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Robert  D. Farmer

Robert D. Farmer

Apr 12, 2008

Obituary Robert D. Farmer "BOB" Born ?" March 3, 1916 (Great Falls, Montana) Died ?" April 12, 2008 (Mother Joseph's Care Center in Lacey, Washington) Besides a love of the outdoors, hunting, fishing and driving, Dad had another lasting love affair with his wife Agnes that spanned 59 years. Agnes preceded Dad to the land of ‘Milk and Honey' in...

Trudeline D. St. Pierre

Trudeline D. St. Pierre

Apr 11, 2008

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Katherine Klatt

Katherine Klatt

Apr 10, 2008

Obituary Katherine Strojan Faulk Klatt Katherine Strojan Faulk Klatt born Dec. 1, 1908 in Valley, WA passed away on April 10, 2008. Katherine attended Cottonwood Grade School in Valley, WA, graduated from Lincoln High School in 1928 and attended Knapps Business College. Katherine was a credit manager for many years. Widow of Ted Faulk and Elmer Klatt. Member of Browns...

Takeshi Ikeda

Takeshi Ikeda

Apr 10, 2008

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Audrey Johns

Audrey Johns

Apr 9, 2008

Obituary Audrey M. Johns 81 years old, born on April 20, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba died peacefully at her home in Tacoma on Wednesday April 9, 2008. Audrey met her beloved husband Joey in Winnipeg. They were married for Fifty-Eight years until Joe's passing in 2003. Audrey was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her greatest love was time spent...

Audelia  C Sunich

Audelia C Sunich

Apr 8, 2008

Obituary AUDELIA C. SUNICH Audelia C. Sunich, "Tillie", to her friends, was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1914, and was truly a sweetheart to all that knew her. She passed away on April 8, 2008, a few weeks after her 94th birthday. She was a long-time resident of the Ruston/North Tacoma area, and resided for the last nine years...

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...

Evelyn  Margaret Whitaker

Evelyn Margaret Whitaker

Apr 5, 2008

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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...

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...

Michael  William Berger

Michael William Berger

Mar 29, 2008

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George  Perry Hill  Jr

George Perry Hill Jr

Mar 28, 2008

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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,...

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,...

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

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Elizabeth Heady

Elizabeth Heady

Mar 24, 2008

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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...

Lourdes  P. Pfau

Lourdes P. Pfau

Mar 17, 2008

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