Willie Bess Estes' Obituary
Born in Dalton, MO to Ella and John Clarkson. Married to Ernest R. Estes in Kansas City, MO. She was predeceased by these family members and her son James. Daughter Shirley Hythecker is a resident of Tacoma. There are four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. The Estes family moved to Tacoma in 1941 to work in the ship yards. Her friends knew her as "Bess." Leukemia claimed her life for the past few years, but that didn't affect her Christian spirit and love of the Lord. Memorials may be made to the Tacoma Salvation Army Family Shelter Fund. Services will be Sat., Feb. 16, 2008 at the Salvation Army, 1110 S. Puget Sound, at 11a.m., with reception to follow for family and friends. Mountain View Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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