Mollie Walker Mollie Walker, 94, died November 7, 2007 in Tacoma. She was born the oldest of four siblings on June 27, 1913 in Pittsburgh, PA to Ben and Ida Louik. From a very young age Mollie was a natural caregiver; she left school to care for her grandmother and her younger siblings. Mollie met her husband Irving in Chicago, and they were married for more than 59 years before his death in 1998. Mollie and Irving moved to Spokane, where they raised their children and operated a successful clothing business, before moving to the Tacoma area. In Tacoma they worked side by side at Walker's Fashion Apparel at Tacoma Mall and Southcenter. Wherever Mollie lived, her home became the gathering place. She loved to cook and show her appreciation to her family and friends with fabulous meals and gracious, warm hospitality. Mollie's exceptional qualities were recognized by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Mollie is survived by her children, Jerry (Beverly) Walker, University Place, Sue (Michael) Pelman, Thousand Oaks, CA, grandchildren Randy Walker, Todd Pelman, Amy Pelman, and Darcy Walker, and great-grandson Solomon Walker. Cryptside services will be held Sunday, November 11, 2007 1:00 pm Home of Peace Mausoleum at Hills of Eternity Cemetery in Seattle. A memorial will be held in the evening Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 6:30 pm at the Weatherly Inn, 6016 N. Highlands Parkway, Tacoma, WA 98406. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home 253-572-6003. Pub Date: 11/9/2007 Tacoma News Tribune