Obituary Rita A. Warter Rita A. Warter, 83, died Jan. 16, 2010 in Gig Harbor, WA. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Rita loved to play Bridge and was almost passionate about it, belonging to many different groups. However Rita's true passion was her family, her children and grandchildren. Rita is survived by her children, Ken (Karen), Gig Harbor, Kathy Brocato (Charles), Gig Harbor, Rick (Kris), Anderson Island, Patty Newman (Mike) Edgewood; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held and entombment at Calvary Cloisters. The family would like to thank the staff at Cottesmore of Life Gig Harbor for the wonderful loving care provided to their mother over the last 5 months. Although Rita loved to garden and loved her flowers, the family would appreciate donations in her name to the Alzheimer Foundation. Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.