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Kerry Reding
1960 - 2025
BORN
1960
DIED
2025
Kerry Reding Obituary
Kerry married James Reding in 1989, during that time her family grew as she welcomed two sons Patrick 1993 and Dylan 1997 (deceased). Kerry is preceded in death by her parents Duane and Lena Smith, sister Trudy Smith, son Dylan Reding. She is survived by her husband James Reding, son Patrick Reding. Brother Duane Smith (Shirley Rowling), Sister Laurel (Smith) John Ehrler.
Kerry loved her family, friends and her pets. She enjoyed playing games, crossword puzzles and thrifting with friends.
Please join us on October 2, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. to honor Kerry at St Johns of the Wood Catholic Church 9903 24th Ave East. Tacoma, WA 98445.
In Lieu of flowers please donate to Tacoma and Pierce County Human Society. thehumanesociety.org/.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Darlene M Hazen
Yesterday
I first met Kerry at Ford Jr. High than thru high school Franklin pierce we graduated in 1979. Very sweet caring loving compassionate loyal honest friend I did go see her while she was in hospital. love you kerry RIP with our father god bless you . Amen
Darlene hazen
Vicki
October 2, 2025
I 1st met Kerry about 1984. I ran a gas station/Deli in the Port of Tacoma. We quickly became friends, and our friendship outlived our work relationship, as both our lives progressed beyond the deli. We shared a common bond, because we were both outspoken and told it like it is. I appreciated her non apologetic , honest opinions. You always knew where you stood with her. Her loyalty as a friend was exceptional. I will miss our time together. She was someone I loved so much. Vicki
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