Jul 30, 2013

Washington Alliance Church member

Gayle Kiger Tarr, 97, of Washington, died Monday, July 29, 2013, in Donnell House, Washington.

She was born May 12, 1916, in New Freeport, a daughter of Morgan Francis Kiger and Anna A. Kinnan Kiger.

Mrs. Tarr graduated from Aleppo High School in 1933 and was employed at Hazel Atlas as a glass worker.

She was a member of Washington Alliance Church.

Mrs. Tarr enjoyed reading, crocheting and gardening.

On August 23, 1941, she married Chester Tarr, who died October 13, 1998.

Surviving are a son, Gary M. (Gayle) Tarr of Washington; two grandchildren, J. Gregory Tarr and Brian M. Tarr.

Deceased are two brothers, Robert E. Kiger and Philip E. Kiger; and a sister, Inez Hall.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 395 East Maiden Street, Washington, where services will held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 3, with the Rev. James Newman officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.