Gail Sharon La Rocca
March 24, 1934 - February 28, 2012
Obituary
Gail Sharon (Stow) La Rocca
Gail was born March 24, 1934, in Seattle, WA. She passed away February 28, 2012, in Federal Way, WA. Gail is survived by her four children, Cindy (John) Evans, Sharon (Don) Burke, Tim (Joni) Lookabaugh, and Ken (Cathy) Lookabaugh. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several stepchildren, and her brother, James (Dorothy) Stow. She was preceded by her parents, Gladys and Melvin Stow, and husbands, Frank Wise, Sr., and Bart La Rocca.
Gail graduated from Highline High School, Class of ’52 and EWU. She taught elementary grades in Highline Public Schools, and Florida. With her husband Bart, she participated in the Highline Community Band. The last several years she taught private piano lessons. Gail loved her family, music, and her church activities. Following her stroke in October 2011, her health declined rapidly. The family is grateful to Franciscan Health Services and Franciscan Hospice for their wonderful care of Gail.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 am at Bonney-Watson Federal Way Chapel, 1535 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 98023.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Franciscan Foundation, c/o Franciscan Hospice, P.O. Box 1502, Tacoma, WA 98401.
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. Your family is in my prayers. Your mom is no longer in pain and is at peace. Focus on the good memories for they will last forever with you.
Our hearts are heavy in the loss of our dear friend. Yet we know that she is with her Lord and because of that we are glad for her. She has meant so much to us and will always be in our hearts. Our prayers are with her children as they go through this sorrow.
Sharon,
Condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved mother. Look to Jesus Christ which strengthens you.
Sharon,
Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Mother. May God bless and sustain you and your family in this time of sorrow. Always remember the good times that you and your Mother had together in the past and that will help sustain you through this very difficult time.
My family and I will always remember Gail’s patient and considerate nature with everyone she touched. The years she and Dad were together were filled with music, travel and mutual caring. Our condolences to her large family and circle of friends.
sorry for your loss