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Naida Gipson Obituary

Naida Joan Gipson Naida was born in Eureka, California on November 24, 1927. She passed away on May 6, 2011, at home in Tacoma, Washington, after a courageous struggle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Ken Gipson, her son John Gipson (wife Tamako) and their children Greg and Tracy (husband Jake), her daughter Joan Mezzanatto and her children Mike and Savannah Hays, her daughter Karen Kubota (husband Keith) and their children Emily and Adam. In her honor there will be a memorial service and celebration of her life on May 22, 2011 at the Browns Point Improvement Club located at: 201 Tom-A-Wan-DA Ave NE, Browns Point, Washington 98422. The service and celebration will begin at 1:00 p.m. and food will be served. Those who wish to share their memories of Naida will have the opportunity at this event.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 15, 2011.

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Judy, Paul and Andy Ferguson

May 16, 2011

Dear Gipson Family -

I was so sorry to read of Naida's passing. She was a very special lady who I met back in Mike's Co-op preschool days. Always doing her share, always willing to help, Naida had a kind, friendly spirit that extended to both the children and the adults.

As the kids grew older, our paths would only occasionally intersect, but it was always an unexpected treat to run into her and catch up on your family. The love and pride she had for you always shone through!

Naida touched the hearts of many with her kind words and sweet smile. Your family is in our prayers. We know that a very special wife/mom/grandma is watching over you.

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