Echo Irene Hefty's Obituary
Echo Hefty, 91, of Tacoma, passed away Thursday April 24, 2003. She met the love of her life, Arthur Hefty, while working as a waitress in Leavenworth, Kansas. She married Art on June 20, 1933. After three years they followed other family members to the Tacoma area.She joined the First Baptist Church of Tacoma in 1937 where she remained active in the choir and Sunday School for over 60 years. Her interests centered around her family and her Church, and in later years her granddaughter. She and Art were married for 47 years when he passed away in January, 1981.She is survived by her daughter, Linda Saunto (Steve); brother, Murrell Twibell; sisters, Inez Jack and Mary Fitzpatrick; granddaughter, Cara Saunto; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday April 28, 2003 in the Mt. View Garden Chapel.
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