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Yoshimi Mayeda
Nov 5, 2008
Obituary Yoshimi Mayeda, age 93, passed away November 5, 2008 in Tacoma, WA. He was born to Yoshimatsu and Nao Mayeda in Seattle, WA, on February 3, 1915. He received his formal education in Japan. He was a gardener for over 40 years. Upon retirement he enjoyed fishing, hunting mushrooms, and maintaining a beautiful landscaped yard. He was preceded in...
Sister Annette Finlayson
Nov 5, 2008
Obituary Sister Annette Marie Finlayson 1921 ~ 2008 Sister Annette Marie Finlayson, OSF (formerly Sister Imelda Joseph), died at St. Ann Convent, Tacoma, on November 5, 2008. She was eighty-seven years of age. Sister Annette was born in Baker, Oregon in 1921, graduated from St. Francis Academy, and entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia congregation in 1939. Sister...
Joseph Hideo Kosai
Nov 4, 2008
Obituary Joseph H. Kosai Joseph H. Kosai was born on May 7, 1934 in Tacoma to Gizo and Waki Kosai and passed away on November 4, 2008. He started his formal education at Central School in Tacoma. However, due to Executive Order 9066, removing all those of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast, he continued his education at Tule Lake,...
Robert G. Huff
Nov 3, 2008
Obituary Robert "Bob" Huff On November 3, 2008 Robert "Bob" Huff, owner of Huff Jewelers in the Proctor District left us. He was born on August 12, 1948 in Tacoma and lived the past 31 years in Gig Harbor with his wife, Diane. They had one daughter, Bobbi Huff Baker who lives in Puyallup with her husband Darryn and son...
Lloyd Haworth
Nov 3, 2008
Obituary Lloyd T. Haworth Reveille July 15, 1919, Taps November 3, 2008. He was born in Bellingham, WA. He grew up in Western Washington during the Great Depression. He graduated in 1937 from Auburn High School. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1938, proudly serving the next nine years for his country. He witnessed and survived the attack on Pearl...
Cecilia Dolores Hansen
Nov 1, 2008
Obituary Cecilia Dolores Hansen "Celia" was born January 7th, 1927 in Crosby, Texas. She slipped her earthly bonds early All Saints Day, November 1st, 2008 in Tacoma, Washington. She is reuniting with parents Joseph and Helen Kubin, husband Edward and son James. She leaves behind sisters Mary Traub and Helen (Lee) Linson, brothers Edwin (Nora), George (Mary Jo) and Joseph...
Thomas Patrick Quinlan
Oct 31, 2008
Obituary Known for his oft shared yarns and Irish tenor vocals, Tom made his final, unexpected journey Friday. A quick-witted prankster famous for pulling countless practical jokes, Tom was a tall, strong man who possessed a larger than life personality. Tom was a wonderful husband, proud father, and doting grandfather. Tom passed away suddenly at the age of 70, surrounded...
Masaye Shigeno
Oct 31, 2008
Obituary Masaye Shigeno Masaye Shigeno, age 94, passed away on October 31, 2008 in Tacoma, WA. She was born to Taka and Yonezo Mizoguchi in Puyallup, WA , on December 21, 1913 and graduated from Orting High School in 1932 and continued her education at Knapp's Business School. She was employed most of her life and had a passion for...
Barney Rolsma
Oct 27, 2008
Obituary Barney Rolsma Barney Rolsma passed away peacefully and joined his parents in heaven on October 27, 2008. He was born August 12, 1924 in Patterson, NJ to Garry Rolsma and Hattie (Krotje) Rolsma, the first of six children. He grew up in Richmond Hill, NY and graduated from Richmond Hill High School. Barney proudly served his country as a...
Vernon Frett
Oct 27, 2008
Obituary Vernon J. Frett Vernon J. Frett, 73, died October 27, 2008 in Tacoma. He was born in Chicago, IL and was a longtime Tacoma resident. Vern was an Army veteran of the of the Korean War, and retired from The Hygrade Company. In retirement Vern cooked in many places throughout Tacoma, but especially enjoyed cooking for Nativity House and...
Nadine Rose Moody
Oct 24, 2008
Obituary Nadine Rose Moody March 25, 1988-October 24, 2008 Bethel High School graduate 2006. Nadine was a loving daughter, sister, and friend to all. She enjoyed and loved life and friends and will be missed by everyone. She especially loved spending time with her extended family and friends, including her cats. She worked at Krickett's Restaurant and was a student...
John Gilbert Parker
Oct 19, 2008
Obituary John G. Parker John G. Parker, 84, died October 19, 2008 in Puyallup. He was born February 13, 1924 in Tacoma and had been an area resident most of his life. John retired from the Federal Way Fire Department and was a member of the Danish lodge where he was affectionately known as "Mr. Sister". He is survived by...
David Richard Doherty
Oct 18, 2008
Obituary David Doherty David Richard Doherty Age 56, died unexpectedly October 18, 2008. He was a graduate of Stadium High School and Central Washington University. David served three years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Crisis. He retired from Proctor and Gamble. He is survived by his daughter; Anna, parents; Edward and Yvonne Doherty, brother; Blair, sisters; Adrienne, Colleen,...
Henry E Bruenn
Oct 17, 2008
Obituary Henry Edward Bruenn Henry was born October 30, 1920 in Yakima, WA and passed away with his family by his side on October 17, 2008. He is survived by Meeka, his loving wife of 59 years, 8 children: Patricia Ellis, Susan Achuff, Lilly Van Slyke, Vaughn Bruenn, John Bruenn, Denise Storey, James Bruenn, and Terry Victor; 22 grandchildren, and...
Ada Madge Croger
Oct 15, 2008
Obituary Ada Madge (Cowing)Croger Ada Croger, 85, was born in Springfield, Maine, on February 19th, 1923. She passed away on October 15, 2008. She graduated as Salutatorian from Milo High School in 1940, where she was a forward for the girls' basketball team. She went to work for the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., and had assignments there and in...
Theodore Ray Abbott
Oct 14, 2008
Obituary THEODORE "TED" ABBOTT BORN: TACOMA APRIL 7, 1936 ?" OCTOBER 12, 2008 PUYALLUP HIGH 1956 Ted served in United States Army before returning to live in Tacoma. A dedicated family man, Ted was predeceased by his loving wife Joyce. He is survived by son David Chapman and wife Susan of Kent, daughter Connie Ladenburg and John of Tacoma and...
Hildegard R. Gruse
Oct 13, 2008
Obituary Hildegard R. Gruse Our very dear and much loved Mother Hilda passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus Oct. 13, 2008 at the age of 88. She was born to Barbara and Adam Gustin on May 21, 1920 in Flasher, North Dakota. Preceded in death were her brothers Otto and Henry Gustin and sisters Julia, Lillian and...
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