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Gloria Lavick Obituary

Gloria A. Lavick Gloria A. Lavick passed away suddenly on July 5, 2007. She was born in Spokane, WA on October 4, 1949, and was a graduate of Holy Names Academy and Washington State University. Gloria enjoyed traveling, hiking and camping with family and friends; she was an avid sports fan and a loyal Cougar. She participated in relays and running events and completed both the San Diego and New York City marathons. After retiring from Medical Rentals, the family-owned business, she spent many hours volunteering as a tutor in the Werlin Reading Program. Gloria was a loving wife and mother and is survived by her husband Jim, her son Jacob, and her extended family of six brothers, a sister, and many nieces and nephews. Gloria touched our lives with her kind and generous spirit. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County. A celebration of her life will be held on July 12, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Charles Wright Academy, 77223 Chambers Creek Road W in Tacoma, WA. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jul. 9, 2007.

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Kim Warner

August 3, 2007

Glo - I will forever miss yur smile and your caring attitude. You had an enthusiasm and lust for life that goes unmatched. I am richer for having been your brother and hope to be more like you in the future. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Rose

July 20, 2007

Jim and Jake...It's hard to express the sadness I feel on the loss of Glo, it has truly left a whole in my heart. Glo had a special quality of making everyone feel very special and a magnetic spirit. I will miss our Wednesday coffee sessions, birthday celebrations, happy hours and most of all Glo in general. Glo was an example to all of us on how to live life to the fullest.

Sara Carlberg

July 13, 2007

My husband and I were riding our bicycles on our "standard" route and arrived at Gloria Lavick's accident scene shortly after she passed away. We were deeply affected by her accident and death as I had almost been hit there a few weeks earlier. Ralph and I send our condolences to her family and friends and feel that we wish that we had known her.

eunice burns

July 13, 2007

Jake and Mr. Lavick,
I was very saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers have been with you daily.

Eunice` Burns
(Anthony's Mom)

Sue Ring

July 12, 2007

Jim, I did not have the opportunity to know Glo as most did. I lived her adventures and awesome good times from stories told by Ron and Pat. It seems as though her energy and quest for living life to the fullest was fulfilled. I know you and your son will miss her very much and the days ahead will be difficult. You certainly have a wonderful extended family, so please lean on them. I am sure they all want to be there for you. I hope you and Lance will look me up for coffee one morning.

Bob Minnerly

July 12, 2007

Dear Jim and Jake,
So sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Sandra and I send you our deepest sympathy and prayers for peace within your hearts. Such a vital person was Glo. Her heart and vitality were into everything she did, and we all benefited from her presence. Wish we could be there to tell you in person that we share your loss.
Bob and Sandra Minnerly

Linda Pitsch

July 11, 2007

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Glo.I only knew her through the exercise class'at Bally's.I will always remember her energy and her wonderful smile.She will be greatly missed.

Judi Moccia-Sattler

July 11, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Douglas Erwin

July 10, 2007

Judy and I were deeply saddened to hear of Gloria's passing. She was a very caring person and a wonderful wife to Jim and mother to Jake. Our thoughts and prayers are with them

Jerry and Marilyn Fenton

July 9, 2007

Dear Jim. we want you to know the sadness in our hearts for you and Jake. We remember how Glo lit up the room with her happy energy at the occasions when we were together. Our very deepest sympathy, Jerry and Marilyn Fenton, (Camie's parents)

Gary and Jenny Pessemier

July 9, 2007

Dear Jim and Jake,
Gary and I are so sorry to hear of Gloria's death. She was such a special and loving person and we know she will leave a huge, empty place in a lot of our lives, most especially yours. We know that you will always remember her awesome smile because when we think of Gloria we remember how she would light up to whomever she was speaking to and made each and every person she came in contact with feel so special. Our prayers are with you.

Christine Herrst

July 9, 2007

Glo's smiling face will be missed. She was a ray of sunshine in my classes at Bally's. She was one of the most determined students I ever had to learn Step aerobics...backwards for many months but when she got it-her face just LIT up! I will miss her smiling face and happy words. My prayers are with family and friends.

Judy Hale

July 9, 2007

I know that anyone in this life who had the pleasure of meeting Glo feels blessed. There was something incredible special about this woman, from her winning smile to her warm and caring heart, and not to mention her enthusiastic spirit. She made a difference in our world.

Pat Warner

July 9, 2007

Glo, I will miss you more than you ever will know. There are so many happy experiences we had together and our last trip to the "Spa" will always be a tresured memory. You will always be with me "sis". I love you

Chris Nevares

July 9, 2007

Words can not express my sadness of hearing about Glo's unexpected passing. I will miss her more then I can say in my Wednesday cycling class at Bally. She worked hard in class and always had a smile on her face! She was truly one of the nicest people you would ever meet. The "back row" will never be the same. My heart goes out to her family and friends at this time and the days ahead.

Bob Kiley

July 9, 2007

I will miss her awesome smile and kind diposition.....There will be a big hole in "spinning" with out her presence.

Bob Kiley

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