Judy Klinger

Judy Kay Klinger died peacefully in her home in Federal Way on Nov. 16, 2006, at age 51.

Judy’s faith in God along with her family and friends gave her the strength for her courageous five-year battle with breast cancer.

Judy was born Jan. 8, 1955, in San Pablo, Calif. She served in the U.S. Army as a medic. After the Army, she lived in Massachusetts followed by Vancouver, Wash., where she was employed as a school aide and custodian. Judy also lived in Glasgow, Mont., and worked at the St. Marie Bowling Alley. In 1993, Judy moved to Federal Way, where she worked for Creative Minds, Learning World and Alaska Airlines. Judy’s grandchildren and family were her major focus in life and she was a friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Roger L. Klinger; daughter Siobhan Laulu of Federal Way; son Matthew Burnham of Federal Way; stepdaughter Jennifer Meyer of Lacey; stepson Jason Klinger of Federal Way; brother John Franulavich of Orchards, Wash.; sister Andrea Franulavich of Anacortes, Wash.; and her grandchildren Angelica Barron, Cecilia Laulu, Dylan Clelano, Taylor Klinger and Christopher Baraglia.

Funeral services were held Nov. 21 at Yahn and Son Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial was at Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn. Memorial contributions may be made to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Puget Sound Affiliate, 1900 N. Northlake Way, Suite 135 Seattle, WA 98103.