THE NEWS TRIBUNE (Tacoma, WA); Monday, January 14,2008; B3; Col. 1

Marcia Jeanne Walker

Passed peacefully surrounded by her family's love on January 4, 1008. She
was born to James and Nancy Adeline Lake on August 24, 1931 in Spokane,
WA.

She married Randall (Randy) Walker in 1949 in Missoula, MT where they
lived and raised their three children -- James (Adrian) of Seattle,
WA, Randall, Jr. (Debbie) of Whitefish, MT and Marcia (Frank Hagel) of
Edgewood, WA in 1973. After their children left home, she and Randy moved
to Tacoma, WA where they began their life anew. Their time together was
cut short by his death in 1974. Family meant more to her than anything and
she loved her four grandsons dearly -- Cisco (Hannah) Walker of Prague,
Czech Republic, Nathan Walker of Seattle, WA, Andrew Walker of Missoula,
Mt, and Dylan Walker of Seattle, WA.

Marcia Jeanne is survived by her younger sister Elaine Stout of Spokane,
WA and brothers James (Kathryn) Lake of Priest River, ID, Marvin (Janet)
Lake of Kellogg, ID, Harvey (Boots) Lake of Dillon, MT, Lyle Lake of New
Castle, WY, and Robin (Lori) Lake of Kingston, ID.  Her older sister,
Frances Johnson, preceded her in death. She held a special place in her
heart for each of her nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her
precious dog Joey and countless friends.

Marcia Jeanne was respected and loved, had a way of making everyone feel
important, and never lost her sense of humor or feisty spirit. She had
great passion for family, friends, children, animals, books, nature,
and ancient history, Her love of learning was endless.

She held a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the
University of Montana and a Master of Education degree. She was a gifted
speech therapist and was inspired by the children she worked with in
the Tacoma Public Schools from 1973 to 1996.

Marcia Jeanne asked us to remember her with laughter and love and to
celebrate her life.  A memorial celebration will be held in Coeur d'Alene,
ID in March, at the Lake Family Annual "Camp-Inn."

In lieu of a service, her children ask that you honor her memory
by spending time with a child, a loved one, or volunteering with a
favorite charity. Memorial gifts may be made to Franciscan Foundation.
http://www.fhsfoundation@fhshealth.org/foundation/