Franziska Elizabeth Tate's Obituary
Franziska E. Tate "Fran" was born March 3, 1937 in Holtzhausen, Germany, and went home with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on April 17, 2009 in Tacoma, WA. Fran most enjoyed her family, friends, gardening, and bowling. She is survived by her husband Robert W. Tate, children Franziska (Daniel), Elfriede, Robert, and Lorene (Nick), grandchildren Joshua (Christine), Rachel, Marcus, Aaron, Stefanie (DJ), Elyssa, Robert Jr., Shawntae, Li'l Nick, Marquise, Chanelle, Aralea, and Laneeka, and sister Leni (Erich). Services will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Stielacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood 98499, (253) 584-0252. Open viewing will be held Tue. April 21, from 1pm to 9pm, and Wed. 8am to 12pm. Funeral service will be held Wed., April 22, 2009, at 2:00pm in the Garden Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to any "Battered Woman's" shelter.
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