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Evelyn  Margaret Whitaker

Evelyn Margaret Whitaker

Apr 5, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Agnes  Margaret Marano

Agnes Margaret Marano

Apr 5, 2008

Obituary Agnes Marano passed away April 5, 2008 at her home after a lengthy illness at age 89. "Aggie", one of seven children of George and Rose Brosamer, married Albert Marano of Tacoma October 25, 1941. A lifelong resident of Tacoma, she attended St. Leo's schools and Knapp Business College. She was employed as a medical stenographer. A championship bowler...

Andrew  Michael Zelenak

Andrew Michael Zelenak

Apr 3, 2008

Obituary Andrew Michael Zelenak died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 3 in Lacey, following a brief illness. He was born in Tacoma on December 13, 1921, the fifth of nine children of John and Mary Zelenak. He grew up in Tacoma and graduated from Bellarmine Prep. During WWII he served in the Coast Guard in southeast Alaska, in...

Michael  William Berger

Michael William Berger

Mar 29, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Katherine Prokopovich

Katherine Prokopovich

Mar 29, 2008

Obituary KATHERINE PROKOPOVICH Katherine Prokopovich, 96, died March 29, 2008 at Manor Care in Gig Harbor. She was an area resident for more than 60 years. Katherine's family was important to her and spent her younger years raising her two sons and caring for her family. She had a great sense of humor and a wonderful attitude about life. In...

William  A. Salamone

William A. Salamone

Mar 28, 2008

Obituary William Salamone William Salamone was a young man known for his welcoming smile and friendly ways. He lived his entire life in Fife graduating from Fife High School class of 2000. As a youth, William participated in Boy Scouts Troop 525 and in most of the local sports activities in his community. As an adult, he cared about family,...

George  Perry Hill  Jr

George Perry Hill Jr

Mar 28, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Helen Wall

Helen Wall

Mar 27, 2008

Obituary Sr. Helen Wall, OP 1913 - 2008 Sr. Helen Wall, OP (Mary Consolata) died peacefully Thursday, March 27, at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle. Sr. Helen was born October 10, 1913 in Spokane, WA to Michael Wall and Agnes McEntee Wall. The family moved to Tacoma where Sr. Helen graduated from Aquinas Academy in 1932. That summer she entered...

Gorazd Wolf

Gorazd Wolf

Mar 25, 2008

Obituary Gorazd "Gor" Wolf Gor passed away on March 25, 2008 at age 45 after a short battle with a deadly illness. Born in Postojna, Slovenia, he arrived in Puget Sound as a high school exhange student, where he found a new home and a place to express his inner creativity. He is survived by his beloved son 'lumpi' Taurin,...

Elizabeth Heady

Elizabeth Heady

Mar 24, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Larry  Michael Sterling

Larry Michael Sterling

Mar 24, 2008

Obituary Larry Michael Sterling 9/27/1953 - 3/24/2008 Son of Merl (deceased) and Joan Sterling, survived by his two sons, Brent and Jared. Larry enjoyed hunting and camping. He was extensively involved in Judo throughout his life. Larry gave freely of his time without asking for anything in return. He was very much a family man and enjoyed time spent with...

Donald  Clare Lemm

Donald Clare Lemm

Mar 24, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Harry Ridgely

Harry Ridgely

Mar 22, 2008

Obituary Harry Ridgely, beloved son of Mary and Harry Ridgely, was born on April 15, 1928 in San Francisco, CA. He joined our Lord on March 22, 2008, after a gallant battle with cancer in Lakewood, WA. Harry was the beloved brother of Pierre Ridgely, Ann Scoma and Mary Dotson, as well as the beloved uncle of Michael Ridgely, Cheryl...

Sara  Elizabeth Lundgren

Sara Elizabeth Lundgren

Mar 17, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Lourdes  P. Pfau

Lourdes P. Pfau

Mar 17, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

George  Martin Babare

George Martin Babare

Mar 17, 2008

Obituary GEORGE MARTIN BABARE George Martin Babare passed away March 17, 2008 following a long, healthy and productive life. George was born in Vancouver BC on April 16, 1916. He spent most of his childhood years living on Day Island with his parents and younger brother Bob where he enjoyed a typical childhood filled with adventures on the beach and...

John  Lawrence Scanlin

John Lawrence Scanlin

Mar 17, 2008

Obituary John Scanlin Teacher, coach and business leader, 55 John Scanlin, beloved father, husband, coach, teacher and businessman died on March 17, 2008 of complications from ALS ("Lou Gehrig's Disease") in Tacoma, Washington. Born on January 20, 1953 in Chandler, AZ. John is survived by his parents, John and Ann Scanlin Sr. (Gig Harbor, WA), wife April, children Allison, Erin,...

Lucille  Lorraine Thompson

Lucille Lorraine Thompson

Mar 16, 2008

Obituary Lucille Loraine Bricker Thompson was born to Ernest and Bessie (Civis) Bricker August 8, 1915 in Belle Plain, Iowa. Lucille moved to Sandpoint, ID in 1942 with her daughter Ruth Forrester. In 1954 she moved to Tacoma, WA to be near her daughter Ruth. She worked in the dry cleaning industry for years. She married Orris Thompson on August...

Edna  Ruth Roshau

Edna Ruth Roshau

Mar 15, 2008

Obituary Edna Ulianich Roshau Edna Ulianich Roshau was born June 19, 1921 and died March 15, 2008. Survivors include her daughters: Linda (Eugene) Matsusaka and Laura (Donald) Bartley; son David Scott; grandchildren: John, James and Joanne Matsusaka, Darrick and Justin Bartley; great-grandchildren Elise and Theo Matsusaka. A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery at 11:00 am on Saturday,...

Dorothy  Mae Mittens

Dorothy Mae Mittens

Mar 15, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

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