Elsie Skavlem's Obituary
Elsie M. Skavlem , God called Elsie home on Jan. 24, 2013. She is at peace after suffering with Alzheimer's for many years.
She was born Elsie M. Gulbranson on Aug. 1, 1922 in East Grand Forks, MN. She married William Skavlem in 1941, and they moved to Tacoma in the early 1950's. He preceded her in death in 2007.
She was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church, and enjoyed picnics, family get togethers, square dancing, cards, and visiting her many friends. She is survived by her children Diane (Roy) Erdahl, Denise Cramer, and Roger (Patti) Skavlem, grandchildren Sheila, Rod, Naomi, Eric, and step-grandchild Andy, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2pm Jan. 31, 2013 in the Mountain View Valley Chapel, Lakewood, WA. God Bless You, Mom.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 253-584-0252. Please sign the online guest book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.
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