Obituary Henry Edward Bruenn Henry was born October 30, 1920 in Yakima, WA and passed away with his family by his side on October 17, 2008. He is survived by Meeka, his loving wife of 59 years, 8 children: Patricia Ellis, Susan Achuff, Lilly Van Slyke, Vaughn Bruenn, John Bruenn, Denise Storey, James Bruenn, and Terry Victor; 22 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. As a World War II veteran, Henry served honorably in both the US Navy and Merchant Marines. Following his military service, Henry received bachelor's degrees in both Chemistry and Education from EWU, and his master's degree in Education from WWU. A Rosary and viewing will be Wed., 10/22, at 7pm at Gaffney Funeral Home, 1002 S. Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405. A Funeral Mass will be Thursday, 10/23/2008 at 11 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1001 N. J. St., Tacoma.