Richard Byron Tibbitts' Obituary
Richard Byron Tibbitts June 3, 1928 -- Jan. 19, 2009 Richard "Dick" Tibbitts passed away after a 25 yrs. battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darllyne (March, 2007). Dick lived his entire life in Tacoma, WA. and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Dick and Darllyne enjoyed 56 wonderful, fun, happy years together. Dick was a kind, caring, quick-witted loved man. Family and friends came first but he also loved ice cream and sports. He was a member of one of the original slow-pitch teams in Tacoma and played from age 16 until 75, despite health issues in the later years. Dick retired from the U.S. Postal Service (Lakewood) in 1984. He joins Darllyne, but will be greatly missed by his two daughters, Kathleen Booth (Jon), Susan Galligan (Mark), five grandchildren, Allyson Oughton (Todd), Andy Booth, Darby, Steve, Katie Galligan, and one great-granddaughter, Amber Oughton. We wish to thank the caregivers and staff at both Life Manor Assisted Living and Cottesmore of Life Care for their wonderful care and support. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 1:00 pm at Mt. View Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Push for PD, POEBox 25053, Seattle, WA 98125 www.pushforpd.org .
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