Maria Kajca McLeod's Obituary
Maria went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2010. She was born April Fools Day 1927 to Georg and Klara Gaertner in Grafengrun Czechoslovakia. Maria was the second of nine children. She came to the United States in 1957. While she lived in a number of states, Washington was always her favorite. Her favorite pastimes were hiking and biking the state and hunting its many mushrooms. Maria operated the snack bar at the old Lakewood ice arena and retired from Boeing. She loved gardening and was always open to a quick trip to Reno or Wendover. Maria's greatest love was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her brothers Werner (Heidi), Herbert (Lotti), and Anton (Helga), all of Germany; her sons Robert (Diane) Kajca and Peter (Laurie) Kajca, her grandchildren Phillip (Sandra), Kristi (Tim) Walker, Nick, and Spencer, her great-grandchildren Meghan, Trevor, Hayley, Drake and Flynn, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. We wish to thank all the staff at the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center and Hospice for the excellent care and compassion.
Funeral Mass will be held July 27, 2010 at 11 AM with rosary at 10 AM at St John Bosco, 10508 112th St SW, Lakewood, Washington. Instead of flowers please send donations to St John Bosco.
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