Bertha Wilkins-Lyman's Obituary
Bertha was born in Tacoma, WA on September 10, 1911 and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1929. Our matriarch passed away May 10, 2012 at home in Tacoma. She was preceded in death by her husband James and two sons James & Gene. She is survived by her daughter Marlys, grandchildren Troy, Debbie, Kim, Dinah and Kelly; great-grandchildren Zachary, Jacob, David, Jaime, Michael, Andrew, and Chelsea; and great-great-grandchildren Olivia, Madison, and Emma.
Bertha served 21 years at McChord A.F.B. as a Supply Typist. She was past president of the Tacoma Wurlitzer Organ Club and was an avid reader and enjoyed her garden. Family was everything to Bertha and she was always there for each and every one of us.
Viewing will be held from 12:00-6:00 PM on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Mountain View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Mountain View Garden Chapel.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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