Theresa Ann Proha

Theresa Ann Proha (Laughlin) Born on Aug 3, 1960 in Tacoma, WA and passed away suddenly on Feb 8th, 2013 in Tacoma, WA. Theresa grew up in South Tacoma, and attended Visitation Catholic School, Gray Junior High and graduated from Mt Tahoma High School in 1978. Theresa was a very loving and devoted parent. Spending most of her time attending school and sports events for her children. Theresa has claimed many times that her greatest accomplishments in life are her four beautiful children. When she had free time she spent it Barbequing, spending time at the pool, laughing and drinking wine with her many friends. Her Laughter was contagious and sense of humor could brighten anyone's day. Generous was often an easy word to describe her as she was the first person to help any one in need. Devoted to her job with the Tacoma school district for close to 20 years she enjoyed working with the children and being a positive influence for them. Throughout the many years working at the school district her colleagues became more like family than co-workers. She will be greatly missed as her family was not ready to say good bye. Theresa is survived by her four children Brentt (Brittnee), Lauren(Nick) Reece and Rory. Siblings Sandra, Fred, Gary, Marie, Danny, Kenny and Jimmy. Grandchildren Makennzee, Rilee and Elliott, And Best friend and cousin Bridget among many other family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at the old South Park community Center (now the Asia Pacific Cultural Center) 4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 from 1pm to 4pm on Friday February 15th, 2013. Donations can be made to an account that is in the process of being set up at Bank of America in her memory (Theresa Proha memorial).