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Dorothy Mercedes Bonn
May 3, 2008
Obituary Dorothy M. Bonn Dorothy was born June 15, 1924 in San Francisco, California and grew up in nearby Daly City. She also lived in Manteca, California and Tacoma, Washington. Wherever she lived, she was always known as a loving, caring person. She easily connected with people, friends and strangers alike, having a real talent for making people feel good...
Ann Dorothy Sumich
May 2, 2008
Obituary ANN (VELACICH) SUMICH Ann Sumich was born in Great Falls, Montana on September 18, 1914. She passed away on May 2, 2008 with her family by her side. Ann was 93 years of age. She moved here with her family when she was six years old. Ann graduated from Stadium High School in 1932. She married John Sumich in...
Elizabeth Gutoski
May 1, 2008
Obituary Elizabeth Rushing Gutoski 6/26/1920 - 5/1/2008 Betty Rushing was born in Augusta, Arkansas. She was the eldest of nine children born to Fred Sylvester and Lillian Omaya. At the age of sixteen Betty's mother passed away and she took over the care of her younger siblings. Betty was a very determined and hard-working woman. She was able to care...
William Frederick Carter
Apr 24, 2008
Obituary William Frederick Carter passed gently from this world at 65 years of age on April 24th surrounded by his wife, Carmela and his two children, Dina and Billy. His great loves were his granddaughter, Francesca, traveling, and enjoying the beauty of the northwest. He shared his love and knowledge of music with the community through his Gig Harbor record...
Leon Everett Titus, Jr.
Apr 21, 2008
Obituary Please note: Dad wrote his own obituary prior to his death and wanted to share a summary of his life in his own words with his friends and family. He passed away Monday evening, April 21st. "Dear Friends: My name is Leon Titus, Jr. I was a long-time Tacoma resident and son of the founder of Titus-Will Ford. I...
Logan Dane Coffey
Apr 20, 2008
Obituary Logan D. Coffey Logan Dane Coffey, 34, was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on May 4, 1973. Logan died April 20, 2008 as a result of an auto accident in Lakewood, WA. Logan grew up and completed school in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Already being an outdoor enthusiast, he joined the US Army where he became a Scout...
Francis D Leonard
Apr 19, 2008
Obituary Francis D. Leonard Francis Donald Leonard, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday April 19, 2008. Frank was born on July 22, 1929 to Frank and Elizabeth Leonard in New York City, NY. He was the only child. As a young man Frank enlisted in the Air Force on January 5, 1951 and was honorably discharged on...
Paul Edwin Leroy
Apr 15, 2008
Obituary Paul Edwin LeRoy 17 March 1930 ?" 15 April 2008 Professor Emeritus, Historian Africanist Egyptologist. Graduated BA with honors U. of Conn, MA and PhD Ohio State. Recipient of member of scholarship especially The Fulbright Grant to Australia. Member of Army Service with late twin brother 1953-56, seeing service in Germany. Served History Department at C.W.U. Ellensburg 1961-96. Retired...
Theodore Franklin Barkley
Apr 13, 2008
Obituary Theodore F. Barkley Beloved Husband, Father and Grandpa Born February 21, 1927 "Grandpa Ted" passed away peacefully in his sleep April 13, 2008 at the Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tacoma. Ted served honorably in the Navy during World War II and moved to Tacoma from Fort Pierre South Dakota where he met Anne, the love of his...
Donald Buhre
Apr 13, 2008
Obituary Donald Buhre, born May 8, 1919 in Tacoma passed away April 13, 2008 at Franke Tobey Jones Retirement Estates. He attended Lincoln High School and graduated in 1938. He served in the Navy during WWII. He met Betty Lou Beasley and they married in December 1942 and recently celebrated 65 years of marriage together. Donald became a Fire Alarm...
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