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Dennis Rupp Obituary

Dennis M. Rupp 1-18-1923 ~ 3-26-2011 Dennis was born in Sterling, Kansas and came to Washington to in 1950. He started a drywall contracting business with his brother and operated in the Tacoma area for 30 years. Dennis spent his retirement time with his family, his home, and his cars. Dennis' legacy was his family and his testimony of his witness of Jesus Christ. Dennis is Survived by his wife of 69 years, Emma, daughter Loretta, sister Essie, granddaughter Cristen, great granddaughter Jessie, and great grand son James; slso sister-in-law Pat Rupp Blowers and Bernice Rupp Johnson. Memorial service Friday, April 1, at 4pm at Life Center, 1717 S. Union Ave., Tacoma

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2011.

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Denise & Kurt Adams

April 1, 2011

Dearest Emma,Lori and family,
Dennis was one of a kind. Sweet, caring, thoughtful,active and loved God and his family. It was a privilege to know him. I will forever remember his sweet spirit and grace.

Mary Clarke

March 30, 2011

Dear Lori and sweet mama, Emma,
We are grieving with you in honor of the positive influences your beloved daddy and husband gave you, knowing his goal was to take good care of you both. We send our love, Mary and Dan Clarke, Nashville, TN

Cindy Koroma

March 30, 2011

Emma,
I am sorry to hear about Dennis. My thoughts and prayers are with you! I am thankful that I had a chance to know him and have a part in caring for him, he was alot of fun to be around and so caring of those around him.
Emma, I know he loved you dearly! And one day soon we will see him again, with a clear mind! May God wrap His arms around you and provide comfort during this time for you. Thank you for the priveledge of being allowed into your life for a season..
Cindy (nurse)

Emily "Em" Burgess

March 30, 2011

Emma and Lori,

While the circumstances under which Dennis came into my life were difficult, I am so glad to have been allowed to care for him in his final years. His smile was contagious. His laughter made everyone else in the room laugh. Dennis genuinely cared about the about the girls who cared for him and regularly spoke up when he felt that we were being worked too hard or not being treated like ladies by other residents. He was a gentleman. Many of us considered him a friend, myself included. He will be remembered with love.

Hennie Morris

March 30, 2011

Thinking about you every day, wishing I was there to help & sending love,

Joe Ellis

March 30, 2011

Dennis was one of the most kind, generous and loving people I have ever met. His profound faith in Jesus Christ was lived out through his life every single day. My life was enriched because Dennis happened to cross my life path. My prayers and condolences are with Emma and the other family members. But, we can all join the hosts of Heaven in rejoicing that a faithful servant has come home.

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