Gisela M. Lafferty

Gisela M Lafferty On May 21st, 2011 our beloved mother, Oma, and friend peacefully passed away at home in DuPont, WA at the age of 74 after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Gisela Maria Lafferty was born in Waiblingen, Germany on June 29th, 1936. She came to the United States in 1964 after marrying her husband Edward A. Lafferty III. She was a successful business woman who owned and operated King Cleaners, Inc. in Federal Way, WA. She lived in Lakewood, WA and retired in 1990. She moved to DuPont in 2000 and shortly thereafter became President of the Savannah Oaks Homeowners' Association. She was passionate about caring for the community she so loved, and served in this role until she began her battle with cancer in 2010. Gisela's grandchildren proved to be her greatest joy. Their antics and stories thrilled her endlessly. Oma was best-known for her beauty, warmth, candor, and the will to fight for whom or what she believed. Her smile was as bright as any jewel she ever wore, and her laughter was quick and contagious. She loved her family and friends unconditionally and will be greatly missed. We take great comfort knowing she is watching over us. A special thanks to the team at Hematology Oncology NW for their generous and comforting care during her fight with cancer. Jeni, Deb, Tina, Jackie, and Dr. Oliveira provided tireless support and wisdom during the journey. Gisela is survived by her son Eddie (Colleen) Lafferty of Bonney Lake, WA, son Dan Lafferty of DuPont, WA, her grandchildren Karli, Kaila and Dalton Lafferty, Alexander and Victoria Stemp, her sister Gerda Huber of Schwabish Gmund, Germany, countless friends, and her sidekick Junior. A service to honor her memory is planned for June 4th, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the DuPont Community Center, 303 Barksdale Avenue in Historic DuPont.