Connie Joanne Erway's Obituary
Connie J. Erway
Connie J. Erway, 58, of Tacoma passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009 after a long battle with chronic illness. She was born September 29, 1950 to the late Murl -Å"Mick- and Donna Mapes.
She moved away from Michigan in 1982, living for a time in Arizona and Massachusetts before arriving to Tacoma in 1985. In April 1986 she married Michael Erway, a life long family friend.
Prior to her health decline she enjoyed cooking, crafting, gardening, gambling, and enjoying time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Terry Martin.
Connie is survived by her loving husband Michael; three daughters: Heather Clifford, Amber Clifford, and Carly Erway all of Tacoma; two brothers: Ricky (Kelly) Mapes of Midland, MI and Michael Mapes of Seattle; one sister, Jackie (Gus) Moeller of Midland, MI; two grandchildren: Ariqa Cook and Mickee Erway both of Tacoma; and her best friend, Sandy Starkey of Quincy, MA. She will also be greatly missed by her three dogs and two cats.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 21, 2009 at
12:00 p.m. in the Mountain View Aspen Chapel.
Arrangements provided by Mountain View Funeral Home,
4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Tacoma, WA 98499, 253.584.0252.
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