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JEAN PETORAK Obituary

Jean Elizabeth Petorak Our mother, Jean Petorak, passed away Saturday evening, January 22, 2011, with her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephew, and the birth mother of her youngest daughter all at her side. Mom was preceded in death by our dad, John, and our brother, Daniel. Survivors include her children Darrell and wife Julie, Lisa and husband Brian, Laurie and husband Matt, grandchildren Derek, Keith, Kari, Mehrzad and Shayda, great-grandchildren Jordie and Nyla, a brother, Chuck, and his wife Clair, a sister-in-law, Jeanne, and her husband Jack, Laurie's birth-mom Sue, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, all who held a very special place in Mom's heart. A memorial service will be held at 12:00PM Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Fife Community Center, 2111 54th Avenue East, Fife WA. 98424. Please visit her complete memorial online at: www.yahnandson.com .

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 27, 2011.

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Judy Swendsen-Smith

February 8, 2011

Petorak Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I just found out yesterday from Pat Hulcey.I really liked your mom. I remember her sitting out in front of her house on nice days. I was heading down to my mom's place and I would stop and chat awhile with your mother. I did that every time I would see her out. She worked hard as a nurse and I knew what that was like.I'm so sorry for your loss and as Dale said earlier. We'll see her in heaven. May God comfort and give your family peace during this time. Love your neighbor Judy Swendsen Smith

Dale & Myra Clark

January 27, 2011

Jean was like a second mother to me. I loved to talk with her she was so loving. Her humor was off the wall sometimes that's what made her so special. I will see you in heaven till then I send you my love. Dale Clark

Jean & granddaughter, Shayda. Her favorite picture!

January 27, 2011

Jean and her granddaughter, Kari, with their matching shirts!

January 27, 2011

Moms 80th birthday wish~a ride on her sons Harley

January 27, 2011

Patti McKenna

January 27, 2011

Aunt Jean was the best Aunt to have. I remember her making home made rootbeer during the summer and going swimming in her swimming pool during the summer too! She was the kind of Aunt that every kid would wish for and a very loving Aunt too! She will truly be missed by all that knew her and I will miss her coming up to see me and the Day Care kids!
You are truly going to be missed very much from your caring ways with all kids and adults too! Love and miss you Aunt Jean

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