TERRY DACCA

Terry Dacca Our loving mother, spouse, friend and co-worker, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2011 surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Frank, of Gig Harbor, and their two sons, Ryan and Joe, of Seattle. She is also survived by her sister, Laurie Mosher (Seamus) of Gig Harbor, and her brother, Mike Mosher (Celia, Sean, Troy and Shannon) of Fullerton, CA. Born Terese Lynn Mosher on July 26, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the first child of Richard and Marjorie Mosher. The family lived in the Midwest until their big move to Fullerton, CA in 1966. Terry excelled in school in view of her strong Midwest values, and received her degree in psychology from the University of California, Davis, in 1973. Shortly before graduation, she met the love of her life, Frank, who was a third-year law student. For nearly 40 years, they made a "great team" and their lives were intertwined with humor, family, love and service to others and the community. For 35 years, Terry devoted her life's work to the criminal justice system. In 1975 she was one of the first Pre-Trial Services Officers for U.S. Probation in Los Angeles. Beginning in 1977, she worked for the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office for five years. In 1982 Terry began her service as a State Probation Officer, and after several years returned to work for the Prosecutor's Office in the mid-1980s until her passing when she held the position of Administrative Manager. In addition to being a pioneer in victim advocacy, she served as a mentor and advisor to many young professional women. Terry had a passion and engagement for life, with an emphasis on humor and a compassion for others. Her first love was family and her children, and she also loved gardening, the outdoors and her book club of close friends. Although cut short, her life had a tremendous impact in the community and on the lives of the people she touched. We will miss her dearly. A service to celebrate Terry's life will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the St. Leo Food Connection, 710 So. 13th St., Tacoma, WA 98405 or to the Family Justice Center Foundation Fund, Crystal Judson Family Justice Center, 718 Court "E", Tacoma, WA 98402. Condolences may be sent online via www.terrydacca.com .