Erika Castleman's Obituary
Erika Castleman
Aug. 28, 1931-Jan. 27, 2009
Erika was born in Mannheim-Sandhofen, Germany to parents Gotthilf and Elisabeth Bossert. Both parents, a sister and a brother preceded her in death. Married for 52 years, she leaves to cherish her memory her loving and devoted husband, Lawrence S. Castleman of Tacoma, WA; a brother, Karl Heintz Fischl, of Germany; a nephew, Walter Bossert, of Germany; a devoted niece, Birtie Owens, of Sun City, AZ; a devoted great-niece, Betty Chunn, of Shelbyville, TN; a devoted god-daughter, Monica Stevens, of University Place, WA; fond memories and dear friends, Werner and Hildegard Shubert, of Mannheim, Germany; and devoted and special friends for many years, Milton and Loretta Armstrong, of Tacoma, WA. Special thanks to all the staff at Hospice House, University Place, WA. Your compassion and TLC was very much appreciated. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hospice House.
Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 in the Aspen Chapel, Mountain View Celebration of Life Center, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA.
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