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Karl Norman Hansen
Feb 18, 2008
Obituary Karl Norman Hansen 1930 ~2008 Karl Hansen of Milton, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly February 18, 2008 at the age of 77. He was born in Tacoma, November 6, 1930 to Harold and Violet Hansen. He was a 1949 graduate of Lincoln High School and worked for BF Goodrich and Carnation Milk Company before becoming a truck...
Edward Melvin Harris
Feb 16, 2008
Obituary Edward m. Harris "You ran the good race And fought the good fight" Edward M. Harris, 77, peacefully passed away on Feb 16, 2008 with his family at his side after a struggle with complications from esophageal cancer. Born in Wilkeson, WA on July 22, 1930 he grew up during the depression era where he learned early in life...
Dena Kleinman
Feb 16, 2008
Obituary Dena Kleinman Mar. 28, 1924 - Feb. 16, 2008 Having lived a wonderful long life, Dena Kleinman, age 83, passed away February 16, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Originally a Mercer Island resident, Dena moved to Tacoma after being swept off her feet by her husband of nearly 40 years, Norman Kleinman. Dena worked as a legal secretary...
Marie Regina Bertram
Feb 15, 2008
Obituary Marie Regina Bertram July 1, 1914 - February 14, 2008 Born in Stockett, Montana, left this world on Valentine's Day, which would have been her 66th wedding anniversary. Marie moved with her family to Tacoma in 1925 and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1933. She graduated from Tacoma General School of Nursing in 1938 and worked as a...
Stanley Sliva
Feb 13, 2008
Obituary In Loving Memory Stanley Sliva Nov. 1, 1917 - Feb. 13, 2008 Stan was born in Aberdeen, WA and moved to Poland at the age of 8. He returned to Washington State at the age of 12. He attended Visitation Catholic School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1937. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille...
Elizabeth Genevieve Sylvia
Feb 13, 2008
Obituary Elizabeth Genevieve Sylvia Elizabeth was born on February, 11, 1919 in Belfield, North Dakota, and passed away two days after her 89th birthday, on February 13, 2008, at her home in Fife, Washington. She is survived by six children: Ernest Sylvia, Jr., Paulette Christel, Michaela Horton, Darrel Sylvia, Robert Sylvia, and Benet Jordan. She is also survived by twelve...
Winifred Marie Cvitanovic
Feb 12, 2008
Obituary Winifred Marie Cvitanovic 1911 ~ 2008 Winifred Marie (Vukovich) Cvitanovic was born on January 6, 1911 to Dominic and Mare Vukovich. She was born in Tacoma Washington, and lived there all the 97 years of her life. She was married to Vincent Cvitanovic in 1940, and he passed away in November of 1971. Winifred attended St. Patrick's School and...
Margaret Skidmore
Feb 11, 2008
Obituary (Mary) Margaret Skidmore June 12, 1940 ?" February 11, 2008. Margaret was born in Wyandotte, MI to Thomas Phillip and Gladys Irene Pidgeon Clark and raised in Michigan with her two brothers and two sisters. She attended St. Patrick's school in Brighton, MI and Dominican High School in Adrian, MI graduated from St. Patrick's High School in 1958. She...
Mary H. Shiels
Feb 11, 2008
Obituary Mary Shiels 1914 ~ 2008 Mary passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2008. She was born in Duluth, Minn on July 2, 1914 to Otto and Mathilde (Genthner) Hessert. She attended schools in Duluth, Minnesota, including a private secretarial school and University of Minnesota's extension courses. She moved to Tacoma in 1936 and married John Shiels on 10/3/1949....
Ann Nadine Brogdon
Feb 9, 2008
Obituary Ann (Kosakowski) Brogdon, age 99, died February 9, 2008 at The Tacoma Lutheran Home. She was born in New Jersey and moved to Washington State with her family at the age of two. Ann graduated from Roy High School and Knapp's Business College, Tacoma. She later was employed as personal secretary to J.P. Whitney, President of Whitney Engineering Co....
Albert Alexander Gallwas
Feb 9, 2008
Obituary Albert Alexander Gallwas "Our Buddy" Albert (Bud) passed away peacefully at home February 9, 2008 surrounded by his family. Bud was born in Tacoma, WA, September 4, 1924 to Nick and Lucy Gallwas. He attended Bellarmine High School where he was active in football, baseball and ROTC. After graduating from Bellarmine, Bud enlisted in the Army. He was an...
John M Sanborn
Feb 8, 2008
Obituary John Sanborn 1921 ~ 2008 John was born in Philadelphia on Feb. 17th, 1921. He attended Good Shepherd Catholic School and graduated class of 1940 from West Catholic High School. In 1942, he joined the US Army Rangers. He shipped out to England with the 9th Infantry Division in July of 1944. He was a Sergeant in a Mortar...
George Michael Sudar
Feb 7, 2008
Obituary George Michael Sudar, Sr. 1920 ~ 2008 On February 7, 2008, George M. Sudar, Sr., proud member of the Greatest Generation, peacefully passed away at his home of over 60 years with his beloved wife, Eva, and family at his side. Born in the mining town of Bear Creek, Montana, to Jacob and Rose (Naglich) Sudar, George traveled to...
Geraldine G. Davis
Feb 7, 2008
Obituary G. Geraldine Davis took the hand of Jesus Feb 7, 2008 after reaching her 88th birthday Feb 1 with her family at Franciscan Hospice House. Born Feb 1, 1920 in Lewistown, MO 4th of 6 children, Gerry is again with parents Rosa and R. Walker Marks, sisters Wauna, Kathleen, Junia and brother Bob in heaven. She is survived by...
Margaret Kathryn Gregoire
Feb 5, 2008
Obituary Margaret K. Gregoire 1920 ~ 2008 Margaret Kathryn Gregoire of Tacoma, died February 5, 2008 at St. Clare Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 6, 1920 in Grand Forks, ND. Margaret is survived by her children Rita Winters, Robert Gregoire, Gerald Gregoire, and Patricia Hokenson; eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...
Elizabeth Louise Collins
Feb 4, 2008
Obituary Betty Collins died quietly in her sleep early Monday morning, February 4th. She had had a great time celebrating her 90th birthday with family and friends just a few weeks prior. Betty had a loving and generous heart and made everyone feel welcome in her home. Her sense of humor was active her whole life even during her last...
Barbara L. Farley
Feb 2, 2008
Obituary Barbara L. Farley 92 years passed away peacefully on 2-02-08 after suffering a fall at Puyallup WA. She was born on 09-20-15 in Ontario, OR. Barbara enjoyed working in her garden and was an active member of the Root & Bloom Club. She was a former owner of Farley's Florist. Barbara was a Charter Member of the Waller Road...
Calogera Ruth Marcus
Feb 2, 2008
Obituary Calogera (Carrie) Marcus Born 9/23/20 in Landisville-Downstown, NJ passed away 2/2/08 in Beverly Hills, CA. On June 15, 1946 she married Samuel Marcus in Millville, NJ where they raised their family until moving to Tacoma in 1964. With her husband they owned Marcus Dry Cleaners, Sam's Hoagie Palace and then Carries Hoagies. She is survived by her children Erlene,...
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