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Merrilyn Williams (Schoonhoven) Born in Kansas City, March 16, 1936; died March 15, 2010. Grew up in California. Loved her bike, her horse, and the beach. Married young, had four girls, divorced twice, ended up in the old Tillicum farmhouse she loved so much. Merrilyn drove a cab for 30 years. When not driving, she boogied, truly enjoyed her friends, and was always fun to be around. In later years, her home became her most loved companion. Her half-acre garden was a designated wildlife sanctuary. She made the most of life, but wasn't ready to go. As one nurse said "she was a pistol." Preceded in death by her baby Julie, daughter Debbe, and brother Larry. Survived by daughters Becky McNeil and Toot Reid, and granddaughter Koreen Peterson and family. Thanks to all her caregivers. More about Merrilyn at www.edwardsmemorial.com .

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 25, 2010.

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James Adams

April 23, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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