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Florence Gleason Perry Obituary

Florence Irene Gleason Perry Florence Irene Gleason Perry passed away on September 25, 2019 due to natural causes at St. Joe's Hospital in Tacoma, WA. A graduate of Stadium High School in Tacoma and the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London, Irene built a successful career as a hair stylist at her own salon for many years in Tacoma. She loved the arts and enjoyed trying new things. Irene took painting and massage therapy classes, was an avid knitter (for a spell), and was always fashion-forward with a penchant for bling. She enjoyed painting rocks with her female artist group, having birthday lunches with her friends, doing yoga, traveling, and attending family gatherings in Montana. Irene endured life's hardships with grace and a generosity of spirit. She was a devoted daughter and caretaker, and will always be remembered as a deeply caring friend with an excellent sense of humor and optimistic view of the world. Irene is survived by her husband Paul Perry of Tacoma; brother, sister, and sister-in-law Lee, Gayle, and Kathy Gleason; and her nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, all of whom she loved unreservedly. Irene is preceded in death by her mother, father, and brother.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Oct. 20, 2019.

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Diane Burkhart

May 21, 2022

Deepest sympathy to the family. Unfortunately I didn't keep in very good contact with Irene as evidenced by I just heard about her passing. She was my son Charlie's godmother. We met back when we were neighbors in North Tacoma in about 1975. My last name at that time was Safford. She was a very caring and understanding person.

November 26, 2019

Missing you today...❤

November 19, 2019

November 18, 2019

Dear Paul, I was sorry to hear that Irene passed away. I remember that she was thoughtful and very kind. I enjoyed her amazing knowledge about so many interesting things.

Jayne Fortt

mary wainwright

October 29, 2019

I dearly loved knowing Irene and having her for a friend. We spent three weeks together enjoying Paris and living in a divine apartment back a few years ago.
Irene taught me and encouraged me and to teach Yoga.
I'm very sorry to learn of her death just yesterday by seeing her photo on Facebook..
My heartfelt condolences to Paul and all who loved her.
Sincerely,
mary wainwright

Shelia Gomillion

October 28, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we learn of Irene's passing. On be have of The South Sound Autoimmune Support and Surrounded by Others United by Lupus that we to like to extend our sincere condolences. We always enjoyed seeing her when she was able to join us for lunch. We will all miss her in our own special way.

Shelia Gomillion

October 28, 2019

It is with a very heavy hearts that we learn about Irene's passing. On behalf if the South Sound Autoimmune Support Group and Surrounded by Others United by Lupus that we offer our sencere condolences. We truly enjoyed seeing her when ever she was able to out and have lunch. We will all miss her in our own special way.

Maxie Di Julio

October 28, 2019

I met Irene in 2010 when she came to our Lupus Support Group in Tacoma. She was such a lovely lady, and beside battling all her other illnesses, including Lupus, she always had a smile on her face and kinds words to say. She will be greatly missed my our Lupus Clan. R.I.P. my dear friend.

October 24, 2019

Paul, I am so sorry for your loss. Irene was a dear friend. I will always remember her posing in the calendar for my grandchildren. We had a lot of fun together.
Marsha Cunningham

Carl Bouffiou

October 22, 2019

I met Irene about 1978. We were great friends ever since. She cut my hair, we had lunches for Birthdays, traveled France together and helped each other. I loved the unique, quirky person she was. Miss you lots Irene. See you in heaven.

October 21, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Irene's passing.
Such a good friend and creative artist. I visited her every 5 weeks for over 40 years for the greatest haircut in Tacoma. I'll never forget the lovely, caring person that she was.
Laurie Dooley

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