Marie Reiber's Obituary
Marie Reiber was born 1/25/1914 in Wheatland, Wyoming. Marie was the eldest of three children from Amalia and Jacob Rehn, German immigrants from Russia. Marie's brother Carl, passed away during WW II serving his country. Marie passed away 7/7/08 in Bremerton, Washington. The family extends their gratitude to Young at Heart Adult Family Home for the care extended to Marie during her final days. Marie married Alex Reiber in her childhood church, Peace Lutheran in 1934. They lived a long life together in Fircrest, Washington until Alex's death in 1989. Marie and Alex had one daughter, Jerri. Jerri married Gary Featherstone in 1952. They had four children, Greg, Mark, Paul and Janell all of whom live in Washington. Marie is survived by her sister, Joann Ratliff of Minnesota, Joann's 6 children, their spouses and families. Marie is survived by her daughter Jerri and son-in law Gary, grandson Greg, his wife Karla and their two children Brittni and Kyle; grandson Mark, his wife Felicia and their child Daniel; grandson Paul, his partner Jason; and granddaughter Janell and her partner Talese and her son, Sam. Marie lived a full life having witnessed many changes in America's history; numerous wars, the great depression, women's suffrage, de-segregation and civil rights, the introduction and evolution of television, the introduction and evolution of motorized vehicles, the increasing acceptance of same sex relationships, and finally to see both a woman and a black man run for the office of president. She was a strong woman who stood on the side of what was right and just. She held herself and those around her to a very high standard. She believed in being informed before making a decision and challenged those around her to do the same. She was unwavering in her faith throughout her life and spent her last day listening to the voice of her daughter reading the scriptures B this gave her great comfort and finally, the peace to go home. Arrangements are under the direction of Mountain View Funeral Home 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW Tacoma, WA. Viewing from 10am-noon on Wednesday July 16, 2008. The service will begin at 1pm at the Garden Chapel. Gravesite service and reception to follow. Memorial Contributions in the name of Marie Reiber can be made to Peace Lutheran Church Community Center in Tacoma, WA.
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