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Frank William Miraglia
Feb 17, 2009
Obituary Frank died on February 17, 2009 in Tacoma, Washington. Frank was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 24, 1920, the oldest of three children. Before his teen years, Frank demonstrated his commitment to his family and responsible nature by working as a grocery delivery boy to help support his family. After graduating from high school, Frank decided to serve...
Mary Mclain
Feb 14, 2009
Obituary Mary McLain Here I am Lord, be not afraid on eagles wings Mary was called home Saturday, February 14, 2009, to join her husband, Trevor in heaven. Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland on October 27, 1915, to James and Agnes (Kelly) Harkins. Mary came to the United States on July 27, 1933 at the age of 8, living...
Leonard Henry Spanich
Feb 14, 2009
Obituary Leonard (Len) Henry Spanich, born August 27, 1929 (Hoquiam, Washington) passed away on February 14, 2009 in Tacoma. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Katherine Spanich. Len is survived by his wife Lillian Spanich of 57 years, daughters Char (Merv) Ward and Nancy (Marty) Waiss; grandchildren Jason, Meghan and Ashley; brother Rudy (Evelyn) Spanich and...
Jacob Jordan Parker
Feb 12, 2009
Obituary Jacob Jordan Parker was born 9.December.1923 in the Chicago area of Illinois. He died peacefully on the afternoon of 12.Feb.2009 with family and loving friend Clarice Johnson at his side. He grew up in Illinois with two younger brothers and entered the Marine Corps serving as a drill instructor then served in the South Pacific Theater during WWII. Afterwards,...
Josephine Florence Bertsch
Feb 7, 2009
Obituary Josephine Bertsch Josephine F. Bertsch, 83, died February 7, 2009 in Tacoma, WA. She was born on August 28, 1925 in Esmond, ND to Dr. Edward S. and Emma C. O'Hare. She earned her teaching certificate from Mayville State Teachers College and later taught in a one-room school house. She married Michael P. Bertsch on June 15, 1950 and...
Bruce Alan Mussig
Feb 6, 2009
Obituary ruce Alan Mussig Bruce was born on September 14, 1956 in Tacoma, WA and passed away on February 7, 2009 at the age of 52. Bruce lived and worked in Tacoma. He enjoyed camping and four wheeling with long-time friend Tod Hale. He leaves behind his parents Larry and Arline Mussig, brother, Dana (Merrilee) Mussig, sister, Tina Mussig, brother,...
Arnold Kent Roberts
Feb 6, 2009
Obituary Arnold K. Roberts 1932-2009 Passed away on February 6, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 5, 1932 in Chicago, IL but grew up in Michigan until he joined the Navy. He worked in Law Enforcement and then Aerospace until retirement. He leaves behind his wife Pauline, the love of his life, 6 children, Kenneth (Pam)...
Sister Helen (Mary David) Langkam
Feb 6, 2009
Obituary Sister Helen (Mary David) Langkam, OP Born December 26, 1926; died peacefully at St. Joseph Residence, Seattle on February 6, 2009. She was born in Aberdeen, Washington and moved to Seattle as a child. Her parents Lena Fisher Langkam and S.L. Langkam predeceased her. She graduated from Aquinas Academy, Tacoma in 1945. Following graduation she entered the Marymount novitiate...
Joyce Latourette Tucker
Feb 6, 2009
Obituary Joyce Dorman Tucker Born 5/22/24 ~ Died 2/6/09 Joyce died at home in Tacoma, WA and went to be with the Lord on Feb. 6, 2009. Her family will miss her, yet are looking forward to joining her one day in Heaven. She is survived by her children, Patricia Tucker, Marji (Art) Krahn, Anne Tucker, Mary (George) Robinson, Nathan...
William Timothy Weeks
Feb 3, 2009
Obituary William Timothy Weeks Tim Weeks, 42, died Feb. 3, 2009. He was a foreman for the BNSF railroad where he worked for 15 years. Tim is survived by his wife, Pauline; children, Alysha, Ashley, Stephanie, Kimberlee and Joshua; grandsons, Keiyshaun and Ethan as well as his mother Katherine Weeks and a large extended family in Virginia. He was preceded...
Kimberly D. Feldhaus
Feb 3, 2009
Obituary Kimberly Diane Feldhaus died in Tuesday February 3, 2009, after a courageous 9 year battle with cancer at the age of 48. She was born in Tacoma, WA on September 16, 1960, the youngest child of Stan and Mary Anne Schack who were long-time residents of Tacoma for over 70 years. She was a teacher for the Tacoma School...
Sister Anna Mclaughlin
Feb 1, 2009
Obituary Sister Anna M. McLaughlin 1904 ?" 2009 Service Details All services will be held at St. Ann Convent, 6602 S. Alaska Street, Tacoma, WA 98408. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 11:00 am. Sister Anna is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and by her Franciscan family. Donations in her name can be made...
Patrick Andrew Medved
Jan 30, 2009
Obituary 12/28/54 ?" 1/30/09 Pat's unquestioning faith and determination gave him immeasurable strength to battle cancer with dignity, humor, and immense concern for his loved ones and caregivers. After that courageous 10 month battle he went on to embrace eternal life and joined his father and mother, Bob and Shirley who preceded him. His wife and soulmate Bernie, daughter Kelsey,...
Glenn Brooks Simpson
Jan 28, 2009
Obituary GLENN SIMPSON Glenn Brooks Simpson passed away peacefully on the morning of Jan. 28, 2009 at home in University Place, WA with his beloved wife Elaine at his side. Glenn was born Oct. 28, 1923 in Cashmere, WA and grew up in the Wenatchee Valley. He graduated from the University of Washington in 1945. He served as a naval...
Earl Cashar
Jan 28, 2009
Obituary Earl Isril Cashar, 88, born June 27, 1920 passed away January 28, 2009 following a long illness. Tacoma businessman, loving husband and father, Earl is survived by his wife Leah, daughter Elaine, grandchildren Jesse Aaron and Sarah Anne, and his sister Bert Arno. Earl is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Annie, his brother Sam, sisters Molly...
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