Edwardine Jane Unruh's Obituary
Edwardine, 89, died Sunday, November 7, 2010. Edwardine was born in Lake Cle Elum, Washington on December 2, 1920. She was the only daughter of Edward and Clara Duppenthaler. Edwardine was raised in north Tacoma and graduated from Stadium High School. She met husband, Leslie, at a USO dance and together they raised five boys. She loved to knit and crochet, play cards and go rock hunting with her brother Dallas. She believed in two vegetables on the table at dinner and no matter how many people there were, we sat down together for meals. Edwardine is survived by her brothers Roswell (Zelma), Walla Walla, WA; Dallas (Betty), Winter Garden, FL; Keith (Connie), Port Angeles, WA and by her sons: Doug (Julie), University Place, WA, Ryan (Sharla), Bothell, WA; Randy (Kathy), Tacoma, WA; and Lindsey (Karen) Longview, WA., twelve grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive her. Edwardine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother Clarion and her son Allyn. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday November 12, 2010 in the Garden Chapel at Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd.
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