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Jerry Glaze left to be with the Lord on Nov. 14, 2024. 

He is survived by his loving family who miss him greatly, including his two daughters, Kelly Linn Bluhm (Jerry), of Ocean Shores, Washington, and Jeri Kay Combs (Clark), of Bend, Oregon. His grandchildren, who he adored, are Sara Nicole Broderius, Mitchell Lewis and Erin Elizabeth Bluhm and Sidney Ruth and Russell Amos Combs. Jerry is also survived by his younger siblings, Tim Glaze and Louise Runyon.

Jerry was born in Silver City, New Mexico. The Glaze family moved to Onalaska, Washington, where Jerry attended school and met the love of his life, Ruth Nelson. They were married shortly after their high school graduation and soon left for Pullman, Washington, where he attended Washington State University. He remained a staunch Cougar the rest of his life. Jerry completed his teaching credentials and accepted a position with the Toledo School District, where he taught and coached for 31 years. 

He and Ruth had the twins, Kirk and Kelly, before he came to Toledo and then, five years later, Jeri Kay joined the family. Both daughters followed in his footsteps and became educators.

Jerry and Ruth traveled the world after they retired. They experienced Western Europe, Japan, the Holy Lands, Iceland, etc., and Jerry even took a photo safari to Africa. Hawaii was always special to both Jerry and Ruth. It is here where their family will spread their ashes.

Jerry led a life of meaning and service. Well done, good and faithful servant. It is time for a well deserved rest.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at Gull Harbor Lutheran Church in Olympia, Washington.

On Nov. 12, 2024, Anita Renay (Swanson) Holt passed away surrounded by her family at Providence St. Peter Hospital Olympia, Washington. She was born July 19, 1952, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Chula Vista, California, to Leonard Peter Swanson and Barbara Jean (Goyette) Swanson. She attended Mt. Saint Helens High School in Winlock, Washington, graduating in 1970.

She worked at Lewis County Central Dispatch for over 30 years, dutifully fulfilling that role and helping protect and care for her community. After retiring, she worked for Grants Towing, furthering her involvement with the community. She knew every person, back road and landmark in Lewis County. Anita was loved and respected by many.

Anita was an avid bowler and spent many years on teams at Fairway Lanes and traveling to tournaments. Camping was something she loved, and going to the beach with family and friends. She loved and cared deeply for many over the years.

Anita married Gerald (Jerry) Holt on Oct. 18, 1981, bringing into her life daughters, Michelle and Judy, and sons, Jerry, Jr. and Clair. Anita was also mother and mentor to Doneia.

She is survived by her sister, Tracy (Kelly) Harness; her two daughters, Michelle Holt and Doneia Hoyt; and son, Jerry Holt. She had 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces who she loved and cherished. Also, she is survived by her beloved dog, Chica.

She was preceded in death by her husband ,Jerry Holt; her parents, Leonard and Barbara Swanson; her brother, Bruce Swanson; son, Clair Holt; and daughter, Judy Holt.

A celebration of life will be scheduled in the spring of 2025.