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Raonda K. Walton
Apr 16, 2009
Obituary Raonda K. Walton Raonda K. (George) Walton passed away on April 16, 2009. She touched the lives of many. Her legacy can be found in the strength of the family she leaves behind. For over forty years, she shared her love with her husband Jerry. They made a life together that consisted of friendship and devotion. Though born in...
Edwin L. Coy, Jr.
Apr 16, 2009
Obituary Edwin L Coy, Jr. Our brother Ed, son of Reverend Ed and Bessie Coy passed away on April 16th, 2009 in Concord, CA. His wife of 54 years, Pat (McCullough) along with his children Jeff and Cindy with 7 grandchildren were at his side. He attended Franklin, Jason Lee, and Stadium class of 1951. He received a BA degree...
Dolores Ann Morris
Apr 16, 2009
Obituary Laurie D. Morris Born Aug. 12, 1942; died peacefully in her home on April 16, 2009. Graduated from Lincoln H.S. 1960. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Ron, 4 children, John, Randy, Michelle, and Sue, and 10 grandchildren. Instead of flowers, please make donations to the Fish Food Bank. Services will be held at St....
Marie Frances (Anich) Wasser
Apr 14, 2009
Obituary Marie Frances (Anich) Wasser was born on October 18, 1930 and joined our heavenly father on April 14, 2009. Marie resided in Tacoma the majority of her life and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her sons Tony and Paul (Diana) Wasser and her 4 grandchildren Brenna, Stefan, Emma, and Grace. She...
June Rolsma
Apr 13, 2009
Obituary June Esther (Smith) Rolsma June Esther (Smith) Rolsma passed away peacefully and joined her parents, husband, and sisters in heaven on April 13, 2009. She was born September 15, 1922 in Potsdam, NY to George S. Smith and Lena (Clough) Smith, the fourth of five children. She grew up in Potsdam, NY and graduated from Potsdam High School and...
Francis Ernest Gobel
Apr 12, 2009
Obituary RED GOBEL Gone Hunting.....Bowling....Racing! On Easter Sunday, 12 April 2009, our beloved husband~father~grandfather lost his two-year battle with GBM, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. He passed away peacefully at his home in Lakewood, with his family by his side. Francis Ernest Gobel, known throughout his life as "Red" because of his hair and coloring, was born 12...
Antone P. Katich
Apr 11, 2009
Obituary Antone Peter Katich Antone was born on October 5, 1926 to Mary and Mike Katich who preceded him in death. He passed away peacefully on April 11, 2009. Antone grew up in Gig Harbor and followed his father into commercial fishing at the age of 16. He fished commercially for salmon in Puget Sound, the Salmon Banks, and Southeast...
Edith Irene Michaelson
Apr 10, 2009
Obituary MICHAELSON, EDITH IRENE Edith Irene (Eigner-Crotty) Michaelson was born on March 7, 1932 in Portland, Oregon, was raised in Bremerton, Washington and passed away unexpectedly at her vacation property in Desert Hot Springs, California on Good Friday, April 10, 2009. Edith, known as Edie to her many friends, moved to Tacoma to attend St. Joseph's School of Nursing in...
William Joseph Labrie
Apr 9, 2009
Obituary William Joseph LaBrie November 28, 1923 ?" April 9, 2009 William "Bill" LaBrie passed peacefully through death to everlasting life on Thursday, April 9. Bill was born in Ontonagon, MI, a town on the shores of Lake Superior that was always close to his heart and which he visited often. He grew up on a farm, one of 13...
Susan K. Matesa
Apr 7, 2009
Obituary Susan K. Matesa Susan K. Matesa was born Aug 6, 1946 and passed away peacefully at home April 7, 2009 after courageous battle with cancer. Sue spent her early married years as a homemaker, raising her son. She later joined the work force where she made many lasting friendships. Sue was always up for a good game of cards,...
Florence Katherine Hickey
Apr 5, 2009
Obituary Florence Katherine Hickey Flo passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009, at age 92. She was born in Tacoma, WA on September 1, 1916 to Anton and Clara Zurfluh. She was one of 12 siblings. She married the love of her life, Raymond P. Hickey, in 1939. As the wife of a career army officer, she explored the world. She...
Sholom M. Zhukovskiy
Apr 1, 2009
Obituary Sholom M. Zhukovskiy Sholom Zhukovskiy, 90, passed away April 1, 2009. He was born September 12, 1918 in Belarus. He was a physician and served with the Russian Army for 30 years. During WWII from 1941 to 1945 he accompanied and cared for the troops from Moscow through Berlin. Sholom is survived by: children, Leonid (Larisa) and Nina Khavina...
Adair Johnson
Mar 25, 2009
Obituary Adair (Buckley) Johnson "Our Matriarch" February 21, 1925 ?" March 25, 2009 Adair Johnson 84 passed away peacefully after a brief illness. With her loving family surrounding her, she said her final good-byes. Adair was born in Harlowtown, Mt and moved to Tacoma as a child. She attended Saint Patrick School and graduated from Stadium High School in 1943....
Maria Zagorski
Mar 22, 2009
Obituary MARIA (MIMI) ZAGORSKI Jesus took her by the hand to paradise on March 22, 2009; born in Bucharest, Romania March 28, 1927 to Karl and Maria Fischer. During the war they emigrated to Germany settling in Bamberg where she met her husband of 54 years Thomas. She also leaves behind 1 son; William from Bellingham, sister; Erika and brother;...
Renee Jennette Tompkins
Mar 16, 2009
Obituary Renee Tompkins 9/15/1950 ?" 3/16/2009 Our beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and friend to so many passed away on March 16, 2009. Renee made Tacoma her home when she and Jim married in 1978 and spent the next 30 years as lifelong companions while raising their family. Renee is preceded in death by her parents Charles Morgan, Liz Morgan...
Dorothy Louise Bichsel
Mar 16, 2009
Obituary Dorothy (Klinge) Bichsel passed on Monday March 16 at the age of 92 of congestive heart failure. It's hard to recall Dorothy without seeing that beautiful smile that always graced her face. It revealed the soul of a warm, wonderful woman who was loved by many and liked by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. Like a...
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