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Henry Eugene Burke, Jr.
Jul 4, 2009
Obituary Henry (Hank) Eugene Burke, Jr. Henry (Hank) Eugene Burke, Jr., born May 8, 1929, Tacoma, passed away on July 4, 2009. He is survived by his four children, Tim, of Point of Rocks, Maryland, Mike (Roderick) of Oxnard, California, Cathy of Amherst, NH, and Margaret of Tokyo, Japan, his six grandchildren and his brother Bill as well as many...
George Joseph Gunovich
Jul 3, 2009
Obituary George J. Gunovich A native of Tacoma Washington, George was born September 3, 1921 and passed away July 3, 2009. He proudly served in the Navy during the 2nd World War in the Pacific. After his military service he became a salesman for Continental Bakery serving military installations, commissaries, NCO Clubs and other military facilities for nearly forty years....
Terry Jeanne Kinnaman
Jun 27, 2009
Obituary Terry Jeanne "McGowan" Kinnaman 11/23/38 ?" 6/27/09 Terry, a retired Tacoma School District teacher was born at St. Joseph's Hospital on 11-23-38. She passed away from complications after a determined and courageous battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Terry's beloved family surrounds her. They include her husband Richard, her daughter, Kristine Kramer (Lacey), her son Steven (Seattle), two grandchildren,...
Rev. Alan Cushing
Jun 22, 2009
Obituary Rev. Alan Cushing Father Alan Cushing was born January 17, 1930 to Frank and Nellie Cushing in Port Chester, New York. His family moved to Tacoma where he graduated from Bellarmine High School in 1948. Father Alan entered the seminary and was ordained as a Diocesan priest in 1957. He moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where he served the...
Jefferey Scott Larson
Jun 20, 2009
Obituary Jeff S. Larson 4/7/1961 - 6/20/2009 Jeff was truly larger than life. His indomitable spirit, boundless capacity for love and generosity, charismatic personality and tender heart were a gift to us all. We have lost a man who gave everything and asked for nothing in return, whose family and friends feel blessed and honored to have shared his light....
Bryan William Tomasetti
Jun 17, 2009
Obituary Bryan W. Tomasetti Bryan William Tomasetti, age 34, died unexpectedly on Wed., June 17, 2009 in Tacoma, WA of a brain aneurysm. Born September 13, 1974 in Camp Hill, PA, he was the son of Marilyn and Michael Dowd, Mechanicsburg and Ronald and Kathy Tomasetti of Elizabethtown. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Dr. Adam Tomasetti...
Jeanne Elizabeth Simpson
Jun 16, 2009
Obituary Jeanne Simpson Nov 23, 1925 ?" Jun 16, 2009 In the company of her children, after a short illness Mom went peacefully to join her Heavenly Father. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandma and friend giving selflessly to her family. Mom not only dedicated her life to her 12 children but also opened her heart and home...
John Michael Sherwood
Jun 16, 2009
Obituary John Mickeal Sherwood Born Feb. 24, 1952; deceased June 17, 2009. Services at Tahoma National Cemetery June 29, 2009 at 10:00 am. We love you, Mike.
Carrol R. Reichert
Jun 16, 2009
Obituary Carrol R. Reichert Born Nov. 3, 1929 passed on to heaven June 16, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He enjoyed fast cars and nice items. He lived in the Puyallup area most of his life and was the owner of many local business over the years. He is survived by many relatives locally and across the country, who loved...
George Delbert French
Jun 13, 2009
Obituary George D. French Husband, dad, friend, boater, outdoorsman, soccer coach, military aviator, traveler, pet lover. Mom's husband, and our father, was all those things and so much more. He gave us many gifts. Some of them were traditional gifts, such as at Christmas or other times. But there were other, more important gifts. He gave us strong genes, good...
Daniel Fermo
Jun 8, 2009
Obituary Daniel William Fermo Daniel William Fermo an admired and cherished man, passed away to join his Heavenly Father, parents and family, on June 8, 2009, at the age of 90. He entered our world on May 22, 1919 to Antonio and Donata Fermo, in Tacoma, WA, at his family home. Daniel was the sixth born of eight children and...
Barbara Ann Powers
Jun 3, 2009
Obituary Barbara Ann Powers Surrounded by members of her loving family, Barbara's gentle passing to the next life was on Wednesday, June 3. Her lifetime partner and devoted husband Dick survives her along with Jennifer, Keith, Heather and Julia her crazy, loveable children; and, four adoring grandchildren. Her friends and family will miss her deeply and yearn for the feisty...
Larry Leroy Flinn
Jun 2, 2009
Obituary Larry LeRoy Flinn Larry L. Flinn died peacefully in Tacoma on June 2, 2009. He was born January 25, 1920 in Bellingham Wa. He served in the U.S. Navy as a signalman during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Tatnuck in the Aleutian Islands. He was a successful business man in the floral industry in both Seattle and Tacoma....
Paul Andrew Lenti, Sr
Jun 1, 2009
Obituary Paul Lenti, Sr. Paul Andrew Lenti was born to Andrew and Caroline Lenti on March 14, 1923 and he left this earth on June 1, 2009. Paul was a compassionate and generous man, who had a great love for his family and for his fellow man. To those who knew him, which at times seemed to be the entire...
Margaret Louise Hill
May 26, 2009
Obituary Margaret Louise Hill On January 9, 1925, Margie (Margaret Louise) Gehri came into the world as the firstborn child of Cathryn Rose Butler Gehri and Adolf Gehri. She slipped away to the great place of peace in the company of her family, early in the morning on May 26, 2009, having been a Tacoma girl her entire life. She...
William Emerson Kline
May 26, 2009
Obituary William E. Kline Bill, as he was generally known passed away May 26th following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his dear wife Ann, his parents, brother and sister. He will be remembered as the "milkman" serving many homes and small grocery stores throughout the greater Tacoma area. His retirement years were devoted to travel in...
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