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Connie Engvall Obituary
November 25, 2022
Graham, Washington - Connie Engvall, age 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, November 25, 2022. She was born in Tacoma on December 6, 1941, attended Tacoma schools, and graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1963. Connie had a successful 30-year career as a classroom teacher for Tacoma Public Schools, retired, and after further schooling, became a licensed massage therapist with a dual practice in Tacoma and on Anderson Island where she had a second home. Sadly, Alzheimer's disease affected the last ten years of her life.
Connie is survived by her son, Kyle Perkins, and his wife Tina, and grandchildren Christian and Kylie Perkins, her sister Linda Barber and brother John Engvall, their families, and many close relatives.
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Karri Collins
December 7, 2022
I meet Connie latter in life with common link of Alzheimer's with my Dad. She was always kind and upbeat and I am very grateful that she befriended my Dad. Wishing her family peace and comfort.
Kendall Culwell
December 2, 2022
Aunt Connie was the ultimate "fun aunt." The one who encouraged you eat ice cream at 10 a.m., and who would let you stay up until midnight playing board games. She always had an extra quarter for us to get more candy at the store, and had the best advice. I still say "Yumm-Oh" to this day when I eat something delicious because she coined that phrase. I have countless memories of her, from the most fun sleepovers on Anderson Island and Tacoma, and our big extended family trip to Hawaii in 1983. She had the best smile and the biggest heart. One consistent memory I have, is Kyle and all of us other 4 cousins walking through the woods with Connie on the Island singing, "The Ants Go Marching." Rest in peace Aunt Connie. You are profoundly missed.
Aysin Clay
December 2, 2022
I was Connie´s massage client every Sunday afternoon till she could not do anymore. We used to discuss books. She had confided to me when she got suspicious that she might be in the beginning of Alzheimer´s. She was open minded, very bright and the best massage therapist. She did not want to live with Alzheimer´s. May she rest in peace. I will always remember her with wonderful memories.
Christian Perkins
December 1, 2022
Grandma, May your beautiful soul forever rest in paradise , Go finish all of those crossword puzzles you loved to solve ! , Go enjoy your absolute favorite dark chocolate candy´s ,Go read all the books you could imagine, Play scrabble up there with papa show him up in a couple of games I´m am thankful that you are no longer suffering i am thankful that you are in a better place now no longer fighting the dementia, you were one of the strongest women I´ve ever known you´ve beaten all of the odds that have ever came your way.
We love you Grandma Go give heaven some hell
Gretta Merwin
December 1, 2022
Connie is a part of my happiest memories. Every family celebration, every holiday, every Anderson Island adventure was more fun because she was there.
I will remember you always, Connie, and miss you.
Tina Perkins
December 1, 2022
My beautiful mother in law! Thank you for loving me from day one. I pray that you are at peace and that you are reading books and doing crosswords again! I love you always.
Kris Wesson
December 1, 2022
Connie was my "rock". She was a great listener, willing helper and friend. For many years after retirement, we would meet bimonthly for lunch which would often inspire our crazy adventures. I will always miss Connie and hold a special spot for her in my heart.
Nori Hemphill
November 30, 2022
Connie will be remembered as a fun friend, and to me...a loving and special cousin. The many fun times we shared from birth through the years are treasured. I still laugh at some of the antics and escapades we enjoyed throughout childhood and into our adult lives. She was faithful in NEVER sharing a secret. If she said "honest" she would never tell and so I could share with her things I haven't shared with anyone else. It has been a pleasure and honor to have her in my life and I will always love her.
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