Obituary Teresa L. Simek, ARNP, 53, passed away April 22, 2006 in Gig Harbor. She attended WSU and went on to obtain her Masters Degree from the University of Washington. She worked for more than 25 years at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Her greatest devotions were her faith, family and children. Teresa is survived by her husband; Matthew, daughters; Sarah, Erica and Jennifer, mother; Eileen Schmidt, brothers; Gene and Bill, sisters; LaVonne, Arlene, and Joanne. She was preceded in death by her son Mark in 1978. Funeral Mass will celebrated Monday, May 1, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Inurnment at Holyrood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to: Mary Bridge Children's Foundation, Teresa's Fund, P.O. Box 5296, Tacoma, WA 98415-0296. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home 253-572-6003.