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Trevor Davis Pritchard
Aug 11, 2008
Obituary Trevor was born at St. Joes in Tacoma and passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome at the too early age of 9 weeks. Trevor was loved by many and he loved the world around him. He enjoyed the outdoors, visiting his family and friends, bubbled baths and smiling. Trevor was perfect. He is survived by parents, David Harry...
Sheila Mary Heinz
Aug 10, 2008
Obituary Sheila Heinz, long time resident of Spanaway passed away August 10, 2008. She was a selfless person, always ready to give and never expecting anything in return. She loved animals; horses and horseback riding, and rescued many stray animals to give them a good home. She will be missed here, but will be so happy to be rejoined with...
Robert Charles Mohrbacher
Aug 5, 2008
Obituary Robert Charles Mohrbacher was born February 4, 1931 in Seattle and died August 5, 2008 in Tacoma. Married to Maureen Kelly August 10, 1957. A graduate of Seattle University, he taught in the Seattle Public Schools and O'Dea High School. Bob lived in Bellevue, Washington for 40 years and devoted his life to family. He is predeceased by parents,...
George Joseph Thomashofski
Aug 2, 2008
Obituary Died August 2, 2008 at the age of 95. Born May 1, 1913, Luzerne, PA and was a member of St. Leo's Parish, Tacoma, WA. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 63 years, Barbara (Maddock); survived by two sons: Thomas and Paul; two daughters: Rita and Mary; two grand-daughters: Amy (Dave) Akana and Katie Luxa; grandson, Matt Summers;...
Don Zemek
Aug 2, 2008
Obituary Don Zemek 1934-2008 Don was born in Tacoma and attended Sacred Heart Grade School and Bellarmine Preparatory High School, where he was an award-winning marksman for the R.O.T.C. He was graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Science degree and from Seattle University with a Master of Science degree, both in electrical engineering. Don worked...
Amanda Paden
Jul 30, 2008
Obituary Amanda M. Paden, 32, died July 30, 2008. Graveside services will be held Today, Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 2:00 pm Home of Peace Cemetery. Interment at Home of Peace Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home 253-572-6003
Byron Irwin Larsen
Jul 29, 2008
Obituary Byron I. "By" Larsen passed away peacefully on July 29, 2008. Byron was born in Tacoma to Marie and Alf G. Larsen on November 29, 1921. His early life was spent on the family farm with his parents and grandmother in Midland where he performed many of the daily chores that helped keep the household and farm running. He...
Robert William Denomy
Jul 27, 2008
Obituary ROBERT WILLIAM DENOMY Gone on his final flight with the Angels is retired Air Force Colonel, former Airbase Commander and pilot, Bob Denomy, who passed away peacefully last Sunday. Bob was born in St. Clair Michigan in 1922 and proudly served this country with honor and distinction in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. After retiring from the military...
Guerino Carrara
Jul 23, 2008
Obituary GUERINO L. CARRARA Guerino L. Carrara passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the age of 87. Guerino was born on December 27, 1920 in Tacoma, Washington where he lived his entire life. He attended Lincoln High School. Guerino served in the U.S. Army during WW2. He was trained with the Army Corps of...
Warner William Karshner
Jul 18, 2008
Obituary Warner W. Karshner Warner William Karshner died suddenly on Friday, July 18, 2008 in Gig Harbor, WA. He was born on August 12, 1946 to Don and Gayle (Buchanan) Karshner in Palo Alto, CA. Warner was raised in Arcata, CA where he began his educational career at College Elementary School. He graduated from Arcata High School, where he was...
Mary Anne Clair Welch
Jul 17, 2008
Obituary Mary Anne C. Schmidt Welch January 8, 1914 ?" July 17, 2008 On July 17, 2008, in the company of her children and their spouses, Mary Anne Welch passed away at the age of 94. Born in Redcliff, Alberta, Canada the 4th of 8 children to Julius and Agnes Schmidt Mary Anne and her family moved to a Mandan,...
Pauline Ann Nome
Jul 13, 2008
Obituary Pauline "Polly" A. Nome 1920 ~ 2008 The polka party in heaven was in full swing after Polly arrived. She passed away on July 13, 2008 at University Place Care Center, with her beloved husband Bill, by her side. Born on 12/1/1920 in Allentown, PA the fourth of 10 siblings. She spent most of her adult life in Washington....
Barry Lewis Tushin
Jul 10, 2008
Obituary Barry Lewis Tushin Tushin, Barry L., age 61 beloved and devoted father to David Alan Tushin, son of Sidney H. Tushin (deceased) and Gail Tushin, brother to Barbara J. Dow and Maura L. Grillo, uncle to Sandy Dow, Stephen Dow, Michelle Grillo and Jason Grillo, passed away after a brief illness in Seattle, Washington with his family by his...
James Martin Colito
Jul 8, 2008
Obituary James M. Colito Sr. November 8, 1924 ~ July 8, 2008 After 20 months, Jim lost his courageous fight with cancer. Jim was a gifted and accomplished commercial fisherman and superb marine navigator. Jim began his fishing career at a very early age, fishing for sardines off the Southern California coast and finished his fishing endeavors for salmon in...
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