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ERMA BURGESS Obituary

Erma J. Burgess Mom passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013. Born in 1919 in Solomon, KS to Charles and Nellie Higgins, Erma was preceded in death by her husband Bill, and son Norman. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Joyce Roberts (Jim), Lynette Wilson (Jim), and Norma Giefer (Mike), 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Erma had been a member of the Puyallup Methodist Church for 50 years. She was an active member of TOPS for 40 years, and worked for Sears for 30 years until the Puyallup catalog store closed. Upon retirement Erma enjoyed volunteering in the primary grades at schools in Sumner and Puyallup. Erma loved people and was feisty right to the end. We will all miss her wit and dry sense of humor. The memorial service will be held Friday, May 31, at 1:00 pm at the Puyallup United Methodist church on 1919 W. Pioneer.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 29, 2013.

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Laura Fehrenbacher

May 31, 2013

Erma will be sorely missed. I loved her sense of humor and her funny quips. She was actively involed in the fun activities at Stafford Suites. Thank you to her family for allowing us to include her in our family.

Julie Hummel

May 31, 2013

Norma, my great friend,hope you are doing fine. I won't be able to attend your Mom's celebration of life, I just wanted to let you know my thought and prayers are with you and your family today. I love the picture you posted. Love you, Julie and Rich

May 31, 2013

Norma, my great friend, hope you are doing well, I won't be able to make it to the celebration of your Mother's life. Just wanted to let you know, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I looked at the pictures you posted and loved them :) Love you, Julie and Rich

Tina Pries

May 31, 2013

Erma Burgess was one of a kind! She was spunky, funny, and loved to keep us on our toes! We've been missing her since she left Stafford Suites, and I'm so sad that now you are all having to miss her too! Rest in peace dear friend and know that you were dearly loved.

May 30, 2013

"I never was fortunate enough to have met Erma, but having known Lynette and the wonderful person that she is, Erma had to have been one neat Lady. Carolyn Fellenberg (Yaak,Mt.)

Nancy Huffman

May 30, 2013

I know I hadn't seen Aunt Erma in years but she will be missed as a part of my life.

May 29, 2013

Lynette, I never met your mother but I know she had to be a great person because she sure did a great job raising you. It is coming up on five years since I lost my mother and I still miss her so much. In time, you will be able to focus on all the great years you had with her and know that some day you will be reunited with your parents.

My sympathy on your loss. Jeannette (Phoenix, AZ)

Mary Loney

May 29, 2013

Erma was a special lady. I am thankful that she was able to come to visit her daughter, Lynette, in the Yaak where I met her. May God continue to bless others through the remembrances of her life. See you soon, Lynette!

Shannon Vercoe

May 29, 2013

I am so lucky to have had you as my grandma! I miss you already. I will love you always. It is a privilege and a honor to be your Shannie-Annie

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