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William James Wallis
Nov 4, 2010
Obituary William J. Wallis III William J. Wallis III was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 31, 1949, and died in his home November 4, 2010. He attended Kent State University and moved to Portland, Oregon in 1970. Bill is survived by Carol, his wife of 18 years, and brothers Gary and Dwight. He had been employed by Key Bank...
Robert Charles Christofferson
Nov 4, 2010
Obituary ROBERT C. CHRISTOFFERSON Robert Charles Christofferson died on Nov. 4, 2010 at home with his family by his side. He passed into the loving arms of God at the age of 85 when his courageous battle with cancer ended. Bob was born on Nov. 1, 1925 in Tacoma. He attended Lincoln High School and was drafted into the U.S....
Theresa Lynn Berger
Nov 2, 2010
Obituary An amazing and dedicated wife, mother, teacher and friend, Theresa passed away early Tuesday morning, November 2, 2010 at the Franciscan Hospice House. Theresa was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 8, 1961. A 2003 breast cancer survivor and a true fighter in her most recent battle with cancer, she was an inspiration to the entire community and anyone...
Joseph Kezele
Nov 1, 2010
Obituary Joseph Kezele, age 99, died peacefully at home Nov. 1, 2010. He was born Sept. 20, 1911 in Koehler, NM to parents Joseph Kezele and Margaret Racki Kezele. He was a Navy Veteran serving from Nov. 1940 until Oct. 1945, proudly serving on the U.S.S. Maddox during WWII and was also awarded a Purple Heart. Joseph married his wife...
Winifred Rieck
Oct 26, 2010
Obituary Bobbie Rieck, 97, died on October 26, 2010 at Providence Hospital in Everett. Bobbie was born on August 17, 1913, in Platte County, Nebraska. She was raised on a farm and after completing teacher's college she began teaching at a one room school house at the age of 19. Her transportation to the school was on the back of...
Ruth Vernier Hirsh
Oct 26, 2010
Obituary Mom died peacefully, after a seven year struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Ruth passed with Blake, her loving husband of 68 years, and beloved father of their seven children, at her bedside. They are Robin Tiehen, Steve, Paul, Nancy, William, Tom, and John Hirsh. Born to Edna and Harris T. Vernier in Havre, Montana. "Ruthie" was the youngest of five...
Arthur Lawrence Norlin
Oct 25, 2010
Obituary Sunday night dad fell peacefully asleep and woke up in Heaven with mom. Born Nov. 23, 1933 with his twin brother to Marie and Art Norlin, he grew up as part of Adam's Street kids. He attended Franklin, Jason Lee, and Stadium ('51). The twins played baseball and were Stadium's Yell Kings. In 1952 he married Darlene Blaszak, and...
John Augustus Honan
Oct 24, 2010
Obituary John Augustus Honan Oct. 18, 1918 to Oct. 24, 2010 John A. Honan, 92, passed away in his home Sunday, October 24th. Mr. Honan enjoyed a long, successful career in the restaurant business, including President of the Washington State Restaurant Association. John also spent two years as a State Representative. He spent over 30 years on the Board of...
Lee Fouts
Oct 24, 2010
Obituary Lee Jeffry Fouts ended his six-year battle with cancer on October 24, 2010 in the thoughtful and caring hands of the Franciscan Hospice House. He is preceded in death by his sister Ruth. Lee is survived by his three devoted children Cody, Jessie and Jake Fouts; their mother, Mollie Fouts; his loving parents Bud and Marje Fouts; and his...
Daniel Trucco
Oct 16, 2010
Obituary He participated in Special Olympics and was proud of his many medals. Dan enjoyed traveling, bowling, swimming and family gatherings. He is survived by his mother Jean Trucco, his brothers and sisters: Kevin (Myra) Trucco, Beth (David) Hilton, and Leslie (Bill) Hilton. He is also survived by nephews: Marc and Erik Trucco, Mathew Hilton nieces: Meghann Hilton, Alexis and...
Sr. Alice Elizabeth Burns
Oct 16, 2010
Obituary Sister Alice Elizabeth Burns (Mary George) OP (Tacoma) died peacefully at St. Joseph Residence on Saturday, October 16, 2010. A native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Sister Alice was born December 22, 1919 to James Burns and Ruth Naomi Deegan. Because her parents were American citizens, Sister Alice's birth was reported to the American Consulate on March 22, 1920 making...
Neilan I. Weinstein
Oct 15, 2010
Obituary Nick was the best friend a person could ever have. Neilan Irving Weinstein, born July 2, 1941, passed in his sleep at home on October 15, 2010. Nick showered his family and friends with love. In particular he devoted his love to his wife, Lewise. A true romantic, he took pleasure in picking out and presenting just the right...
William Austin Stricklen
Oct 14, 2010
Obituary William Austin Stricklen III passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 14th, 2010 at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Helena Stricklen and daughter Stephanie Stricklen and his other children Grace Kenchiova, Anita Garrett, and son William Austin Stricklen IV. He always carried photos of his 19 grandchildren and great grandchildren,...
James Rose Yocom
Oct 13, 2010
Obituary "Everyday is a good day!" Our dad, James R. Yocom, 99 years young, died to New Life Oct. 13, 2010 at St. Anthony's Hosp. in Gig Harbor. He was born in Tacoma and graduated from St. Martin's High School and College in 1932. He played football and boarded there seven years. He met the love of his life Vivian...
Florence Magdalena Grenier
Oct 6, 2010
Obituary Florence M (Schuler) Grenier 9/20/1921 - 10/6/2010 Florence M. (Schuler) Grenier passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 6, 2010. She was 89 years old. Florence was born on September 20, 1921, the eldest child of Charles and Lena Schuler. She was a lifelong resident of Tacoma. She attended Holy Rosary and Sacred Heart Catholic Schools...
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