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ANNALU FARBER

1949 - 2018

ANNALU FARBER obituary, 1949-2018, Tacoma, WA

BORN

1949

DIED

2018

ANNALU FARBER Obituary

Annalu Farber In loving memory of Annalu Farber, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 25, 2018, in Tacoma, Washington. Annalu focused her life on helping others through difficult transitions by accompanying and supporting them in achieving their highest potential be it through her banking career, the many non-profits she helped lead and support, or through her own engagement in spiritual direction. She made everyone she met feel loved and she especially loved children. She could often be found on the living room floor playing and showing them how important they were to her. Annalu loved the outdoors and spent as much time as possible in the mountains or woods contemplating and connecting to nature. She also loved reading poetry, dancing and singing, attending the theater, and strengthening her community. Annalu was born on February 8, 1949, the middle child of Charles Gordon and Betty Ruth (Wilcox) Marthaler. She was married on July 27, 1997 to Stuart Julian Farber. Annalu was preceded in death by both of her parents and her husband, Stuart Farber. Annalu is survived by her two sons and their spouses Bryan Baggenstos (Melinda) and Saul Farber (Michelle); two brothers James "Marty" Marthaler and Ray "Buz" Marthaler; four grandchildren, Tyler Baggenstos, Katelen Baggenstos, Maxwell Farber and June Farber; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. There will be a brief graveside service held on Sunday, April 22nd at 9:30am at Home of Peace Cemetery in Lakewood, WA followed by a Celebration of Life service at Harmony Hill 7362 WA-106, Union, WA 98592 at 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah or Catherine Place, see the donation page on their websites WRCNU.org and catherineplace.org for donation details.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 14, 2018.

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Laurrie L Zimmerman

May 19, 2024

Always my sister. Love

Richard Albertson

April 8, 2020

We still remember Stu and Annalu. Also, it meant a lot to me when Saul come to my Moms Memorial Service. I hope Saul is still enjoying the Farber House in the middle of the block.

Marisol Melendez

April 24, 2018

Your kindness, grace and support to many who needed help is an example for all of us. It was an honor spending time with you. Thank you for tha gift.

April 20, 2018

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family and friends. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern for you at this time, at Psalm chapter 34 verse 18. I know you will miss your precious loved one every day, may God give you strength, peace and loving memories. - Ann Smith

Laurrie Zimmerman

April 19, 2018

Aloha Oe my dear, sweet friend

Dancing with mom at her wedding

Bryan Baggenstos

April 18, 2018

Lu and Stu

Bryan Baggenstos

April 18, 2018

Joshua Marthaler

April 15, 2018

She gave me an amazing version of the hobbit; that was hard cover and big to show off the amazing art work an artist had contributed to Tolkien's book. Also a three movie vhs set of the then Star Wars trilogy. It's not the gifts but they are big memories that show she knew what I loved and as it happens I do still love both of these sagas. Forever in my heart

Sister Lu and Brother Buz

Buz Marthaler

April 15, 2018

Always in my heart and on my mind--with the greatest of love to you sis.

Les Merz

April 15, 2018

Dear Saul & Family,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences!

Richard and Montatip Albertson

April 14, 2018

Dear Saul and all the Farber Family,

I remember the compassion that your father and mother showed when my father (Robert Albertson) was dying. This kindness meant a lot to my sister and I.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

22

Celebration of Life

12:30 p.m.

Harmony Hill

7362 WA-106, Union, WA

Apr

22

Graveside service

9:30 a.m.

Home of Peace Cemetery

Lakewood, WA

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