Alma M. Blake's Obituary
Alma Marie Blake 96, born on January 24th 1915 in Debs, MN, married the late Ernest Blake on January 31st 1933, after only knowing him for 1 week, passed away peacefully at home on January 31st, 2011 which would have been their 78th wedding anniversary.
Alma enjoyed traveling, especially going to Reno and Vegas with her daughter Judy and granddaughters, Debbie and Wendy, spending time with family, sitting in the sun on her back patio and reading books. She leaves behind one sister (Ruth) four children (Carol, Judy, Richard and Wally) and numerous grand children, great grand children, great-great grand children and numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death
by Ernest, her husband of 51 years, her sons Earl and William and daughters Violet and Barbara. She retired at the age of 71 in 1986.
Her granddaughter Terrie assisted her Auntie Judy with wonderful care of her Grandma the last 3 years of Alma's life. Judy could not have done it without her.
There will be a viewing on Friday, February 4th from 4PM to 7 PM at Mountain View Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held in the Valley Chapel on Saturday, February 5th at 1 PM. A reception will follow at Judy's home at 8912 19th Ave E., Tacoma WA 98445.
Alma was loved by all and will be truly missed.
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