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1970
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2014
Stephanie Hailey Obituary
13 July 1970 ~ 31 October 2014
Stephanie was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, to parents Scott and Muriel Tomkins. With her sister Alison, Stephanie spent much of her early childhood in Lytham, Lancashire. The family moved to Louisiana, USA in 1982 and joined her father where he worked for Martin Marietta on the Space Shuttle program. In 1987 the family moved back to the Seattle area and Stephanie graduated from Interlake High School. She married Marcus Hailey in 1992, received her Associates Degree in Social Studies in 1994 and in 1996 their son Brandon was born. They were divorced in 1999, Brandon staying with his father.
Stephanie lived and worked in various parts of Washington before settling in the Spokane area in 2006. During an emergency procedure to remove an obstruction in her stomach she suffered cardiac arrest and died. She was 44 years of age.
Remembered as a bright, cheerful, attractive and lively young girl, she was loved by her family both in the USA and England and will always be in their hearts.
A memorial will be held at a later date.
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September 26, 2016
I had been searching through so many social media sites trying to find my long-lost friend from Lytham when I discovered this post in the paper. I was so sad and was hoping one day we would finally meet again. well, one day in heaven we may but for now God bless you stephanie and your family. nina from lytham
Andrew Wu
December 9, 2014
I worked with Stephanie at Entertainment publications in Redmond, WA. We lost touch with each other when she left the company. She was a super special lady and over the years I have been trying to reconnect with her but was unsuccessful. Something told me to do another search today and I ran across this. Sad to hear such a good person gone so early. My prayers are with the family.
Heinz & Gerda
December 7, 2014
Scott & Muriel, May God comfort you in the sudden and unexpected loss of your daughter. Is. 55:8-9.
John - Eleanor Branthoover
December 7, 2014
Scott - Muriel
We are saddened at your loss. If you need anything, please call on us.
John & Eleanor Branthoover
December 5, 2014
To the Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. May the most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
December 4, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 119:76
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