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September 10, 2009 By Ben Sclair

Carol D. Cross June 17th, 1947 – Sept. 1st, 2009 Survived by her mother, Ethel Elaine Walker, three brothers, two sisters; children Kari, Chuck, and Harvey; and two grandchildren Brittany and Dustin. She leaves behind her best friend Norma Bashore and family, and many friends. Services to be announced. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

Robert LeyseRobert Merwin Leyse Dr. Bob After a lengthy illness, Dr. Bob passed peacefully in his sleep, September 2, 2009. He was born in Chicago, October 1, 1928. He lived in St. Louis, MO, where he graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1954. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army, Fort Lewis from 1955-1957. He settled his family in Bellevue and graduated from University of Washington surgical program in 1963. He boarded thoracic surgery. He practiced medicine in Bellevue, WA where he was on staff at Overlake Hospital. He remained active in teaching at UW Medical School until he left private practice and became an officer in the US Navy Medical Reserve, participating in Desert Storm. He retired and moved to Tacoma, where he married Dyann McLeod. Bob was a member of Fircrest Golf Club. Bob is survived by wife Dyann, three sons Robb of Bellevue, WA, David (Layna) of Burbank, CA, and Scott of Deer Valley, UT. Bob had a great relationship with Dyann’s family; three sons Mike McLeod (Theresa), Bruce McLeod, and John McLeod, as well as four grandchildren Michael, Annie, Kelsey, and Tatum. He was loved and will be missed. We are very thankful to the staff for the special care Dr. Bob was given at the Weatherly Inn and the care and support Franciscan Hospice provided not only to Bob, but family as well. A memorial service and reception will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to UW Medicine Development Office, 1200 Fifth Ave., Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98101-116. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com .

Paul Allen Solheim Paul was born Jaunuary 4, 1958, he passed away with peace in his heart on September 1, 2009. Paul is survived by his son Shawn Paul, his mother Donna, brother David, sister Dianna and his true love, Vicki. Paul is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Paul was preceded in death by his father, Loyal. The family would like to thank Pauls friends at Lowes for their endless support and friendship. Services will be Saturday September 19th, at noon at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 6730 N. 17th, Tacoma. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

Carlie IsaacsonCarlie Isaacson 1931-2009 Carlie passed away on 9/4/09 at age 78. It was in the Lord’s timing, but for her family it was far too soon. Carlie held strong opinions and was a great woman of faith and devotion, which she expressed with vigor until the day she died. She welcomed people as family, loved her family deeply, laughed easily, and cried even easier. But Carlie has no cause for tears any longer: with her children at her bedside, she went to be with the Lord Jesus and her beloved husband. Carlie is preceded in death by her sister LaVonne, son Bart and husband Olie, and is survived and missed by her brother Greg (Nancy) Morris, children Mark (Kathy), Eric (Melodie), Sharon (Dave) Buss and Bryan, 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, 9/12/09 B 11am at Praise Covenant Church, 3501 S. Orchard St. in Tacoma, 253- 564-8563. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

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