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James (Jim) T. Rebar Jim passed away 3/3/2015 at the age of 79. Jim was born in Tacoma, WA on 12/8/1935 to Michael and Elizabeth Rebar. He graduated Lincoln High School in 1954. He worked at West Coast Grocery for 31 years. The most important thing in his life was spending time with his family. He enjoyed feeding everyone and anyone. You never went hungry with Jim! His favorite pastime was looking for bargains at yard sales. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pat; his children, Patrick (Colleen) Rebar, Kathy (Daron) Uphaus, Julie (Paul) Joyce and 7 grandchildren He is also survived by his siblings; Mike, Donna (Debruler), George, and Robert "David" and special family friends, Mary Kay and Dave Westmoreland. He was preceded in death by his infant sons, Ronnie and Robbie.Services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Puyallup, WA. with a reception following. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to NW Parkinsons or the Diabetes Association.Please see full obituary at www.edwardsmemorial.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 8, 2015.

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Marion Jackson

March 14, 2015

You will be missed, may God watch over you. Your fried for 76 years.

Bernie and Denise Dalien

March 10, 2015

The neighborhood won't be the same without you here. You deserve peace of mind and body. A peaceful soul at rest.

March 8, 2015

Jim you are the best. I'm happy you are no longer suffering and I'm really going to miss you. God bless to your family. Bob and Patti Young

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