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Claire Michele Burns
Jan 31, 2008
Obituary Claire Michele Burns Born August 25th 1956 in Omaha, NE. She was the first of seven children born to Colleen and Theodore Burns. Michele graduated from East Bremerton High School. Post graduation Michele lived independently in Tacoma and attended Fort Steilacoom Community College. Michele was born with cerebral palsy and faced a life with many challenges. She was an...
Reitha Spadafore
Jan 27, 2008
Obituary Reitha A Spadafore, daughter of Biagio and Rose Spadafore, died peacefully in her sleep on January 27, 2008. Born on June 27, 1921, she was the youngest of 8 children. She attended schools in Tacoma and San Jose, California. Reitha sang in the church choir, played the guitar and banjo, and enjoyed outdoor activities and fishing. Reitha retired from...
Alfonso Munoz
Jan 25, 2008
Obituary Alfonso Mardonio Munoz Alfonso Munoz, 85, born in Puebla, Mexico, died January 25, 2008. A talented artist with many professions, he began his career as a deep sea diver with fishing boat in Mexico waters and in Baja California, then became a warehouse manager in Veracruz, Mexico, then got involved in real estate with his brother in Mexico City....
Fredrick Joseph Owens
Jan 25, 2008
Obituary Fredrick Owens Fred Owens, 86, born in Smithwick, SD, died January 25, 2008. He retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1981. Fred was a longtime member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. He enjoyed golf, bowling, walking for fitness and watching sports. Fred was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Charlotte. He is survived by daughters;...
Rose Marie Edith Peterson
Jan 23, 2008
Obituary Rose Marie E. "Rosie" Peterson Rosie was born in Seattle on March 13, 1930 and passed away peacefully on January 23, 2008 at the age of 77. She spent her early years in Ellensburg, moved to Seattle in grade school and then to Tacoma in 1941. Rosie graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. After graduation, she went to...
George Leo St. Pierre
Jan 23, 2008
Obituary George L. St. Pierre Our Father and Teacher George Leo St. Pierre born February 22, 1924 in Jaffrey, NH passed gently to the Lord on January 24, 2008. An adored husband, father, grandfather, and teacher, George shared his love and wisdom with his family, friends, and students. As a proud Marine during WWII, George distinguished himself in battle in...
Gracie Lee Holleyman
Jan 22, 2008
Obituary Gracie Holleyman Gracie Holleyman passed away Jan. 22, 08 in Tacoma attended by her daughters Jeri Ziegler and Debbie Manke. Her grandchildren include Zack and Zeke Ziegler as well as Adrielle, Laurena and Kurtis Manke and one beloved great-granddaughter Mia. She will be missed by her entire family and many friends. A memorial will be held at 614 N...
Ruth Marian Collins
Jan 21, 2008
Obituary Ruth Marian Collins 1917 ~ 2008 Ruth Collins, 90, passed away January 20, 2008 in Puyallup, WA. She was born October 30, 1917 in Tacoma, WA. Ruth graduated from Eatonville High School. She married Robert Collins and they made their home in Puyallup. Ruth was a sweet, gentle, and caring person. She loved God, her family and friends, animals...
Helen Cashman
Jan 21, 2008
Obituary Helen Cashman, 79, passed away January 21, in Tacoma, WA, following a long illness. Helen was married for 59 years to Dr. John W. Cashman, who survives her. They spent most of their marriage residing in Prairie Village KN, but also lived in Cleveland, Seattle, Fort Worth, Washington, D. C., and Columbus, Ohio, before returning in the KC metro...
Dora Marie Lange
Jan 20, 2008
Obituary Dora Marie Lange After 97 full years, Dora Marie Lange was called home to join her beloved family and friends. Born in Siedenburg, Germany in 1910, Dora lived through the hardships of both world wars. She came to America in 1954 seeking a means of supporting her parents back home. Working as a seamstress in San Francisco, she met...
Lynn Douglas Foster
Jan 19, 2008
Obituary Lynn Douglas Foster 1942 ~ 2008 Lynn Douglas Foster, love of our lives, passed away in Highline Hospital, Jan. 19, 2008. Born in Boise, Idaho, Sept. 11, 1942, he grew up on Lake Washington, graduated from that high school in 1961, and attended Seattle University. Along with his brother, Terry, Lynn was owner and manager of Foster's Furniture in...
Sr. Daniel Teresa Coyle
Jan 19, 2008
Obituary Sister Daniel Therese Coyle, OSF 1925-2008 Sister Daniel Therese Coyle, OSF, died at St. Ann Convent, Tacoma on January 19. She was born in Dublin Ireland and lived there until she moved to Philadelphia to prepare for her Franciscan Religious Life. She spent 57 years of committed service to the young and the elderly. She ministered 36 years in...
Edith Luise Schreieck
Jan 17, 2008
Obituary Edith Luise Schreieck born to Kurt & Mari Gygas in Augsburg, Germany on June 17th, 1937 lost her battle to pancreatic cancer on January 17, 2008 after a valiant year long struggle. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Wilfred Schreieck, her son, Patrick Schreieck and her daughter Cynthia Whitley and spouse Todd. She leaves behind 5...
Ann Elizabeth Spry
Jan 17, 2008
Obituary Ann Elizabeth Spry Dec. 5, 1924 ~ Jan. 17, 2008 Ann Elizabeth Spry Following a brief illness, our beloved mother has moved to the heavenly home of our precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mom was born in Cle Elum, Washington, and moved to Fife during the late thirties, where she graduated from Fife High School, Class of 1943....
Thomas Lawrence Dempsey
Jan 16, 2008
Obituary Thomas L. Dempsey July 31, 1935 ?" Jan. 16, 2008 Thomas L. Dempsey was born in Tacoma, Washington to James and Helen M. Dempsey. He was the older of two children. Tom passed away peacefully Wednesday evening in Tacoma where he lived for most of his life. He attended Clover Park Schools and graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory High School....
Marian Angela Wetsch
Jan 14, 2008
Obituary Marian (Martelli) Wetsch Marian Wetsch passed away, surrounded by her family, on January 14, 2008. Marian (Martelli) Wetsch was born August 26, 1926 to Patrick and Florine Martelli in Tacoma, WA. Attending Catholic schools in Tacoma, Mom graduated from St. Leo's High School and went to St. Joseph Hospital's School of Nursing, becoming a registered nurse in 1947. Mom...
Patrick Fitzgerald
Jan 13, 2008
Obituary Patrick W. Fitzgerald "Pat" Pat was born in Tacoma, WA to William and Mary Fitzgerald on Dec 18, 1951 and passed away on Jan 13, 2008 of a sudden illness. Pat grew up and attended schools in Tacoma. On August 22, 1997 he married Lynda McCarthy at St. Patrick's Church. He brought much joy and support to the McCarthy...
Katherine J Mcentee
Jan 12, 2008
Obituary Katherine Jones McEntee Kathy McEntee, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, joined the angels and the saints on Jan. 12, 2008. She was 69. Katherine Marie Jones was born April 5, 1938, to Ann and Paul Jones in Teaneck, N.J. She was the first of their six children. She graduated from the Academy of the Holy Angels in...
Kathleen Margaret Hanson
Jan 11, 2008
Obituary Kathleen (Kay) M. Hanson passed away peacefully on January 11, 2008, in Tacoma, Washington. She was born on June 3, 1920 to Charles and Margaret Harkins in Seattle, and moved to Eatonville as a young child. Kay married Ingwer Hanson in November 1942 in Tacoma, where they lived and raised their four children. She was preceded in death by...
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