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Marie Theresa Poe
Nov 2, 2011
Obituary Marie peacefully went to heaven on November 2, 2011. She was born in Tacoma, WA on May 5, 1924 to John and Larelda McGuire. Marie was kind, devoted to her family and an excellent cook. She was very fond of spending time with her husband, David, and enjoyed traveling adventures together. She worked from 1966-1979 as an escrow officer...
Mary E Everson
Oct 30, 2011
Obituary Evelyn Everson was born on June 30, 1927 in British Columbia, Canada to Walter and Josephine McLean, and passed away on October 30, 2011 in Gig Harbor, WA at the age of 84. Evelyn's passions and interests included: travel, cooking, gardening and a love of nature, especially animals. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by...
Eleanor Jean Racek
Oct 18, 2011
Obituary ELEANOR JEAN SNYDER RACEK (Elly) 12/01/1935 - 10/18/2011. The choirs in heaven have a new director! Elly was born to Gordon and Margaret Snyder in Washington DC. She was the oldest of four children. The family moved to Seattle in 1940 where Margaret still resides today. Elly graduated from Queen Ann High School and then attended The College of...
Francis Joseph Shovlin
Oct 18, 2011
Obituary Francis Shovlin Born January 19, 1929 in Butte, Montana, Frank went to be with the Lord, family, and friends on October 22, 2011. After moving to Tacoma, Frank attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Lincoln High School. Frank served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines during the 2nd World War. He worked for Boeing for 40 years...
Peter Lawrence Sabutis
Oct 17, 2011
Obituary Peter L. Sabutis 11/30-1918 - 10/18/2011 Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Elizabeth (Rask) Sabutis, and his stepdaughter, Sister Maria Francis. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Larry Rask of Bothell, sister-in-law, Dolores (Schiesz) Rask, and nephews, Jeffrey, Dennis, Martin and Michael Rask. Pete graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the U.S. Army during...
Michael Gierczynski
Oct 15, 2011
Obituary Michael Gierczynski Michael passed into the arms of Our Lord in his sleep on Saturday, October 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife Agnes of 56 years, sons Mike, Frank, Paul, Andre (Angie) and daughter Agnes Brazill (Michael). Mike was born the only son to Stanley and Antonina Gierczynski on May 22, 1933 in Warsaw, Poland. Mike was...
Edeltraud Elisabeth Depaul
Oct 15, 2011
Obituary EDELTRAUD ELISABETH DEPAUL (Geb Kiefer),70, died on October 15, 2011 at her home in University Place after a long struggle with cancer. Edel was born in Gillenfeld, Germany on September 11, 1941 to Emil and Hilde Kiefer. She attended Regino Gymnasium, Pruem and graduated from the University of Trier in 1962. She taught primary school in Arxfeld and secondary...
Robert E Moriarty
Oct 13, 2011
Obituary Robert E. Moriarty 1/6/30 - 10/13/11 Bob was born to James and Ella Moriarty in Great Falls, MT. He was the third of eight children, of whom three survived: Nancy Malaspina (Hillsborough, CA), Marcia (Montara, CA), and Patrick (Missoula, MT). Bob attended schools in Great Falls where he was active in athletics, while assisting in the operation of the...
Regina Mary Petrich
Oct 6, 2011
Obituary Regina Mary Petrich Regina died in her apartment in University Place, WA, October 6, 2011 at the age of 56. She was born on October 10, 1954, in St. Joseph's hospital in Tacoma, WA. Regina learned personal living skills, how to write her name and to sign at Buckley School in Buckley, WA. She later moved into a group...
John Benjamin Hitchins
Oct 5, 2011
Obituary John B. Hitchins Born Aug. 14, 1941 in Lansing, IA, resided in Tacoma since 1966 and passed away Oct. 5, 2011. He retired from Lucent after 39-1/2 years of service in the Bell Phone system. An avid golfer, he is survived by wife Linda, sons Ben & Wade, brother Joseph of Yuma, AZ, sisters Angela & Alice Hitchins, nephews...
John Richard Gosselin
Oct 5, 2011
Obituary John R. Gosselin 1956-2011 John passed away suddenly at home on October 5, 2011. He graduated from Foss High School. He owned his own Landscaping and Painting business. His hobbies were building models and music. John loved a good joke, but even better, he loved telling jokes. John loved making others laugh, spending time with his family, and gathering...
Joseph Henry Krick
Oct 2, 2011
Obituary Joseph Krick Joseph Henry Krick was born February 6, 1920. He died October 2, 2011. Joe was born on the family farm outside of Genesee, Idaho, one of thirteen children, of Henry and Anna Krick. Joe was preceded in death by his brothers; Otto (Agnes Jutte), Paul (Darlene Frost), sisters; Mary (Matt Kasper), Magdalena, Theresa (Cliff Lundt), Pauline (Phil...
Christopher Gerald Hansen
Oct 1, 2011
Obituary Christopher G. Hansen (Uncle Chris) Our beloved Uncle Chris went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2011. Chris was born in Seattle on December 8, 1954 and spent his early years living in Tacoma's North End. He relocated to Bellevue in 1967 and completed his education at Newport High School. Disabled by Schizophrenia, Chris spent the majority...
Richard Herbert Rehberger
Sep 25, 2011
Obituary Richard H. Rehberger Richard H. Rehberger, age 91, died Sunday, September 25, at home surrounded by family. He was an area resident his entire life and a member of Sacred Heart Church. He was self-employed, the owner of A & K Grocery for forty years, and a Navy Veteran of WWII. Richard is survived by his wife of 63...
Jacinta Horner
Sep 20, 2011
Obituary Jacinta R. (Straling) Horner Service Details Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, September 30, 2011, 11:00 am St. John of the Woods Catholic Church. Inurnment at Tahoma National Cemetery.
Genevieve Klein
Sep 20, 2011
Obituary Genevieve Klein February 1, 1930- September 20, 2011 Genevieve Klein (Dosch) 81, was born February 1, 1930, to Marcus and Magdalena (Reiter) Dosch, in Karlsruhe, ND. She grew up on the farm and learned at an early age the true value of hard work and ethics. After leaving the farm, she worked in the medical field at various hospitals...
Leo Edward Fanning
Sep 16, 2011
Obituary Leo E. Fanning Age 95, of Tacoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 16, 2011 after a short stay at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born on January 22, 1916 in Pasco, Washington, the second of 4 children. He was a 1934 graduate of Pasco High and then moved to Tacoma to join the C.C.C. He...
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