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David Stokesberry Obituary

David M Stokesberry Born May 15, 1921 in Alder, WA. David passed away peacefully at his home in Puyallup on September 26, 2011. A WWII Veteran. A man of many intrests which included being an active scout master of Troop 29 for seventeen years. He received the Silver Beaver Award. He was a second generation bee keeper and a educator in the Tacoma School District. An avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed gardening and was a master gardener. Other intrests included; pottery, scuba diving, photography, geology and ornithology. A loving husband, great father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his three children and their spouces, grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was a dedicated student of life and lived it to the fullest. He will be missed. Services will be held at the Fruitland Grange, 11102 86th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373 on November 5th at 2pm.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Oct. 4, 2011.

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October 7, 2011

Heartfelt condolences from the staff at Good To Be Home Care. Diana and Lee especially want you to know that they appreciated the opportunity to be of assistance to Mr. Stokesberry.

Yours, Brian Davis

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