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GERALDINE DELL Obituary

Geraldine Ann Dell Age 72, passed away suddenly in Hilo, Hawaii, on Friday, March 11, while on a cruise with her husband, Frank. She was born in 1938 in Whittier, California, and moved to Lakewood, Washington in 1976. She was devoted to her family, loved playing golf and bridge at Oakbrook Golf and Country Club. Gerry was also retired after a long and successful career as an executive for Group Health Cooperative. She is survived by her husband, Frank; two children, Jay and Jan; and four grandchildren, Carly, Tyler, Kelly, and Rhett; and a loving extended family. A informal memorial gathering for Gerry will be held at Oakbrook Golf and Country Club on April 5th at 2PM.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2011.

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April 5, 2011

I hope the service went well today and am thinking about you and your family Jan Marie. Rogers

April 4, 2011

Mother’s loss is indeed greater and more grievous. It was she who held your little finger as you toddled along. It was she who saw you grow on and be a successful woman. Let us all pray for her and take inspiration from her life. Patsinell Meithof

Les Becker

March 26, 2011

My sincere sympathy to her family. When I was a new physician at Cushman Clinic many years ago I quickly realized that Gerry was a strong and capable leader. She helped motivate us to act in ways to keep the co-op strong and our patients healthy. Thanks Gerry.

March 25, 2011

I m so sorry for your loss. You will be greatly missed.I remember Gerry from the Speciality Center on Tacoma Avenue. I worked with her there for many years. She was always nice to me. Always called me by name when ever we passed in the hallway.
Robert Carter Tacoma,Washington

March 23, 2011

Gerry hired me to work for Sound Health. She was a really nice person, and fun to work with. I'm sorry for your loss

Merilyn Elliott

March 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with in this time of sadness. I had work with Gery at TSC speciality bldg during the transition and move. May God bless and be with during this healing time. sincerely Sarah Buchonis LPN TSC Cardiology

Chris Anderson

March 22, 2011

I am so sad to hear this. I worked many years ago with Gerry before there was any kind of Specialty Center. I always found her to be kind and ready to listen.

Pamela Mercer

March 22, 2011

I worked with Gerry for several years at Group Health - she sometimes seemed a bit gruff, but when you got to know her you realized just how kind and generous a person she was - as well as incredibly smart and dedicated. I'm so sorry very for your loss.

rose long

March 22, 2011

Oh my goodness...Gerry was amazing...always on it...met her when i started at the Specialty Center in the Urology Department before this clinic was born. She was always kind to me and always appreciative of my sense of humor. She was missed when she retired and i will miss seeing her in the clinic when she came for appointment.
rose long

March 22, 2011

So sorry to hear of her passing. I remember her most from the Tacoma Specialty Center. She would always greet me by name with a smile. She made everyone feel like a mamber of the team.

Dawn Akers

March 22, 2011

I worked with Gerry from 1983 until she retired. She was always a hands on manager. She was a pleasure to work with. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Jay Gusick

March 22, 2011

Gerry led the design, building, and opening of the Group Health's Tacoma Medical Center, adjacent to the MultiCare campus. She was warm and caring; had a great sense of humor; and was truly dedicated to the well-being of staff and to the health and safety of our patients.

Al Truscott, MD

March 22, 2011

I remember Gerry as practical, friendly, and always ready with a smile and a good morning. I worked with her during her whole career at Group Health.

Al Truscott, MD

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