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Thelma Del Valle
May 24, 2009
Obituary Thelma (Manarino) Del Valle Thelma was born in Tacoma, WA to Joseph and Rose Manarino. She passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009. She was something! Thelma lived in Tacoma until she married John Del Valle. They moved to St. Louis, then to Beverly Hills, and finally to Miami. When her husband died in 1991 she returned to Tacoma to...
Marian Rose Mcgonigal
May 21, 2009
Obituary Marian Rose Cahill McGonigal Born at home in Cicero, IL. October 24, 1921. Passed away in her daughter Mary's home in Fife, WA May 21st, 2009. She was held as a baby in her grandfather's arms as he danced the Irish jig. He died the next day. Home, Family, Catholic Faith and Celebration defined her life. She is preceded...
Jerome Jay Donion
May 21, 2009
Obituary Jerome J. (Jerry) Donion, lifelong resident of Tacoma, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2009, at Kline Galland Home. Before his illness, Jerry was an active member for many years of Temple Beth El and B'Nai Brith, who honored him with their Akiba Award. He received a Community Service Award from the City of Tacoma for his volunteer work....
Eleanor Etta Morgan
May 20, 2009
Obituary Eleanor Etta Morgan "Ellie" Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend passed away suddenly May 20, 2009. Born December 8, 1932 in Tacoma, Ellie graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950, and attended Central WA University until she met and married Charles M. Morgan Jr. in 1953. Together they raised five children and shared 27 years of love and...
Jane Moosey
May 20, 2009
Obituary JANE GREIWE BARLINE MOOSEY Jane Greiwe Barline Moosey, 96, born October 3, 1912, passed away after a full and wonderful life on May 20, 2009. Jane was the beloved wife of Dean Barline for 23 beautiful and fun filled years until his passing. Thereafter, Jane met Dr. George A. Moosey and they had a beautiful 20 years of marriage...
Andrew Caesaire Dupas
May 18, 2009
Obituary Andrew Caesaire Dupas Born on Sept.14, 1920 in New Orleans, LA to Caesaire and Emma Dupas, Andy died peacefully on May 18, 2009 in Everett, WA, surrounded by family. He joined the Army in 1942, served under Gen. Patton and fought at The Battle of the Bulge. Andy met Anne Jurancich at a USO Dance at Fort Lewis and...
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,...
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