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WILLIAM RUSHFORTH Obituary

William (Bill) Rushforth Services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at New Tacoma Cemetery, Chambers Creek Chapel.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Oct. 21, 2009.

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October 24, 2009

Dear Randy, Karen and the Rushforth Family,
Please accept out condolences on Bill's passing. I knew Bill for over 30 years. We had many great times boating, fishing, golfing and just being close friends. I always enjoyed our business discussions as Bill loved to read and study up on the latest investment ideas. He was truly a one of a kind gentleman. He will be missed by us all, however he is now back with Nita and I am sure he is so happy once again.Your family is in our prayers. Gary and Marsha Robb

October 21, 2009

Your family is in our prayers many fond memories of the Golf Tournament .

Majors Tom and Chris Morrow

Juli Vraves Anderson

October 21, 2009

Dear Rushforth Family,

May our great and loving God be with you as he always has been and continues to be with your parents.

My parents, Joe and Polly Vraves, were thankful for the many years of friendship the two couples shared. My siblings and I were blessed to share in that friendship.

Bill and Nita were always there ready to help and encourage anyone who entered their lives. During some very difficult times in my life, Bill and Nita both were great help and comfort to me. They probably thought nothing of their kindnesses to me--it's just who they were.

You were blessed with wonderful, loving, caring and guiding parents and grandparents. I admired them individually and as a beautiful example of a loving marriage.

My husband, Tom, and I have made a gift to the Fife Historical Society Museum in memory of one great guy, Bill Rushforth.

In His love,

Ken Walth

October 18, 2009

Randy my condolences to you and your family in the passing of your father.

JACK WARNICK

October 18, 2009

i have nothing but great memories of the many construction projects that my company -and I, personally-worked on for Bill and Nita. I can't name any general contractor that I respected more for their skill and integrity. Additionally, Rushforth Const. built our custom home-Kaz was the superintendent-and Lilly and I were always convinced that we got more than we were entitled to; I learned that that was the way Bill operated.
Lilly and I send condolences to Randy and all the family on their loss.
Jack Warnick

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