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Belinda  Sherry Collins

Belinda Sherry Collins

Oct 10, 2007

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Carroll  Anthony Rensch

Carroll Anthony Rensch

Oct 9, 2007

Obituary Carroll Rensch, 73, passed away on October 9, 2007 with all three of his children by his side. To anyone who knew him he lived a full and blessed life. He was born in Ramona, South Dakota, one of 13 children. Carroll lived in California before moving to Tacoma in 1973. He worked as a Machinist in the Naval...

Theodore  Lee Pearson

Theodore Lee Pearson

Oct 1, 2007

Obituary THEODORE LEE PEARSON March 26, 1940 ?" October 1 2007 Born March 26, 1940 in Antioch, California. Ted exuded a passion for life that transcended all that touched him. He played football at Everett High School for Jim Ennis before spending 4 years in the Marine Corps stationed at Camp Pendleton in California. He rode Brahma bulls and played...

Wilma  Margaret Paul

Wilma Margaret Paul

Oct 1, 2007

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Ann  Francis Lendosky

Ann Francis Lendosky

Sep 30, 2007

Obituary Ann Lendosky passed away on September 30, 2007 at Franciscan Hospice House in University Place. Ann was born on September 9, 1927 in Dixon Ill. where she graduated from nursing school before moving to Tacoma. There she married her husband Tom and began her family and nursing career, working at the old Tribal hospital, and the Northern Pacific Hospital...

Christopher  John Boehm

Christopher John Boehm

Sep 27, 2007

Obituary Chris Jr. was born in Oconto, Wisconsin on December 29, 1948 and passed away on September 27, 2007 in Olympia, Washington. Chris grew up in Tacoma and graduated from Wilson High School and received a B.S. Degree from the University of Washington. He continued his education at Marquette University earning a D.D.S. Chris went on to complete his residency...

Joseph  E Lemieux

Joseph E Lemieux

Sep 26, 2007

Obituary Joseph E. LeMieux Joseph (Joe) LeMieux born December 15, 1915 passed away peacefully September 26, 2007. He was a lifetime area resident and a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his wife Rosie of 63 years, Joseph is survived by daughters, Patricia Johnson, Rochester, WA Joan Dempewolf, Tacoma; sons, James, Eatonville, John, Tacoma, and...

Esther James

Esther James

Sep 24, 2007

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Joseph  F Maar

Joseph F Maar

Sep 23, 2007

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Emily  Margaret Williams

Emily Margaret Williams

Sep 23, 2007

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Helen  Theresa Winter-Gourley

Helen Theresa Winter-Gourley

Sep 21, 2007

Obituary Helen Winter Gourley Helen Theresa Winter, (Helen Yukl) devoted mother of Bernard A Winter Jr. and Elaine M. Winter, was called to her heavenly home on 9/21/07. Helen was born February 17, 1910 to a musical Czechoslovakian family in New York City. Creative and talented she lived with zest and excelled in all that interested her. Most notably were...

Angeline  Josephine Mazza

Angeline Josephine Mazza

Sep 20, 2007

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Louise Cole

Louise Cole

Sep 20, 2007

Obituary Louise Hilda Brinkworth Cole

Sarah  Anne Wheeler

Sarah Anne Wheeler

Sep 18, 2007

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Martin  Anthony Petrich,  Jr.

Martin Anthony Petrich, Jr.

Sep 18, 2007

Obituary Martin A. Petrich Jr. Patient, kind and loving husband, father and friend. Born 5/5/15, deceased 9/18/07 Preceded in death by his wife Jean, brothers Hervey, Allen, & Jim, and grandson Ben Petrich, he is survived by friend, companion and soul mate Dolores Havlina, brother John A. (Jack) Petrich (Ann Louise), sister Sr. Mary Ellen Petrich S.S.S., brother-in-law Frank Clark,...

Lena  Mary Higgins

Lena Mary Higgins

Sep 16, 2007

Obituary Lena M. (Antonino) Higgins September 27, 1917 - September 16, 2007 Although we didn't want to let you go, we knew how tired your little body had become. You gave each of us so much unconditional love. We had no doubt that we were your favorite...you never gave us reason to think otherwise. You made the simple moments in...

Rosalie  M Smith

Rosalie M Smith

Sep 13, 2007

Obituary Rosalie was born on December 27, 1917 and at age 89 passed away peacefully September 13, 2007. Grandma was a joy to many. She will forever be treasured and missed greatly by her remaining family. You are invited to join us in a celebration of her life. A memorial service will be at St. Rita Catholic Church, 1403 South...

Leonidas Annest

Leonidas Annest

Sep 13, 2007

Obituary Leonidas Annest Leonidas Annest passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 10, 2007, after a long battle with lymphoma. Born June 21, 1920 in Burley, Idaho to Greek immigrants, Anest and Elena Pappas, he grew up working hard on the family farm. Leo studied premed at U of Utah and received his medical doctorate from the U of Louisville in...

Doris  Veronica Mason

Doris Veronica Mason

Sep 9, 2007

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Richard  Fredrick Schumaker

Richard Fredrick Schumaker

Sep 8, 2007

Obituary In loving memory of Richard F. Schumaker Richard F. Schumaker, who passed away on September 8, 2007, will be laid to rest on September 14th, 2007, to join his beloved wife in heaven on their 60th wedding anniversary. Harriet (Giske) Schumaker predeceased him on July 13, 1999. Richard, born 90 years ago, was the son of Joseph H. Schumaker...