James A. Klouse went to be with his Lord and

Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2013. He was 84.

Jim lived his life for his Lord and family. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma and of the Tacoma Elks Lodge # 174. Born to William and Mable Klouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania on July 15, 1928, Jim graduated from Norristown High School and went on to enlist in the U.S. Army, serving a combat tour in the Korean War. While

stationed at Fort Lewis, he met the love of his life, Betty Lewis. Jim and Betty were married 59 years until her death last year.

Today, they are rejoined forever in the presence of their Heavenly Father.

Jim worked as a salesman, then Sales Manager, for Paulson’s Appliance and Furniture at 11th and “K”Streets in Tacoma for 25 years until his retirement.

Jim is survived by his sons Bill (Andrea), Jim (Julie), and Paul (Lois) Klouse,

grandchildren Katie (Jason), Jennifer, Jamie, Brittney, Evan, Sonia, Aubrey and Braden and great-granddaughter Elizabeth Knoke.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 18, 2013 at 1 PM at

Tuell-McKee Funeral Home, 2215 6th Ave Tacoma, WA. 98403. Private burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. It is suggested that memorial donations in Jim’s name be made to Youth for Christ, Tacoma Area Inc., P. O. Box 834, Tacoma,

WA. 98401-0834. www.tacoma.yfc.net.

Please sign online guest book www.tuellmckee.com.

Arrangements by Tuell-McKee Funeral Home, 253-272-1414.

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