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CHARLENE LEIGH Obituary

Charlene Bevis Leigh Born April 22, 1940 to Charles and Mabel Bevis; passed away February 11, 2010 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Her husband of 43 years, Robert A. Leigh, preceded her in death. She is survived by son Terry (Jennifer), stepsons Danny (Cindy) and Howard (Christina), granddaughter Kayci Leigh, and great-grandson Logan, along with several cousins, nieces, and many close friends. Charlene worked for 50-plus years at the Washington State Masonic Grand Lodge Office, where she severed for many years as the office manager. Charlene was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Special thanks to all of the masonic brothers who have stopped by mom's nursing home over the last five months brightening her day with a friendly face. Mom had unbelievable friends who where at her bedside daily over the last five months. MaryAnn, Sana and Sandy, thank you for being there at mom's side, and the enormous love and friendship you shared with her over the last 43 years. At her request there will be no service. You may make a donation to the Cancer Society. Please sign online guest book at www.tuellmckee.com .

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 16, 2011.

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Tracy Bennett

February 17, 2011

Charlene and Bob were so important to me growing up and were my second family for many years. Midget racing, trips to Hood Canal, spareribs and macaroni salad at the kitchen table and all the times at the Grand Lodge office. She as such a loyal friend to my mom and a friend and co worker to my dad. I will never forget what you meant to me and my family. We who were fortunate to have known you are truly blessed. You will be missed. Rest in Peace.

February 17, 2011

Mom
You and Dad are together again.

Love
Dan and Cindy Leigh

February 16, 2011

Rest in peace Charlene and I'm Thankful you are no longer hurting. It seems so strange to me the whole family is gone, Dad and Mom, Ed and now Charlene. I was married to Ed for nearly 46 years. We had some wonderful and fun times at the "beach". The guys, Ed and Bob doing the barbecuing and making everyone laugh are some of the memories I have and the great Norwegian Christmas dinners with Mom doing most of the cooking but not all of us ate the lutefisk. Thank goodness Bob brought pork spareribs. Charlene wasn't known for her cooking but she was a dedicated and hard worker for the Lodge and she was there sometimes when she shouldn't have been. She knew that things had to be done and she was duty bound to see that it was done. Bless you girl, you will be missed by many.

Cynara Leigh

February 16, 2011

Grandma, you and Poppa just wanted to be together again. Give him a hug for me :) Love you always.

February 16, 2011

Charlene was my sister-in-law and it's so hard to believe that the whole family is gone. I was married to Ed for almost 46 yrs. and knew Charlene from high school. That is a lot of years we shared at holiday and summer meals. We had a lot of fun times at the "beach" with family and friends, with Ed and Bob doing the barbecueing and making us all laugh. She wasn't known for her cooking but a real hard and dedicated worker for the Masonic Lodge. She will be missed by many. Rest in peace Charlene and I'm happy you no longer are hurting.

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