Toni C. Atkinson's Obituary
Toni Carol Atkinson, 67, passed away on March 1, 2021 in Lakewood Washington. She was born in Moberly, Missouri on July 16th 1953.
Her mother and father both served in the Army. Toni spent several years in West Germany and loved being schooled by the nuns there. She also loved living in California with her Aunt Dido and Uncle Art Arredondo. Toni graduated from Lakes High School and obtained two Associate Degrees from Pierce College in Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene. Toni practiced her skills all over Western Washington as a contract Dental Hygientist including 3 years at McNeil Island and 9 years at Community Health Care in Tacoma.
Toni was a cat lover and had many felines through the years. She was an avid reader and could easily consume a book a day.
Toni is survived by her loving husband Patrick Atkinson, a daughter Regina Rogers, grandchildren Juliet Rogers and Vincent St. Cloud. Also survived by sisters Teri Koziarski and Tami Brigham and relatives in Missouri, Arizona, California and Colorado. Toni was preceded in death by her father Angel Arredondo, mother Ruth Arredondo, brother Troy Arredondo and brother-in-law Tom Brigham. Toni will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Donor Closet in Tacoma, a Multiple Sclerosis charity.
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