Lorraine Edwards' Obituary
Lorraine F. (Rygg) Edwards, age 87, of Puyallup Washington peacefully finished her adventure here on earth on April 26, 2019. Born in Tacoma, Washington on July 25, 1931, to Florence and Wally Rygg. Lorraine was a lifelong resident of Pierce County. She attended Lincoln High School and later worked as a real estate agent and loan officer in the area. She was a strong willed and independent woman and was always up for an adventure.
In retirement, she enjoyed going to sunny Yuma, Arizona, taking trips in her motorhome, and going on numerous cruises. She was an active member of the Eagles and VFW where she enjoyed listening to music and volunteering at many events. She especially loved handing out raffle ticket for the weekly meat draw. Lorraine’s hobbies also included gardening, canning and cooking for friends and family - particularly her famous friendship bread and one of a kind potato salad. She attended Emmanuel Lutheran and Our Savior Lutheran in Puyallup, and Gloria Di Christo in Yuma. Lorraine lived like there was no tomorrow and enjoyed her life to the fullest. She will be greatly missed.
She leaves behind children Roberta (Bobbi) Elwood, Richard (Ted) Edwards, and Roderick (Rod) Edwards, brother Jim Rygg, 8 Grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her daughter Melody Alvestad and sister Janet (Rygg) Gresswell.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 10th at 2 p.m. at Mountain View Memorial Park in the Garden Chapel - 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood. Farewell happy hour following at the Puyallup VFW - 120 2nd St NE, Puyallup.
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