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Kazue Yotsuuye
May 16, 2009
Obituary Kazue (Uchida) Yotsuuye She was born on April 4, 1915, to Sahei and Iwaye Uchida in Tacoma, WA and died peacefully on May 16, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was the second of six children. She is survived by her brothers, Isamu (Toshiko) Uchida of Ontario, OR and Minoru (Nobi) Uchida of Puyallup, WA. She was predeceased...
James Benedict Dickson
May 14, 2009
Obituary James Benedict Dickson Born Jan. 9, 1927 in Tacoma, WA to David C. and Frances J. Dickson, died May 14, 2009. James married Glenna Gaffney 9/11/48, and was a Naval WWII vet, he owned Dickson T.V., was an active member of the Catholic Church and an avid barbershopper. James is survived by his children Mike Dickson (Linda), David Dickson,...
Harriet Marie Schroader
May 14, 2009
Obituary Harriet Marie Pavek Schroader May 19, 1934 - May 14, 2009 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed from this life to the next after a long period of infirmity. She was born in Ashland, MT to Elsie and Edward Pavek who preceeded her in death. She had two sisters, Janice and Mary Anne and one brother, Louis. She...
Laverne Marie Kingsbury
May 13, 2009
Obituary LaVerne Marie Kingsbury LaVerne Marie Kingsbury, 74, born May 5, 1935 died peacefully on May 13, 2009. She graduated from Stadium High School 1953. She is survived by her sister Donna Kingsbury of Puyallup, her brother Gerald Kingsbury of Vancouver, cousins: Joan Kawolski; Verna Rauscher, Laura Hebert, Ron Adams and several nieces and nephews. She retired from Qwest communications...
Clayton Spencer Buchholz
May 9, 2009
Obituary Clayton Spencer Buchholz Clayton Spencer Buchholz (Sam), passed peacefully at home on May 9, 2009. Clayton precede in death by his wife of 60 years, Lois and by 4 brothers, Harvey, Leonard, Franklin, Robert and 3 sisters, Violet, Alice and Lois Ann. Survivors include: sons Clayton (Sharon) and Dennis (Kathy); grandchildren Natasha, Layne, Daric and Aaron; brothers Maurice (Gloria),...
Elizabeth Goodman
May 8, 2009
Obituary Elizabeth Jeanne Goodman born to Armand and Elizabeth DeRosset 7/7/1931. Loving mother of Steven, Sharon and Sue, grandmother of Richard, Jessica and Drew, great-grandmother of Matthew, Anne Elisabeth and Drace. Graveside services will be held Monday, May 11, 2009, 10:00 am at Home of Peace Cemetery, Lakewood, WA. We will miss you Momma! Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery
John Bowlby
May 7, 2009
Obituary John W. Bowlby Our JOHN W. BOWLBY, 56, passed away suddenly at his home in Puyallup on Thursday evening May 7, 2009 by the side of his loving wife of 30 years. John was born in Tacoma, Washington to John J, and Margaret Bowlby who have preceded him in death. John is survived by his loving wife Julie Bowlby...
Frances K. Mckamey
May 7, 2009
Obituary Frances K. McKamey Frances K. McKamey died at home on May 7, 2009. She was born in Tacoma on June 25, 1918 to Andrew and Helen Koval and was the youngest of 11 girls! A proud member of St. Leo's Class of 1936, she was also an accomplished musician. Throughout her life she was a soloist, organist and choir...
Thomas Joseph Kelly
May 5, 2009
Obituary Thomas Kelly Thomas J. (Tom) Kelly has left this world after 64 years passing on May 5th 2009. Born on Dec. 27, 1944 in Liberty, New York, Tom served as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, soldier, educator, mentor and friend to many. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years Rae Ann, daughter Laura with husband Rick Takagi; son...
Yolanda Dorothy Schmidt
May 4, 2009
Obituary Yolanda D. Schmidt "Lonnie" 1/9/1925 ?" 5/4/2009 Lonnie was born in Tacoma, WA to Dominick & Mary Petrecca Liberty. She attended Aquinas and Stadium high schools. Lonnie retired in 1990 after more than 45 years as a waitress at The California Oyster House, The Towers, Empress Gardens & Harbor Lights restaurants. She was preceded in death in 2005 by...
Billie Ann Kaperick
May 2, 2009
Obituary Billie Ann Kaperick Devoted wife, mother, sister, friend, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on May 2, 2009. Born in Flint, Michigan in 1923, she spent her childhood between Michigan and Washington until finally settling in Rosedale. Billie was class valedictorian and went on to nurse's training. It was then that she met the dashing sailor who stole her heart....
Norman Strom
Apr 27, 2009
Obituary Norman Melvin Strom January 21, 1915 - April 27, 2009 Norman was born in Tacoma, Washington. His parents Lena and Severn (Sam)E Strom had emigrated from Norway. Norm's childhood centered around Normanna Hall and the vibrant immigrant community that surrounded Sheridan Street. He attended Stanley, McCarver and Lincoln High School. In 1937, while at a dance, Norm met Irma...
Joseph Michael Kearney
Apr 26, 2009
Obituary Joseph "Mike" Kearney 1941 ~ 2009 Mike passed away of heart failure April 26, 2009. Mike, retired U.S. Air Force Air Traffic Controller and Vietnam Veteran, Served his country proudly for over 20 years. His passion was his family and the time he spent volunteering as the manager of the American Lake Veterans Golf Course, which provides Veterans rehabilitation...
Ken Sagami
Apr 24, 2009
Obituary Ken Sagami Ken was born March 4, 1916 in Fife, WA and at the age of 93, died peacefully April 24, 2009. Ken graduated from Fife High School and lived in the Fife area most of his life. He was a member of Whitney Memorial United Methodist Church and Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League. He enjoyed watching sports,...
Lawrence J. Merkle
Apr 22, 2009
Obituary Lawrence J. "Larry/Lornie" Merkle Larry was born on December 2, 1916 in Tacoma, WA and passed away after a short illness at the age of 92 on April 22, 2009. He attended Holy Rosary and Visitation schools and graduated from Bellarmine in 1934, where he participated in baseball, basketball, football and tennis. He was one of the City's best...
Jeanne Laclede Moyer
Apr 20, 2009
Obituary Jeanne LaClede Moyer (Hohenleitner) January 30, 1929 ?" April 20, 2009 In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Amen! On Monday, April 20, 2009, our mother began a new journey. In her last hours with us, she prepared for her passage by sharing her love for her children (Peter, Charles, Michael [aka Andrew] and John), daughters-in-law Mary (Mello)...
Bertha Evelyn Morrison
Apr 20, 2009
Obituary Bertha Evelyn (Healey) Morrison Bertha Evelyn (Healey) Morrison, 85, passed away at home on the morning of April 21, 2009. She was born at home in Worcester, MA on March 29, 1924, the third child of James and Mary (McKeon) Healey. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1943, and was a former parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. Bertha...
Ines M. Andrade
Apr 19, 2009
Obituary Ines "Lita" Andrade Sister to Elsa Suazo, Aunt to Tony, Mother of Isabel, Julio, Lourdes (John), Luz Maria, Ivonne (Carlos) and Nicol (Steve). Grandmother of Ines Patricia (Russell), Virgil, Marco, Kiza, Pamela, Carolina, Jose Carlos, Isabella and Christopher. Born May 12, 1928 in Honduras, passed away peacefully April 19, 2009 in Tacoma. Lita was faithful in her walk with...
Marjorie Schwalen Nelson
Apr 19, 2009
Obituary Marjorie Schwalen Nelson Native of Tacoma was born May 19, 1920 at St. Joseph Hospital, to Bernard and Ursula Schwalen. She was a lifelong resident of Tacoma. Marjorie attended St. Patrick's Grade School, graduated from Stadium High School in 1937 and attended University of Washington where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. She was a secretary at...
Ida Rose Robb
Apr 18, 2009
Obituary Ida R. Robb Sunrise 1-8-1916 Sunset 4-18-2009 Ida received her angel wings at 93 and moved on to be with her husband of 54 years, Charles F. Robb. Family was her life, she was an outstanding wife, perfect mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, seamstress and a wonderful homemaker. She was a past-president of the Swiss Ladies Society. One of 13 children...
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