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Merle Holdener Obituary

Merle Holdener Merle Holdener, 78, was born Nov. 24, 1928 to Ernest and Louise Griffel and sent to join Jesus Christ in Heaven on April 19, 2007. She lived a happy and wonderful life and made many people proud. She leaves behind the love of her husband, Albert, of 57 wonderful years, their 2 sons, Fred (Rhonda) and Jim, Her sister, Joanne "Mitzi" Olson, 6 grandchildren; Wendy Johnson, Jonathan, Kim, Megan, Kellan and Matthew and 2 great grandchildren, Andrew and Alexander. Merle had blessed many hearts and was appreciated and loved for all the great things she had done. She is remembered as the most caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was dedicated to her faith as a Catholic and was a member of the Swiss Ladies Society and had been a great supporter to many different charities and never failed to help any other who was in need. She will be deeply missed and always loved by all who knew her. Her heart will be with us forever and eternity to come. Viewing will be Tues. 4-8PM at Powers Funeral Home, 320 W. Pioneer, Puyallup, WA 98371. Funeral Service is Wed. 11:00 AM at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Fife. Burial will be in the Sumner City Cemetery.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 23, 2007.

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Deborah Whittier

April 26, 2007

God grant His peace and comfort at this very painful time. Merle was a very nice lady, I know she will be missed.

Brandon Jones

April 24, 2007

God bless, and keep you and your family. From Brandon at Dr. Shonnard's office.

Sonny Turner

April 24, 2007

Fred and Jim,
We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please give your dad our condolences. We still enjoy her potatoe salad recipie after all these years.
Sonny and Peewee Turner

Margaret Braunberger

April 23, 2007

Dear Al, Fred, Jim and Families: Our Deepest Sympathy is extended to all of you in your loss... She was a REAL SHINING LIGHT..... She will be missed... Her friendly personality will be missed at all the doings also... Take Care, and May she rest in Peace... THe Braunberger families (nee Lindauer ) and Wiley Jones..

Ron Hopkins

April 23, 2007

Jim & Family,
I was saddened to hear your mother passed away, I lost mine in 85, I remember meeting her several times back in our school days, she was allways very pleasant, you will allways have the memories and, she will allways be watching over you and the family. Take care...

Pauline KOmbol

April 23, 2007

Dear Al and Family,
Cal and I were stunned when Lois Hamilton called to tell us of our beautiful Merle/s passing...we will especially treaure our last visit with you both and will call when we return from Arizon .our love and prayers Pauline Kombol and Cal Bashaw

Susan Kaelin

April 23, 2007

Dear Al, Fred, Jim & family,

I was surprised and saddened to read of Merle's passing; I would often think of you folks. If I were not away this week on vacation, I would be present for the services. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

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