Birth date: Dec 31, 1919 Death date: Jul 24, 2005
Elsa Stokes passed away July 24, 2005, due to complications of terminal cancer. She was born and raised in the Tacoma area, living most of her life in Midland. She was a member of the Steilacoom Mask and Wig in her earlier days, d Read Obituary
Our sincerest sympathy to the family. Joseph and Sharon Carl##imported-begin##Sharon Carl##imported-end##
I was saddend to hear of the passing of Grandma Elsa. I know that all of you must miss her terribly. I am so thankful to her for all that she has done for my sisters and I. She filled in so many blanks that were in our lives, that us girls just didn't think we would ever have fulfilled. She gave us something to hang on to and to cherish for the rest of our lives. All the pictures of us girls, that we never thought we would ever have. I am so thankful that I have pictures of my mother,
Loretta. If it weren't for you Grandma, thank you so much!
May God keep you in the palm of his hand and give you eternal, joyful rest.
Love-MaryAnn Whitcher
The third daughter of my mother,
Loretta Stokes##imported-begin##MaryAnn whitcher##imported-end##
I'll never forget hearing your voice for the first time, Grandma. You helped put closure to all the marble of questions from the three little girls searching for answers. You personally gave me the courage to open up and recieve love and I thank you for that. I will always treasure our talks, our cries and our laughs. You were my "Grandma."
Your
"Kathy"
(one of Lauretta's daughter)##imported-begin##Katherine-Marie Coffey##imported-end##
You will be solely missed. Our condolences go out to the families.
Please contact Marian Hilliard, phone number 759-0479; address 5408 S. 10th St, Tacoma, WA. Wants to contact family. Thank you.##imported-begin##Marian Hilliard/Dolores Dingman##imported-end##
Nothing but great memories of Grandma. She was a wonderful person. I always loved to hear her play the organ! She wrote great interesting songs. Today, I have my own keyboard instruments and our daughter Ellie loves to play on them just like I did on Grandma's. We’ll miss you Grandma.
Love,
Saul, Kathie, and your granddaughter Ellie (and soon second Granddaughter)##imported-begin##Saul Stokes##imported-end##
I loved my Grandmother, she was a creative woman whom I admired.##imported-begin##Ian Stokes##imported-end##
