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Monica Christina Hillstead

1950 - 2024

Monica Christina Hillstead obituary, 1950-2024, Tacoma, WA

BORN

1950

DIED

2024

Monica Hillstead Obituary

Monica Christina Hillstead

March 28, 1950 - September 5, 2024

Tacoma, Washington - Monica C. Hillstead was born in Tacoma, WA on March 28, 1950 and passed away peacefully on Sep 5, 2024 in Tacoma. Monica graduated from Lincoln HS 1968. Monica had a long career working with different grocery chains. She was a very hard working, independent, loving, friendly woman of her word. Her laugh was very contagious. She was loved by so many and will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents Monroe and Thelma Smith, Brother Gordy Hess, Sister Judy Hess. She is survived by Sister Carol Ganwich, Brother Tom (Candy) Thomas, Fiancé Dennis Bradley, Sister in Law Barbara Hess and many Nieces and Nephews.

Celebration of life will be held on Oct 6th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the VFW 4741 N. Baltimore Tacoma, WA.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Sep. 13 to Sep. 15, 2024.

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Jan Brown

September 15, 2024

I am praying for the family. Monica was a very special person. She will be deeply missed. I know she will live in my heart.May, God be with Monica´s family, helping them with the grief of losing such a very special person - Jan Brown

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