Albert Leonard SOINE

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• Washington Death Certificate: 003858

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Last residence Pierce.

Family/Spouse: Pearl J MANDERER. Pearl was born on 18 Mar 1899 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; died on 11 Dec 1977 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Malcolm L Soine, 90, passed away with his family by his side on October 27, 2020 at St. Francis Hospice House in University Place. He was born June 10, 1930 in Spokane, WA, the son of Albert Leonard Soine and Pearl (Mauderer) Soine.

Malcolm attended Lincoln High School and Pacific Lutheran College where he majored in Drama and received a bachelor's degree in teaching. Upon graduation he was offered a position at Olympia High School to teach drama; instead, Malcolm decided to go into the shoe business with his father. The rest as they say, is history.

The first shoe store was opened in 1951, in Parkland, while Malcolm was still a student at PLC, and would at one time own four family shoe stores within Pierce County. He found the love of his life, marrying Donna Delle Hellman, in 1950, who preceded Malcolm in death on February 25th of this year.

In 1974, Malcolm opened a specialty shoe store in conjunction with Red Wing Shoe Company, which is still open to this day, and as owner he was the maker of many young careers. He helped his three daughters and granddaughter, and many young women in our community by coaching their softball teams and sponsoring them through the shoe stores. He was a Pierce County Park and Recreation Hall of Fame recipient as Coach and Sponsor of Girls Softball. His daughters' softball friends still call him Coach Mal.

Malcolm's children feel they got the "Gold Standard" of parents who ultimately touched the lives of five generations of family members.

Malcolm was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Pearl, a daughter Lynn Soine and his beloved wife Donna. He is survived by his children Jon Soine (Doreen), Scott Soine (Donna), Gwen Gaspard (Matthew Scott), and Jayne Olmstead (Doug); seven beautiful grandchildren; eight amazing great grandchildren; and all those who had the pleasure of meeting him.

Malcolm married Donna HELLMAN on 4 Jun 1950 in Multnomah County, Oregon. Donna was born on 2 Jul 1929 in Missouri; died on 25 Feb 2020 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lynn Yvonne Soine March, 21, 1951 - September 9, 2013 Our dear Lynn passed away rather unexpectedly from complications due to kidney failure. She is survived by her parents, Malcolm and Donna Soine, brothers Jon (Doreen) and Scott (Donna), sisters Gwen Gaspard (Scott), and Jayne Olmstead (Doug), her dedicated aunt and god-mother, Daphne (Ed) Sandvig, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lynn was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland. The family is most grateful to Pastor Bob Drewes for his many years of faithful ministry and to Toppy for her cheerful visits. A graduate of Franklin Pierce High School, Lynn also attended California Lutheran College and Pacific Lutheran University. In her early years, Lynn enjoyed recreational softball and tennis. She found much joy in singing and strumming her guitar.

For many years Lynn's residence had been at Emerald Care Center. For her loving care we thank Lydia, Jennifer, and Pat. For the special bond between Lynn and her sister-in-law Doreen, the family is most grateful. A family memorial service will be held, officiated by Pastors Bob Drewes and Eugene Wiegman. Lynn's corneas were donated to SightLife Foundation.