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Jack Henry Salter
Jan 23, 2010
Obituary Jack H. Salter Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, Jack passed away peacefully at home January 23, 2010 at age 81. He was born and raised in Tacoma to John and Anna Salter. Jack retired from U.S. West after 35-1/2 years; he was known as "Salty" by his co-workers. Jack married Arlene in 1954, and they had...
Esther Maria Whiteley
Jan 23, 2010
Obituary ESTHER WHITELEY Esther Whiteley was born in Tacoma on August 4, 1925 to Salmonia and Pasquale Pellegrini. She passed away peacefully on January 23, 2010. Esther lived in Tacoma all of her life. She worked for many years in the auto freight industry and retired from the Brown & Haley Candy Company. Esther was a devoted Catholic and member...
Stanley James Fairhurst
Jan 23, 2010
Obituary Stanley Fairhurst On January 23, 2010 our Dad, Stanley James Fairhurst, died peacefully at home surrounded by his children. Born in Seattle, Dad was the sixth child of Cyril and Lucy Costello Fairhurst. He joins his dear wife Mary who died in 1999. During his early school years Dad lived in Tacoma. He worked and taught for many years...
Minnie Elizabeth Miller
Jan 21, 2010
Obituary Minnie Elizabeth Miller Minnie Elizabeth Miller passed away peacefully January 21, 2010. Born January 8, 1920 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Minnie was the only child of Anita and Joseph Rosser. However, being an only child did not mean that she was ever alone. Throughout her years on this Earth she made many friends by opening her heart to all she...
Jeanne Naubert
Jan 20, 2010
Obituary Jeanne Naubert Mom died very peacefully at home comforted by her family on January 20, 2010. Jeanne was born to Lester and Bess Hudson on Feb. 11, 1924 in North Dakota. The family moved to Puyallup, Washington and later Jeanne went through Nurses Training at Tacoma General Hospital. She married Bill Naubert (deceased 9/20/03) on Sep. 4, 1948. They...
Rita A. Warter
Jan 16, 2010
Obituary Rita A. Warter Rita A. Warter, 83, died Jan. 16, 2010 in Gig Harbor, WA. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Rita loved to play Bridge and was almost passionate about it, belonging to many different groups. However Rita's true passion was her family, her children and grandchildren. Rita is survived by her children, Ken...
Jeffrey Charles Stephens
Jan 14, 2010
Obituary JEFFREY CHARLES STEPHENS "Tally Ho" Jeffrey Charles Stephens, a lifelong resident of Tacoma, passed away on January 14, 2010. Jeff fought a long, valiant, and spirited struggle against pancreatic cancer. He waged the battle on his own terms, never giving up hope, never giving in to self-pity, and always serving as an inspiration to his loved ones. Jeff was...
Molly Mackenzie Hightower
Jan 12, 2010
Obituary Molly Mackenzie Hightower March 29, 1987 ~ January 12, 2010 Our darling Molly was tragically taken from us by the Haitian earthquake doing the thing she loved the most, helping and caring for disabled children. Molly was born in 1987 and lived in Pacific until 1994 when the family moved to Port Orchard. She graduated from Bellarmine Prep where...
Esther Walton
Jan 11, 2010
Obituary Esther Virginia (Sousa) Walton Esther VIRGINIA (Sousa) Walton, 88 the last of seven joins her family as the Sousa circle is again unbroken. She also joins her husband Jim, Grandson Jeff, Son-in-law, Gary and Daughter-in-law, Raonda. She leaves behind five children: Dave (Diane), Jerry, Ann Gregg (Fiancé Jim), Elaine, Chuck (Terri), 12 Grand Children and 14 Great Grandchildren. She...
Shawn Michelle Ford
Jan 10, 2010
Obituary SHAWN (SIAN) MICHELLE FORD (FORBUSH) Shawn was born Dec. 6, 1966 and passed away Jan. 10, 2010 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She left behind her husband Tom; sons: Garrett, Nathan and Jonathon; parents Karen Forbush and Danny Forbush; sisters: Alissa Forbush and Shannon (Mark Lindbeck) Nichols; grandparents: Jack and Faye Grah and Jean Forbush; nephews: Stephan...
Eleanor Mary Lawrence
Jan 7, 2010
Obituary 105 Years Old Eleanor "Lee" Messo Lawrence Lee was born February 21, 1904 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2010. Lee loved working in her yard, which was always beautiful and up until the very end she challenged herself to solve the Word Jumble every day. Lee was also known for her craftwork, which she...
Lester Daniel Gilsdorf
Jan 7, 2010
Obituary Les D. Gilsdorf Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2010. Les was born on July 13, 1926 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Edward and Rose Gilsdorf. They moved to Tacoma when he was a teenager and he graduated from Stadium High School, class of 1945. Les entered the Navy and upon completing his...
John Petrich
Jan 7, 2010
Obituary Jack Petrich The Honorable John A. "Jack" Petrich peacefully concluded a life well-lived on January 7, 2010. One of six children, he was born on September 1, 1919 in Tacoma to Martin A. and Mary Ellen (Moore) Petrich, and was a member of the pioneer Petrich ship building family. Jack attended St. Patrick Elementary School and Bellarmine High School...
Chiyeko Kawasaki
Jan 7, 2010
Obituary Chiyeko Tadaye Kawasaki Chiyeko Tadaye Kawasaki passed away peacefully on January 7, 2010 at Tacoma General Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years of age. Tadaye, also known as "Teddy," was born on November 2, 1921 and lived the majority of her life in Tacoma. She graduated from Stadium High School in 1940, then ran the family...
William Jasper
Dec 30, 2009
Obituary William Jasper Thomas William Jasper was born January 18, 1924 in Corona, CA., the only child of William Bryan Jasper and Wilda Nowels Jasper. He died December 30, 2009 in Tacoma. At the age of 3 he moved with his parent to Illinois and attended elementary school there. When he was 12 years old the family returned to Whittier,...
Sr. Jean Hopper
Dec 29, 2009
Obituary Sister Jean (Mary Dennis) Hopper, OP died peacefully on December 29, at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle following a long struggle with MS. She was born on July 23, 1930 in Seattle to Fred and Sarah Hopper. Her parents, her brother Father Patrick Hopper, SJ and her sister Theresa Hopper McGatlin predeceased her. She is survived by her brother,...
Doris M. Barkley
Dec 26, 2009
Obituary Doris M. Barkley Mom died on Dec. 26, 2009. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born March 3, 1921 in Tacoma to Dan and Mary Browne. She graduated as Salutatorian from St. Leo's High School (Class of '39) and married Virgil O. Barkley that same year. Although her family was her career, she was President...
Frances Evelyn Phelps
Dec 17, 2009
Obituary Frances Evelyn Phelps November 15, 1913 ?" December 17, 2009 Proud Navy wife Loved her sailor husband, Lt. Cmdr. William James Phelps. Escaped the bombing of Pearl Harbor and built steadfast homeports in San Francisco, Long Beach, Honolulu, Red Hill, Greenbelt, Norfolk, Washington DC, Tacoma, and Bremerton. Loyal friend Shared her husband's passion for camping and fishing. Built her...
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