Dakota Belle (Koke)'s Obituary
Dakota Belle Â"KokeÂ" StephensonIn loving memory of Dakota. She was born March 27, 1917, in Mitchell, South Dakota, and passed away August 27, 2002, in Tacoma where she had resided for 70+ years. Koke is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, of 59 years. They loved to travel and spend their summers fishing. They were owners of the Cabana Court Apartments and Fashion Cleaners. Dakota is survived by a sister, Winnifred Tadich; nieces, Karen Pullen (Ron), Janet Hart (LeRoy), and Linda Rheinecker; nephews, Larry Marini (Patty), Norman Stephenson (Dee), and Terry Wall (Carolyn); and their extended families. Also she is survived by special family friends, Edna and Ron Wines.A special thank you to Hospice and everyone at Flora Vista for the wonderful love, care, and making a difference in KokeÂ's life.A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 3, 2002, at the Mountain View Garden Chapel. Visitation will be from 11 AM - 9 PM, Monday, September 2.
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