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Kim Soeder
March 10, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Dick. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. I always looked forward to seeing him at Dr. Dehlinger's office. He will be missed.
Spencer Norby
March 9, 2011
I have and will always miss Dick. He was a good father-in-law to me when I was in the family. I am most thankful that he was such a good grandfather to Sean. Sean always loved being with grandpa Dick and the goofy things they would do together. Thank you God for having Dick pass through my life. I know he is now at peace in heaven. I hope you like harmonica.
Spencer Norby
Ken and Dolores Norton
March 8, 2011
Dearest Rosetta, Ron, Kathy, Kriss, Arleen, Mike, and Patty,
Thank you for sharing your husband, father, and father-in-law with us. Dick is a second father to us. Rosetta is a second mom to us. The girls and you guys (especially Ron and Kathy who live here in Tacoma) have accepted us as your adopted brother and sister.
These are our memories of Dick (Dad). A practical joker, a musician (his harmonica), a huge smile, and an encourager and a friend to everyone.
Some Tuesday nights at the Free Meal (commonly known as O.T.) we could get Dick to "model" some women's clothes from the donation table. What a good sport! Some of us guys joined him in these "modeling" escapades.
Dad was execellent in his barbequing skills (with Mom's help of course) ..... Church Picnics and O.T. Gatherings at their house on Junett Street. We cannot forget Mom and Dad's recipe for those grilled onions!
Dad is no longer in pain for which we are thankful. Our hope, as is Dad's, in the resurrection of Jesus, our Savior. We wlll all meet again someday in the realms of heaven. This is a time in our lives that we must support each other through the difficult days ahead.
God's Peace and Love,
Ken and Dolores Norton
Diane Harwood
March 8, 2011
Rosrtta, Kathy & Family
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Dick was always kind and funny.
my prayers are with you and your family
Kathy & Mike Barker
March 8, 2011
Rosetta and Family
Mike and I will miss Dick so much. He was always upbeat and could light up a room when he came in. The OT picnics were a blast with him singing and playing his harmonica. His jokes were the best!! Mike enjoyed the times he helped Dick with the Church picnic, flipping burgers. Such a wonderful man and so blest to have had so much time with Rosetta. We love you both so much.
Becky Mader
March 7, 2011
Rosetta and family
I am so sorry that we have lost Dick
He was a very special friend and was so happy that we were able to know him and you.
I believe that Our Lord brought you two into our lives to help us get thru our challenges that we have.
Dick was a special friend to Raymond and will always remember that special bond that those two had!
He will be missed with that big smile he always had, those stories he shared,the helping hand he always gave...
It is a comfort to know that he don't have to endure the pain anymore.
May God comfort you in these days to get by.. and to know thoughts and prayers are said for you and the family.
patsy neas
March 7, 2011
My family send their sympathy and prayers to you at this time. Dick was a true gentleman and friendly soul. May your loving memories and faith sustain you. It's hard to believe how many years our family knew one another and even the years apart never diminished friendship, only renewed happy memories.
Tom Pessemier
March 7, 2011
Dick & Rosetta McKibbin are very special people to me. They are my Godparents - and I love them both very much. I'm really going to miss you, Uncle Dick. You were a great example to me on how to be a good and loving Christian man. I'll always remember you.
Jenny & Gary Pessemier
March 6, 2011
Dear Rose and family,
How Gary and I will miss our sweet hearted Uncle Dick, as our kids all knew him. Though the tears flow freely at the thought of this world no longer having him to light it up and bring joy to all he knew, I can't help but smile too, at every remberance of him.
Oh the stories he could tell. The many times our stomachs would hurt from the laughter he gave us all. I can still see him and Gary in the bedroom building cabinets and singing to Tom Jones. I remember him and Arlene building the deck that my kids played on when they needed to be outside but I couldn't watch them by the lake. Oh the joy and endless hours our kids had in the tree fort that he built over the woodshed.I could go on and on about the sweet memories I have, there are so many. We will miss him greatly but are so glad he has no more pain and we will see him again.We love you Auntie Rose and pray that you feel the loving arms of God wrapped tightly around you. Love you, Gary and Jenny
Waltraud Tiner
March 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Beth & Don Russell
March 6, 2011
Rosetta,
Sorry for your loss. We all Loved Dick and will greatly miss his smileing face, jokes, and his humor. He will be missed by us all.
Dick, Rosetta, Joan & Roger, Gig Harbor 2009
Roger & Joan Faulk
March 6, 2011
Dear Rosetta, We will cherish memories of times we spent together on the East and West coasts. Dickie was like an older brother to me. Loved his stories, his talents and his faith. Will miss talking to him at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Tracey Lipke
March 6, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a good and kind hearted man. His smile lit up a room and he always made you feel special. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Barbara(Millsap) Andrews
March 6, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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