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Wilma Kipers

Wilma Kipers

Dec 6, 2010

Obituary Wilma (Willie) Kipers Wilma M. Kipers, 93, passed away on December 6, 2010. She was born in Kansas, the daughter of William and Doris Beckford. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jesse James Kipers. She is survived by daughter Judith (William) Kieffer, son James (Darlene) Kipers, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. A...

Felipe  A. Baluyos

Felipe A. Baluyos

Dec 6, 2010

Obituary Felipe Baluyos passed away on his birthday on December 6, 2010 at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jacinta, four children, Evangeline Maraon, Felipe Jr., Wilson and Alberto, 32 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 9am, with viewing at 8am, December 15, 2010 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7112...

Blake Hirsh

Blake Hirsh

Nov 29, 2010

Obituary Blake Hirsh Dad passed on to be with Mom early in the morning of 11/29/10. He departed peacefully and although our hearts are heavy they are filled with gratitude for all he has given us. He was born 1/23/21 in Portland, Oregon to Paul and Verna (Awde) Hirsh. He grew up there with his younger brother Blair who passed...

Betty  Jo Peters

Betty Jo Peters

Nov 29, 2010

Obituary Betty Jo Peters Betty Jo Peters, 89, passed away on November 29, 2010, in Tacoma, WA. She is survived by her husband, Allen Peters, her daughter Sally Jo Bose (Ken) and her son Dr. Dale R Peters (Julie). She was loved by her 6 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many extended grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends from around the...

Robert  Charles Huke

Robert Charles Huke

Nov 28, 2010

Obituary Robert C. Huke Died Nov. 28th at age 75. Bob was a career Army Officer, Vietnam Vet, and successful businessman. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Robert is survived by his wife, Janet, children Bob, Cheryl and Kathleen and by eight grandchildren. A memorial service is planned at St. Charles Borromeo on Friday, Dec 3rd at 2:30....

Ruth  Adel Sordelet

Ruth Adel Sordelet

Nov 27, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Miriam Curtis

Miriam Curtis

Nov 24, 2010

Obituary Miriam "Mimi" Washburn Curtis Mimi was born in Seattle on October 10, 1913 and passed away November 24, 2010. She lived a full life and had a chance to say goodbye to her family before passing. We wish to thank the wonderful staff at Beachwood Manor, Seattle for their tender care. Mimi spent her early childhood in Seattle but...

Margaret  Antoinette Sandberg

Margaret Antoinette Sandberg

Nov 23, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Algirdas Maciulis

Algirdas Maciulis

Nov 20, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Esther Mchone

Esther Mchone

Nov 19, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Christine  M Bernard

Christine M Bernard

Nov 17, 2010

Obituary Christine Martin Bernard Christine Bernard, age 92 passed away on November 17, 2010. She was born in Mullingar, County West Meath, Ireland and as a young woman moved to London, England where she married and lived thru the Blitz of World War II. Christine lived for adventure and she later came to America and settled in Redlands, California where...

Myles  John Mason

Myles John Mason

Nov 14, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Paul  Michael Herzog

Paul Michael Herzog

Nov 11, 2010

Obituary Paul M. Herzog "Louie" Born 7/23/1932 in Aberdeen, SD died 11/11/2010 in Tacoma, WA. Paul graduated high school in Aberdeen, SD (Central). He was a pressman for 30 years in Aberdeen, SD and Tacoma, WA. He was also in the grocery business as Owner/Operator for 13 years of Spanaway Deli Mart. Paul was preceded in death by 1 child,...

Evelyn  Laura Butler

Evelyn Laura Butler

Nov 10, 2010

Obituary Evelyn L. Butler Together Againl After 20 years of waiting up in Heaven, Jim has been reunited with his lifelong love. Evelyn was born in Egeland, N.D. on January 13, 1915 to Gladys and Charles Byer. She passed away on November 10,2010 in Gig Harbor at the age of95 after a brief illness. She graduated from Minot State Teachers'...

Patrick  John Lee

Patrick John Lee

Nov 9, 2010

Obituary Patrick John Lee, 22, died this week from a brain injury. Patrick will be remembered for his epic sense of adventure, ability to be a genuine friend, and love of family. Patrick grew up in a close-knit neighborhood on Harvard Avenue in Fircrest. He spent his summers in the Fircrest swimming pool and camping with his family and neighbors....

David Hemion

David Hemion

Nov 8, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Maurice  Anthony Peerenboom

Maurice Anthony Peerenboom

Nov 7, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Ruth  Sevier Jensen

Ruth Sevier Jensen

Nov 6, 2010

Obituary RUTH SEVIER JENSEN Our much loved mother, Ruth Sevier Jensen, went to be with her Lord on November 6, 2010 at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence and parents Mattie and Howard Lea. She is survived by her three children, Carolyn (Philip) Farmer, Steven (Cory) Jensen and Richard (Donna) Jensen, seven grandchildren...

Daniel Edward Francis O'Brien

Daniel Edward Francis O'Brien

Nov 6, 2010

Obituary Born, July 14, 1918, in Lynn, MA, passed away quietly at his home on November 6, 2010. He was 92 years old. Dan served in WWII as a bombardier in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and later served in the Army reserves for several years. Dan was employed by the federal government for 30 years until he retired and...

William  Walter Perrett

William Walter Perrett

Nov 5, 2010

Obituary William W. Perrett June 2, 1925-Nov. 5, 2010 Bill passed into the loving arms of God at the age of 85 when his courageous battle with cancer ended. He graduated from Lincoln High School and then served our country during WWII as a naval seaman 3rd class. Bill then continued to serve in the Naval Reserves until he was...