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Ronald Eggimann Obituary

Ronald F. Eggimann Sept. 7, 1933 Mar. 23, 2011 Ron was born, raised and spent his entire life in Tacoma, and was a veteran, having served aboard a submarine during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Hooker/Occidental Chemical as a Process Supervisor after 39 years of service. As a young boy Ron was baptized at the Sixth Ave. Baptist Church. His family always came first and were the most important things to him. He also enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors and nature. Ron was preceded in death by his father Frank C. Eggimann, and by a brother-in-law, Howard Brennan. Surviving are his son Scott J. of Spanaway, daughters Carrie and son-in-law Rick Runge of Kennewick, WA, Marie W., and Julie A., former wife Helen L. Eggimann, and his mother Ella Jay, all of Tacoma; one sister, Darlene Brennan of Homewood, Illinois, as well as numerous nephews, a niece, and a grandson, all of whom he loved very much. Visitation will be Sunday, March 27th, 1 to 4pm, and Monday, 10am to 2pm, at the Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W. in Lakewood. At Ron's request, there will be no services. Please sign the online guest book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Mar. 26 to Apr. 3, 2011.

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April 2, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for the family. Julie- we love you and are praying for you!

Chuck and Jo Elliot

March 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Carrie, Scott, Marie, and Julie. So sorry to hear about your Dad. Uncle Willie and Aunt Maxine

Lee Wise

March 26, 2011

"Sailor rest your oars", friend and cohort............ Lee Wise

JOE GRATZER

March 26, 2011

TO THE FAMILY OF RON MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. RON WAS A INSPIRATION TO ALL HE WORKED WITH AND WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.

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