Mary Ellen Glockner

Obituary Mary Ellen Glockner Mary peacefully passed away on January 20, 2014, at age 93, in Tacoma, WA. She was a lover of life, family, friends, and God. She was born in Everett, WA, on December 24, 1920. She graduated from Everett High School and was a Navy veteran, serving in Alameda, CA, where she met her husband Robert Thomas Glockner, Sr. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1989. She spent her working career with the Tacoma Title Company, where she retired. She loved golf, bowling, spending lots of time with family and friends playing cards, camping, digging razor clams, visiting a casino now and then, and watching the Seahawks and the Mariners. She is survived by her children, Barbara Kees (Wayne) of Gig Harbor, Robert Thomas Glockner, Jr. (Jo) of Florence, MT, Gayle Lingen (Mark) of Port Orchard; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; numerous nieces and nephews; and her best sister-friend, Lorrayne Zelazney. A private celebration of Mary Ellen's life will held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Franciscan Hospice, 888-814-3740. Rest in Peace, Mom. We all love you and will miss you. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, (253) 572-6003.