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Anita Graham (Olsen) Anita Isabel Olsen, formerly Anita Graham, of Tacoma, WA, was born July 1, 1957 and died July 12, 2011. She was the daughter of (the late) George and Helen Graham of Tacoma. Anita attended St. Patrick's Elementary, Aquinas Academy High School, and graduated from Bellarmine High School in 1975. Anita is survived by her devoted friend Henry Olsen, her six siblings, Marian, Marjorie, James, John, Ronald and Jean, and her ten nephews and nieces. Anita especially enjoyed being an aunt, and loved her nephews and nieces dearly. She admired her mother's knowledge of antiques and used her own talent to search for treasures at local thrift stores. Anita was loved and will be missed by her caring family and friends who will cherish the memories of love, laughter, and joy they shared with her over the years. Burial will be private.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jul. 31, 2011.

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Ron Graham

August 22, 2011

Thanks to all who have remembered Anita. Miss you too dear sister. You always had a good word for me.

August 14, 2011

AGAIN AND AGAIN ANITA LOVE FROM YOU SHOWS UP FROM YOUR SPIRT ..IT BRINGS TEARS AND WONDERFUL FEELINGS ST THE SAMETIME I WAS SO LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A SPECIAL LADY AS A GOGDAUGHTER AND SISTER AND MY YOUNGEST SISTER YOU ARE WITH US ALL FOREVER SAY HELLO TO MOM AND DAD LOVE YOU JIM

Karen Finch

August 1, 2011

Anita,

My heart is so sad that your journey on this planet is over so quickly. You will be missed by many people who love you very much!! Although I have not been in touch since high school you were often in my thoughts and I am truly sorry that I did not reach out and countact you. My love, prayers and tears are with your family.

Colleen Clark

August 1, 2011

Dear family and friends - I went to both Aquinas and Bellarmine with Anita. I can't express how sad I became seeing her beautful obit in the paper yesterday. She always had a smile and something nice to say to everyone she encountered. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Anita will be forever in your heart (& mine)!

daisy graham

July 30, 2011

Aunt Anita, you will be dearly missed. The memories i have with you are truly great ones. I love you! -Daisy

July 30, 2011

i love you anita your brother jim

Martin Dickson

July 26, 2011

My sister – in – law Anita was great and will be sorely missed.
Her visits to our house were always an adventure in love and sharing.
Gifts and treasures from yard sales or flee markets were exchanged. Anita never failed to ask about me and send her regards with Jean. Anita was a special person to me and to my family. Go with Love Anita.

Jessica Dickson

July 24, 2011

Anita was a wonderful person and a great Aunt. Whenever she visited she would always compliment and praise me, interested in every detail of my life, from academics, to faith, to even physique. She is dearly missed.

annalisa Farley

July 24, 2011

I am Christine Watsons daughter...My mother loved you dearly...Rest in peace<3 Love Annalisa Farley-

chris watson-king

July 24, 2011

Went to grade school with Anita.... and remained friends after that then lost contact....remembering warmly our friendship, the sleepovers, the good times... you will be missed. My condolences to your family ...

Madlyn Locke- Shepherd

July 24, 2011

I went to school with Anita St Patrick's, Aquinas ans Bellarmine. She was a dear friend and I had always wanted to get back in touch with her. I pray her family is comforted during this time.

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