Obituary Teressa passed away April 9, 2007 peacefully with her family by her side. Teressa was born in Tacoma on January 6, 1928. She was preceded in death by her parents Hershel and Maria Walker. Teressa is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, William and their daughters and son-in-laws; Cheryl (Robert) Hoffman of Tacoma, Maria (Paul) Ferriea of Bakersfield, CA, and Traci (Gordon) Rush of Fox Island. She also leaves behind grandchildren; Robert (Carol) Hoffman, Michele (Jeff) Hendricks, Melissa and Parker Rush and three great-grandchildren. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. William Brand and Dr. Jay Klarnet as well as the staff of the Franciscan Hospice House who took such excellent care of her. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 16, 2007 at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 11:00 am interment at Tahoma National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Franciscan Hospice House, P.O. Box 1502 Tacoma, WA 98401.