Emma Mae Prendergast's Obituary
Emma was born August 15, 1927 in Tacoma. She peacefully passed into the presence of Jesus at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on June 16, 2008. Widowed at 28, she raised her young children in faith and love. A generous spirit was her hallmark. Emma is the beloved mother of Carol Prendergast, Bill and Linda Prendergast, Barb (Prendergast) and Steve Finch, and Bev (Prendergast) and Carl Eggehorn. She always referred to her in-laws as her children-in-love. She treasured her nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and they treasured her, with her grandchildren being Kris and Melissa Eggehorn, Josh Prendergast, Joy Prendergast, Joel and Ruth Finch, Monika Eggehorn, Jodi (Finch) Santana and Kaleb Eggehorn, and two great-grandchildren, Gracie Prendergast and Cole Santana. She is also survived by her sister Joyce and husband Duane Cornell. Emma was preceded in death by husband William Prendergast I, infant daughter Carol Prendergast, mother Erma Johnson, father Ray Curtice, and brother Bob Curtice. Emma was laid to rest Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Mountain View Cemetery. An open house to celebrate Emma's life will be on Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the home of Bill and Linda Prendergast, 8465 S. 16th Street, Tacoma. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to MultiCare Hospice and Palliative Care Services, 800-527-2069, [email protected] .
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