Gertrude H. McWilliams Gertrude H. McWilliams, 92, born Feb. 26, 1907 in Tionestra, PA, was freed from cancer to join her loving husband in heaven on Aug. 31, 1999. She led a long and full life. She touched so many lives in so many different ways. We thank her for all the lessons in life she taught us. She is survived by her children Eleanor McWilliams, Laura McWilliams and Donna McWilliams as well as Diane and Joshua McWilliams and Ed Levesque who vigilantly stayed by her side for the last few months of her life. Also survived by Frank McWilliams, Forest McWilliams, Charles McWilliams, Russell McWilliams and Wallace McWilliams who all reside out of state; also her extended family. We would like to give our deepest and most sincere thank-yous to Brenda Dent, home- health nurse from Olsten Health Services, along with Clare Spodabalski and Rosalie Marcantonio (the bone crusher). Also we give thanks for all who cared for her during her time of need. Grandma, we love you and we will miss you dearly. Thank you for your final lesson in life: How to live and how to pass with great dignity. With so much love Always!! Diane. Services for Gertrude will be held on September 4, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. at Mountain View Memorial Park. A reception is to follow at 3818 Tucaway Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252. Pub Date: 9/3/1999 Tacoma News Tribune