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Clifford Fry Obituary

Clifford R. FRY 84, WWII Veteran, Meat Cutter, Fireman. Died July 13th, 2010, at home, with his family by his side. Cliff is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Alice E. Fry and his son Gary Fry. He is survived by his two daughters Karla J. Wollum and Tracy L. Niemczyk, along with grandchildren Brian Smith, Kyle Fry, Jennifer Thorp, Stacie Fry, John Niemczyk, Katie Singh and 6 great grandchildren. Cliff was a Baker in the Navy in Iwo Jima where his ship was shot down and sunk. He returned home to mar ry Alice and work as a Meat Cutter at Guis Market till he went to work for Thriftway in his 40's. He also was a dedicated Fireman of 37 years in the City of Pacific, contributing many hours volunteering his time either, fighting fires, going on calls, playing Santa or planning Easter Egg hunts for the community. Cliff and Alice then moved to Concrete, Washing ton, where they had built a home for retirement. He will be interned with his Beloved Wife at Tahoma National Cemetery on July 21st, 2010 at 10:30, followed by a gathering at his daughter Tracy's home for a Celebration of his life.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jul. 19, 2010.

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Margaret Pullar

July 24, 2010

I was on vacation in Montana and just learned today (7/24) of Cliff's passing. I'm sorry I wasn't able to join you for his memorial. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss of this very fine man. I have many fond and happy memories of Cliff and Alice and will always consider Cliff one of the "good guys".

Most sincerely,
Margaret (Bradley) Pullar

Kathy Grill

July 21, 2010

How do you say goodbye to someone who has been such a huge part of your life. Cliff you have always been there for all of us making sure that your family had everything they needed when the times were tough from food on our table to a great little pair of red patent leather shoes that you and Aunt Alice bought for me for back to school I loved those shoes and I will never forget that day it was priceless just like you. I'm sad for all of us that today is our last day with you but joyful in my heart that you are with the love of your life may you rest in peace .. Your niece Kathy

July 19, 2010

We were so sorry to hear hear of Cliff's passing, he was a great person and friend. al so enjoyed fishing with him and shooting the breeze at Gary'sAl thought of him as a 3rd father, after his own and father in law. Donna knew Cliff from the grocery days and they shared many of the same friends.We wish we could make the serivice but will be unable to due to Al's health, but will be there is spirit thinking all all of you Al and Donna Anderson Moses Lake

Jennifer Thorp

July 19, 2010

Grandpa I will miss you dearly. Thank you for everything you have done for all of us.

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