Alma Kamcheff's Obituary
ALMA MARIE GESINGER KAMCHEFF
Alma was born in Selz, North Dakota, on February 16, 1922, and entered the presence of God on July 3, 2011. She was the daughter of Nicholas and Lena Ehli and was the second oldest of nine children.
In 1941 Alma married Anton (Tony) Gesinger in Aberdeen, South Dakota. They soon moved to Southern California, and about 5 years later to Tacoma.
When her children were younger, Alma was always on the go with PTA and church activities. Among her other interests were crocheting, knitting, quilting, gardening and oil painting. Later she entered the business world, first at Woolworths in downtown Tacoma and later at J. C. Penney at the Tacoma Mall. She worked in several departments at Penneys and was the top monthly salesperson several times. She retired from Penneys.
Tony Gesinger preceded Alma in death in 1991. In 2001, Alma married Alvin Kamcheff. Alvin preceded Alma in death in December 2009.
Alma is survived by her sons Richard (Cherie) of Federal Way, WA, Donald (Catherine) of Williams Lake, B. C., Michael of Port Townsend, WA, and David (Kaori) of Folsom, CA. and by two stepdaughters, Karen (Chuck) Hindman and Cheryl (Jeff) Bloom both of Walla Walla, WA. She is also survived by four of her siblings (Charlotte Puryear and Albert, Leo, and Donald Ehli), six grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family thanks Carol and the staff at Carol's Country Cottage for the excellent care they provided Alma during her last days.
A memorial service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home, Aspen Chapel, Lakewood, WA, on July 14, 2011, at noon. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Catholic Relief Services or the Susan B. Koman For The Cure foundation.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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