Elmer T Tastad Elmer Toralf Tastad 85 of Longview died April 10 2006.

He was born Oct 14, 1920, in Everett to Conrad and Anna (Olson) Tastad and graduated from an Everett high school.

Mr. Tastad attended the National American Airlines Flight School in Fort Worth, Texas. He served in the Navy during World War II as a pilot and flight instructor. He retired from Kimberly Clark in Everett and lived in Ryderwood before moving to Longview in 2004.

He married Barbara J. Marble on Dec 31 1955, in Everett. She survives him. Also surviving are two daughters, Darla McGranaghan and Karen Simpson; a son, Byron Tastad; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

At his request, no service will be held. Interment will take place at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

Arrangements are by Marlatt Funeral Home, Kent.

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Obituary for Elmer Toralf Tastad,

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Elmer Toralf Tastad (1920)