Pritchard, Paul Anthony University Place, WA May 25th, 1957-April 20th, 2007 Paul Anthony Pritchard joined his Savior on April 20, 2007, at the age of 49. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. He lived his life with dignity and grace, and loved his family dearly. Paul was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, eldest son of Fred & Georgine (Deloria) Pritchard. Paul moved to the Tacoma area in 1976 following his love of aviation and the US Air Force, stationed at McChord AFB, achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant after continuing in the Reserves, and recently retired after 32 years of service. He further offered service to his country as a Flight Safety Inspector for the FAA. He was a loyal Green Bay Packers & Seattle Seahawks fan. Paul was an active member of Life Center Church and ministered to his community faithfully with enthusiasm. A gentle man of character, he honored his precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ above all. He will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew him. He is survived by his wife and best friend Larkin (nee Doohan), their seven children, Gretchen (Jim) Massee, Craig Visser, Amber Shealey, Garret Visser, Paula (Paul) Tanner, Pamela and Meaghan, grandchildren Zachary S, Colin M, Audra M and "to be announced 9/07", his siblings Pauline (Jeff) Koszuta, Peggy (Rob) Hamby, Peter (Carmie) Pritchard and Patty (Brian) Thompson, mother-in-law Judy R Doohan Meyer and step mother-in-law Wende Doohan, along with many relatives, extended family, and devoted friends. A celebration of his life will be held at First Assembly of God, Life Center Church, 1717 South Union, in Tacoma on Monday, April 23rd at 12:30pm. A military graveside service will follow at New Tacoma Cemetery. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 414-483-2322 On-line condolences: www.pkfuneralhomes.com