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Lydia Biggs Obituary

Lydia Jean Biggs Lydia "Fluffy" (Barnhart) Biggs, 53, passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007 at Tacoma General Hospital of complications from a stroke. Lydia was born December 13, 1953 in Seattle, Washington, and attended school in Carnation, Washington. Lydia worked as a custodian in the Puyallup School Dist for 18 years, and prior to that she was a taxi driver in the Seattle area. Lydia is survived by her husband of 26 years, Lee, who resides at the family home in Spanaway, WA. She is also survived by her son Terry Girard (Jaime), her daughter Stephenie Burkhart, a sister, Debi Long (Chuck), and a brother, Steven Barnhart. She also had two grandchildren, two nieces, and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Barnhart and her mother Geraldine (Tralnes) Gamble, as well as her sister Karen Ray. Lydia retired last year and was looking forward to traveling and spending time with Lee in their RV at the ocean. The ocean beach was one of her favorite places to spend time with her friends and family. Everyone who knew her remembers how she enjoyed collecting Winnie the Pooh collectables and doing needlepoint. She always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and was eagerly awaiting the birth of a new granddaughter. Lydia will be missed very much by family and several special friends. Services will be announced.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Aug. 15, 2007.

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Mark and Elisa Auvil

August 16, 2007

Terry and Jamie,

Mark and I would like you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers right now. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. We love you guys...

Mark and Elisa Auvil

Patty Fisher

August 15, 2007

You will be missed Lydia. God bless Lee & all the family you leave behind.

doug and Christi Larrew

August 15, 2007

You all be in our thought and in our prayers each and every day. So.. Will your mom. She is just on a extended vacation at the ocean or anywhere you all are. Just remember that. Lydia will be missed each and every second of every day. We have all been so very blessed to have had the chance for her to touch all of our lives. She will always be in everyones hearts and fondest memories. Here's to you Lydia, you will always have the wind beneath your wings and the waves below you. Love you all.

Stephan and Nora May Turner

August 15, 2007

(2 Timothy 4:6-8)
6.For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.7.I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:8.Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

We are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You and your family are in our every thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family and comfort you all in your time of grief.

Christy Powell

August 15, 2007

LYDIA- YOU WILL BE WELL MISSED! THE STAND WASN'T COMPLETE WITHOUT YOUR FACE THERE DURING THE DAY!

Lee Biggs

August 15, 2007

Thank you for 26 years. The most wonderful 26 years. You were my soul mate and partner in life. I love you and will miss you.

DAWN BARTCH

August 15, 2007

I AM VERY SORRY TO THE FAMILY, I KNOW YOU ALL MISS HER SO MUCH. I ONLY KNEW HER FOR A SHORT TIME, BUT COULD SEE THE LOVE SHE HAD FOR YOU.

Terry Girard

August 15, 2007

We love you Mom, we will miss you.

Terry, Jamie, & Brayden

STEPHENIE BURKHART

August 15, 2007

WE LOVE AND WILL MISS YOU EVERYDAY MOM....

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