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TERRY CAVENDER Obituary

Terry Cavender Age 66, of Puyallup, WA, died peacefully while at work on Thursday, 1/29/15. Terry graduated from Lewis and Clark H.S. and Whitworth University in Spokane, WA, where he received his Master's in Ed. His career spanned 45 years as an educator, coach and an administrator, the latest position in the Puyallup School District. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Cavender, his daughters Keeley Drotz (Dallas), Brynn Cavender, granddaughters Nevaya and Adelyn Drotz and siblings, Paula and Guy. He was well-known and much loved throughout the state of WA, and will be sorely missed. Memorial at Rogers High School Auditorium Saturday, 3/7/15, 1:00. Celebration of Terry's life reception to follow in the Rogers H.S. Commons.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 22, 2015.

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Mike and Linda Sawicki

March 5, 2015

A great write-up and picture! We will really miss Terry and his humor. Our prayers continue to be with you. So disappointed that we will miss the Memorial.
Blessings, Mike and Linda Sawicki

Kelly Peden

March 5, 2015

Dear Terry,
I will always remember you as an awesome brother-in-law, very caring and concerned for my family's welfare. We will forever miss you on this earth but look forward to seeing you in Heaven.

Love, Kelly Peden

February 27, 2015

I give my deepest condolences to the family.

Brad and Kathy Johnson

February 22, 2015

Terry, thank you for being such a wonderful husband to my sister, father to your 2 girls and grandpa to Nevaya and Adelyn. Plus and awesome Uncle to my sons. You led by example. You're still leading.....we'll be joining you in Heaven someday. Thanks, Terry!! We all love and miss you!
Kathy and Brad, Marcus and Derek

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