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Ella Louise Messick Ella Messick passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 4, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ella was born in Sunnyside, WA, on July 28, 1951. A Bethel H.S. graduate, Ella was a lifelong resident of the Tacoma area. She loved fishing, music, dancing and day trips. Ella was preceded in death by her father Frank Mayhak. She is survived by her loving husband Larry Messick, son Greg (Lindsay) Stril, daughter Athena (Darrin) Rayner, step-daughter Cheryl (Matt) Palmquist, one granddaughter Madison, three step-grandsons Kaci, Nathan and Daniel, mother Louise Mayhak, two brothers Delbert and George Mayhak, three sisters Thelma (Carl) Landers, Pauline (George) Dickman and Rosella Berreman. Memorial Services will be held at Fir Lane Memorial Park, 924 East 176th Street, Spanaway, on Saturday August 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. The family extends its heartfelt thank you to the Multi-Care Good Samaritan Hospice Group. Please sign online guestbook at www.firlane.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Aug. 12, 2009.

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Penny Jensen

August 14, 2023

Still think of Ella, she has not been forgotten. Lovely lady that didn't deserve what cancer did to her.

Jim Gandee

August 31, 2009

Larry, Sorrow for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Ella was a very nice person and I know you will miss her. Please call me sometime.

Shara Brown

August 17, 2009

We will all miss our Ella-Bella very, very much at Partner Oncology. Whenever I had a new patient, I would introduce them to Ella, who could kind of let them know what to expect, and give them some support on that first scary chemo day.
Ella was emotionally a very strong woman and remained tough and cheerful throughout her treatment.
I was blessed to know her and she'll be dearly missed.

Jack Farnsworth III

August 14, 2009

Larry, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you. You are in my family's thoughts. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.

John Louraine

August 13, 2009

In remembrance of my best neighbor and even better friend. As always Ella, you are in my good thoughts.

Ella, her signature smile and son, Greg.

August 13, 2009

August 13, 2009

My Aunt Ella was a wonderful lady. I will never forget everything she did for me. She taught me how to dance!! I love you Aunt Ella!! Rest in peace.

Carlene Landers

Penny Jensen

August 12, 2009

One couldn't help but love Ella. She was the Welcome Wagon of the chemo room! She found joy in the simple pleasures of life and brought forth that perspective in others.
Everytime you se a ray of sunshine break throught the clouds, it will be Ella smiling at you!
My condolences to the family, especially to Larry, who lived a real life love story with Ella. I am so sorry for your loss.

Cheryl Karalus

August 12, 2009

I will never forget Ella's wonderful smile that greeted me every morning when I came to work. She was truly a wonderful person and even though I know she was having a hard time, she found the strength to help my husband through his own battle with cancer. We will never forget her. Our thoughts and prayers are with Larry and his family.

August 12, 2009

My condolences to all of you for Ella's passing. She was such a delightful lady and always brought a smile to our staff and office when she worked with us at the East Main campus for Good Samaritan. She will be dearly missed. God bless to all of you.
Sincerely,
Dana Neil

Karen Carman

August 12, 2009

You have fought the good fight, You have finished the race, You have kept the faith. Your smile and good cheer will be sadly missed Ella. My prayers are with you Larry during this said time Karen Carman LPN (Puyallup Surgical Consultants)

My favorite photo of Ella and my newborn daughter...also Ella

August 12, 2009

Shawna Stephen

August 12, 2009

I am very sad to hear of Ella's passing, she has been such a wonderful friend to me. She will always be remembered for her kind heard, honesty and wonderful smile. This is an enormous loss for myself and all of Multicare...she will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Shawna Stephen

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