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Raymond  E. Miller

Raymond E. Miller

Dec 19, 2008

Obituary RAYMOND E. "PAPA" MILLER Raymond E. Miller passed away suddenly on December 19, 2008 at his home in Tacoma. Ray was born in Tacoma on April 28, 1935 to William P. and Ethel Miller. He graduated from Stadium High School in 1953 and went on to proudly serve in the U.S.A.F. before marrying the love of his life Mary...

Maureen  Veronica Goralski

Maureen Veronica Goralski

Dec 19, 2008

Obituary MAUREEN VERONICA GORALSKI Maureen Veronica Goralski was born April 8, 1926 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England and passed away December 19, 2008, with family at her side. Maureen moved to Perivale, outside of London, in 1935 where they resided through the end of World War II. In 1947 Maureen moved to Vancouver, BC and then moved to Tacoma in...

Philip Simon

Philip Simon

Dec 18, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Paul  Newman Robinson

Paul Newman Robinson

Dec 15, 2008

Obituary DR. PAUL NEWMAN ROBINSON Paul N. Robinson was born July 17, 1928 in Tacoma, WA, son of David and Sarah (Gallagher) Robinson, died Dec. 15, 2008. He grew up on B Street in Tacoma, attended Sacred Heart grade school, graduated from Bellarmine High School, Class of 1945. He studied at Gonzaga University and the University of Innsbruck, graduating with...

Martha  Mary Koenig

Martha Mary Koenig

Dec 14, 2008

Obituary MARTHA MARY KOENIG MAY 9, 1908 ?" DEC. 14, 2008 100 BEAUTIFUL YEARS Born Ludlow, Massachusetts, raised in Great Falls, Montana, graduated from Great Falls High School. Martha arrived in Tacoma with family in the late 1920's where she then met and married John Koenig (deceased in 1987) in 1929. For 100 years, Martha lived a full and productive...

John  Anthony Bossly

John Anthony Bossly

Dec 14, 2008

Obituary John A. Bossly, 64, a longtime area resident died December 14, 2008. He was a Navy Veteran, a member of the Catholic Church and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 19, 2008, 1:00 pm at the Calvary Cloisters Chapel. Interment following at Calvary Cemetery.

Emma  A. Genin

Emma A. Genin

Dec 13, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Orville  Ernest Tannahill

Orville Ernest Tannahill

Dec 10, 2008

Obituary Orville Earnest Tannahill Ernie (Chief), born in Franklin IL on August 27, 1921, died peacefully in his home on December 10, 2008 in Tacoma WA at the age of 87 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was also a cancer survivor. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernice, of 55 years, seven brothers and five...

Kathleen  Claire Otto

Kathleen Claire Otto

Dec 8, 2008

Obituary KATHLEEN C. OTTO Kathleen left this world as she entered it, with grace, love and a fight. She was born to Frank and Claire Bork on February 13, 1923. She was preceed in death by her husband of many years Ralph Otto and grandson Jacob. Her loving family includes Lee (Teresa) Otto, Colleen (Pete) Konschuh, Linda (John) Curtis, Suzanne...

Willis  G. Partridge

Willis G. Partridge

Dec 7, 2008

Obituary Washington Native and Pearl Harbor Survivor Joins His Shipmates on 67th Anniversary After a lengthy illness, CDR Willis G. Partridge, USCG (Ret.) died peacefully in his sleep on Pearl Harbor Day. A Washington native born in South Bend, Washington, he was raised in the coastal town of Garibaldi, Oregon. He was just 17 years old when he enlisted in...

Shawn Paul Allen Milasich

Shawn Paul Allen Milasich

Dec 6, 2008

Obituary Shawn Paul Allen Milasich "Our Angel" Loving Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Born in Tacoma, WA on Jan. 5th, 1970, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 6th. Shawn graduated from Rogers High School and then moved to Seattle where he became one of Capital Hills most memorable Bartenders. He held his most gratifying job selling John Fluevog Shoes in...

Donnie  Darrel Roberts,  Jr

Donnie Darrel Roberts, Jr

Dec 6, 2008

Obituary DONNIE D. ROBERTS JR. Donnie D. Roberts, Jr. born 12/12/1966 passed on 12/6/2008. He was born and grew up in Tacoma, graduating Wilson High School in 1985. Donnie went on to own his own rental business and was recently living in Eatonville. He was a friend to everyone and would do anything for a friend. He leaves behind his...

Florence  June Bendick

Florence June Bendick

Dec 3, 2008

Obituary F. June Bendick June went home to be with her heavenly Father early on December 3, 2008. She was born in Tacoma, WA on June 12, 1926 to Michael and Florence Bendick. June lived her entire life in Tacoma except for a short time she worked in Alaska. June graduated in 1945 from Aquinas Academy and in 1950 from...

Mary  Agnes Floberg

Mary Agnes Floberg

Dec 1, 2008

Obituary Mary A. Floberg Mary Agnes Floberg passed away at home peacefully on December 1st, 2008. Mary was born to immigrants Joseph and Josephine Udovich in Ruston on Feb. 26th, 1919. Preceded in death by brothers Joseph, John and Mario, husbands Richard Anderson and George Floberg. She is survived by her children Richard (Diana), Joyce, and Robert (Barbara), sister Anne...

Bernice  Florence Piper

Bernice Florence Piper

Nov 30, 2008

Obituary BERNICE F. PIPER On November 30, 2008, our mother, wife, and friend, Bernice Florence Piper was welcomed into Heaven. She was born in Oregon City, Oregon on September 20, 1924 to Sam and Emma Danill. She married John J. Piper on June 27, 1952. They spent the next 56 years celebrating, their faith, family, and each other. Her life...

Robert  Lewis Riegel

Robert Lewis Riegel

Nov 30, 2008

Obituary Robert Lewis Riegel "Slid into homeplate safely" on November 30, 2008. Bob was born on October 2, 1938 in Yakima, WA. Bob graduated from Lincoln High School in Seattle, WA. He attended Seattle Pacific College (SPU) on a Baseball Scholarship and received a Bachelors Degree in Education. After graduating, Bob enlisted in the Army for 4 years. In 1967,...

James  Joseph Byrne

James Joseph Byrne

Nov 27, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Phillip  Jon Jackowich

Phillip Jon Jackowich

Nov 25, 2008

Obituary Phill chose to leave us in a quest for peace Tuesday morning, November 25, at his home in Tacoma, WA. We will remember his sense of humor, work ethic, frugality, and his pride in his military service. We thank him for his greatest gift to us, his son Jason Lee Jackowich. Phill is survived by Jason and daughter-in-law, Joanna...

James  C. Wilburn

James C. Wilburn

Nov 25, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Francis  Jan Stoll

Francis Jan Stoll

Nov 23, 2008

Obituary Francis Jan Stoll, born on July 18, 1940, passed away on November 23, 2008. He retired after 22 years of service in the US Army. He also retired from Boeing. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years Alicia R. Stoll, and his children; Francis Jan Stoll, JR, Angeline Stoll, Janis Boyd, Floyd Blake, JR, Susy Adams, Alicia (Baby)...

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