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Alan Wentjar Obituary

Alan James Wentjar

Born in Olympia on July 7, 1948 to E.F. and Jean Wentjar, Alan passed away on February 7, 2009 in Tacoma. A long time resident of Tacoma, he was a 1966 Olympia High School graduate. He is survived by his sister, Jeri Berg of Clyde HIll, and her family. Per his request, there will no services.

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Published by The Olympian on Feb. 15, 2009.

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Dena (O'Neil) Lee

March 4, 2009

Jeri,
So very sorry for your loss,I just learned of Alan's death. He will live on in our memories of long ago school times filled with laughter and happines.
Dena

Molly (Monahan) Morgan

February 19, 2009

Jeri, I am so sorry to hear of Alan's death. He was a great guy, and we had some wonderful times in school together. I have thought of him over the years. I know this is a very hard time for you and hope his memory will give you comfort.

Cheryl Wilson

February 16, 2009

Dear Jeri & Family:
I just learned of Alan's death. My prayers go out to you and your family. I was also a classmate of Alan's from grade school thru high school. Please accept my condolences.
Cheryl Wilson
(Anchorage, Ak)

Raven Hume Hawk

February 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Alans family. I went to school with Alan at Olympia and remember him and the fun we shared at school. He was a fun person, I lost touch with him thru the years and hope his life was happy. Such a short life I am so sorry.

Taya Higgins

February 15, 2009

Dear Jeri,
I am sorry to learn of Alan's death. I'd lost touch with him over many years but always wished him well. Please accept my condolences.
Taya (Clishe) Higgins

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