Emily Agnes Scheibe

Emily Agnes Scheibe passed away June 20, 2024 at the age of 92. Her long Tacoma life began and ended at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

She was the only child of Andrew and Vera Toth, attending Sacred Heart and St. Leo’s Schools before studying at a business school. Emily met Raymond, her husband of 66 years, at Cardinal Club. She worked at Bank of Washington before starting a family and when her children were grown, as a receptionist at H&R Block.

Her interests and volunteering focused on family, faith, travel and education. All three children entered school knowing how to read due to her diligent phonics tutelage and graduated from Pacific Lutheran University. Emily canned produce from her extensive garden and fruit trees, decorated unique cakes for every special occasion, sewed clothing and quilts, and created holiday ceramic decorations. She was active in Catholic Daughters 977, PTA and Boy Scouts of America and at numerous school volunteer functions. Emily was the front seat navigator on yearly family driving vacations, including a memorable cross-country trip to Washington D.C. for America’s Bicentennial celebration.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond, daughter Jeanne Hillman (Dan), son Jim (Lai-Wan), son John (Chris), granddaughter Sarah Hillman Sparks (Michael), grandsons Matthew, Michael and Andrew.

Rosary will be recited at 7pm June 28, 2024 at Gaffney Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am June 29, 2024 at Pope St. John XXIII Parish, reception following, burial at Calvary Cemetery, Tacoma.

Donations may be made in Emily’s name to Pope St John XXIII STEM Academy Catholic School, 3306 S 58th Street, Tacoma WA  98409-5306.