Carole Jean Luster

Carole Jean Luster was born on December 5, 1944 in Tacoma and passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 6, 2007. Predeceased by her husband Jim Luster, her parents Fred and Reva McDonald, her sister Margaret Palmer, and her mother-in-law Katherine Brinton. Surviving are her daughters Tami Sohn and Kim Brinton, granddaughter Natasha Sohn, first husband Ronald Brinton, her little dog Annie, four brothers, and one sister. She attended St. Leo's Catholic School and graduated from Stadium High School. Carole was a CNA and worked for several years at Fairview Home in Tacoma. She helped people less fortunate than herself, and this was rewarding to her. Carole was an amazing cook, loved animals, and had a fun sense of humor. She was extremely giving to all who knew her. Carole will be dearly missed, this Christmas season and always, by all those who knew her, especially by Tami, Kim, and Natasha. Donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, www.pcrf.org.uk . Memorial will be held at St. Leo's Church, 710 S. 13th, Tacoma WA 98405, on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 12:10pm.