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Lawrence  J. Merkle

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dolores  Ann Morris

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....

Raonda  K. Walton

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.

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...

Marie  Frances (Anich)  Wasser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Latoya  Michelle Mittens

Latoya Michelle Mittens

Mar 31, 2009

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Adair Johnson

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....