasant moment to cover lost ground, however, it is what it is.
All the best to you all and know that I thought of her and your dad today.
Good luck on the rest of your journeys.Larry Shelman

February 7, 2011

My many wonderful memories in my life are from growing up with the Mike Sterbick family. Aunt Liz is now with Uncle Mike. They were both so important in the development of so many of our lives. She will be missed, but never forgotten. Much love to all of my cousins. With Love and prayers, Larry Sterbick

Vickie Clark

February 6, 2011

To the Sterbick Children,

My sympathies to you for the loss of your mom. Your parents were awesome raising such great children. As a child growing up in the same neighborhood, I had no idea they did so much and still raised so many great kids. All I knew is they had this huge backyard where they let all us kid's play baseball. My prayers are with you.

February 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Liz were wonderful people and caring neighbors. We are making a donation to the Michael J. Sterbick III Scholarship Fund in Liz's name. May God Be wth you.

Walter, Susan, and Keith Mosley

Inez & Greg Hollmann

February 4, 2011

Dave & Debbie, Prayers of peace and comfort are with you and your entire family. May your memories bring you great joy every time you think of your Mom.

Monica (Lee) Pardee

February 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Aunt Elizabeth was a wonderful, caring and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. You all have another guardian angel and shining star watching over you. Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Mike are together once again as they should be and golfing up a storm.
Take care and let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

February 4, 2011

Dave, Debbie and girls. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you all. Take care and let us know if you need or want anything. Love, the Spurrell Family.

February 4, 2011

My thoughts are with you all. I know what you are going through. I remember when Jack & Jeanne Walters would visit, we all enjoyed the visit. John, I know you left your fone number with the realtor for me to call you back when our house was for sale-I lost your fone number-email me at [email protected] Joyce Walters, Seattle, Washington

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