Elaine V. Masterman's Obituary
Elaine Viva Yockman-Masterman was born November 15, 1946 in Honolulu, HI, and passed away on September 24, 2012, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Elda Neal Yockman.
Elaine found much happiness spending time with family, joy in the company of her friends, and passion in making her Sweetheart Angels. She was a Pioneer Member of Soka Gakkai International USA, a Captain for Relay for Life of Tacoma and a member of the Women of the Lakes Moose Family Center of Lakewood. She donated her time and many talents fundraising for many causes. She loved to cook for family events and spoiled us with her tasty desserts. Our sister will be forever loved and deeply missed by all.
Elaine is survived by her Honey and companion in life, Michael Guffey, stepchildren Michele Mabery, Michael Guffey Jr., Brenda Guffey, Debra Hammack and Dion Abila, nine siblings, Edwina (Willie B) Smith of Columbus, GA, Joseph (Judy) Yockman of Ewa Beach, HI, Ed, Eric, Elvan (Susan), Erainer, and Evalani Yockman, Elvia (Dennis) Kantzer and Eileen (Samuel) Eddleman, all of Washington. She is also mourned by Uncle Rudy and Aunty Sheila Tabelisma, Los Angeles, CA, Aunty Soledad Obado, Lanai, HI, and Aunty Mary (Dennis) Tom, Maui, HI, 18 grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and two very dearest friends, Vickie Clark and Teresa Roy.
A special thank you to St. Clare Hospital staff, Franciscan Hospice House, and the Lakes Moose Family Center 1865 of Lakewood, WA for the care and concern they extended to Elaine and our family. The family asks that instead of flowers, please make a donation to The American Cancer Society, 1313 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, Team: Yockman Ohana Angels.
Elaine's service will be held Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, 11:00AM, in the Mountain View Valley Chapel. Please sign the online guest book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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