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William George Mitchell
Nov 12, 2006
Obituary William G. Mitchell, age 50, of Tacoma continued onto the next step of God's plan on November 12, 2006. A generous friend to many, Bill was known for his vast depth of concern for the lives of those close to him. He cherished his family and friends - a feeling that was reciprocated by each of them, which was...
Helen Gertrude Harmon
Nov 12, 2006
Obituary Mom passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, Nov. 122006. Born Sept. 13, 1923 in Kremlin MT to Edward and Mary Bohlig into a family of 8 children. She came from the treeless rolling hills of the Opheim prairies, loving to walk the prairie with her dog Terry, often thinking the clouds were so big and close that...
Russell Martin Bowser
Nov 9, 2006
Obituary A much loved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to so many, Russell passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2006. He was a lifelong resident of Tacoma who loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He was a member of the Tacoma Elks Club and a long-time bowler at Pacific Lanes. For the past 8 years, he...
Christian Valentine Matz
Nov 9, 2006
Obituary Christian Valentine Matz "Together Forever" Christian passed away peacefully on November 9, 2006 to join his wife Caroline, who passed away last November 16, 2005. They enjoyed 70 years of married life. Christian was born on May 31, 1914 to Justina and Christian Matz in Estevan Saskatchewan, Canada. Of a family of eight children, he is the last surviving...
Marla Joan Hughes
Nov 1, 2006
Obituary Marla Joan Hughes, loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, began her new life in heaven on Wednesday, November 1, 2006. She was born in Long Beach, California, on January 25, 1939. She graduated from Bremerton High School in 1956. She met her husband W. J. (Bill) Hughes and married him on June 6, 1959. She was...
Ernestine Marie Guillette
Oct 31, 2006
Obituary Ernestine "Tina" Guillette died at home on October 31st after a battle with lung cancer. She was born June 21, 1931 to the proud parents of Ernest and Lena Malley in Athol, Massachusetts. In 1951, she married Leon "Gil" Guillette who preceded her in death. The couple moved their young family to Tacoma in 1959 and after her husband's...
Thomas R. Zurfluh
Oct 31, 2006
Obituary Thomas R. Zurfluh, 79 a lifetime area resident died October 31, 2006. He was born in Tacoma and grew up in the Steilacoom area, He was a member of the Clover Park High School Class of 1945, a WWII Army Veteran, and served in Japan, and in General MacArthur's Honor Guard. After the war Tom returned to the area...
John Tony Sankovich
Oct 30, 2006
Obituary John T. Sankovich, 84, died Monday, October 30, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born in Aberdeen, moved to Eatonville and settled in Tacoma when he was 4 years old. John went through Tacoma Schools, graduated from Lincoln High School in 1940 and later attended the University of Washington. After high school graduation John joined the military and...
John Edward Koval
Oct 30, 2006
Obituary John Edward Koval, age 78 of Federal Way passed away in his sleep at home October 30, 2006. Born August 23, 1928 to John J. Koval and Mary D. Soltis of Tacoma. He was a graduate of Puyallup High School and served as a Cpl. in the Army during the Korean conflict. He graduated from the Seattle Police Academy...
Rolando Venta Fraga
Oct 30, 2006
Obituary Rolando Venta Fraga, born December 12, 1959 in Havana, Cuba, passed away October 30, 2006 in Tacoma. He lived in Tacoma since the age of 8 years and was proud to be an American. He worked at Simpson for over 10 years and loved his job. He is survived by 4 children: J. R., Rachel, Randi, and Annika, whom...
Don J. Scalara
Oct 25, 2006
Obituary Don died peacefully and went to our lord on October 25, 2006. Born October 23, 1924 in Tacoma, Washington, he was the son of Michael and Teresa Scalara. Growing up in the midst of the depression, Don had a love for cars that led him to found Century R.V., a hallmark of South Tacoma and a successful business that...
Charles Richard Dolph
Oct 22, 2006
Obituary Charles Richard "Dick" Dolph "A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." Born April 17th 1939 in Hood River, Oregon Charles Richard "Dick" Dolph passed away peacefully on October 22, 2006 surrounded by his children Christopher, Rachel, Tina and Paris, their mother, Jeannette; daughter in law, Eryca and son in law,...
Judith Ann Gray
Oct 16, 2006
Obituary Judith Ann Gray, 69, a lifetime area resident died October 16, 2006. She was a longtime member of the Bedrock Prospectors Club and had been treasurer for more than 10 years. Judy's family was the most important thing to her as were her friends, many of whom she kept in contact with since high school. Judy is survived by...
Pamela Anne Prukop
Oct 15, 2006
Obituary Pamela Prukop, 47, died Sunday, October 15, 2006 surrounded by her family. She was born December 3, 1958 in San Diego, CA, she graduated from Governor John R. Rogers High School in Puyallup, and had been an area resident most of her life. Pamela could find the beauty in anything, whether it was natural or man made if there...
Joseph Paul Vleming
Oct 12, 2006
Obituary Joe Vleming 46, died October 12, 2006 after a 14 month battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Franklin Pierce High School and an area resident all of his life. Joe was a truly caring and sincere man; he was more concerned about you than himself. He enjoyed golfing and fishing and was an especially wonderful uncle to...
Lillian G. Peck
Oct 11, 2006
Obituary Lillian Peck, age 89, passed away peacefully at home October 11, 2006. Lillian was born December 8, 1916 to Ivan and Marija Medvedic in Roslyn, Washington. She graduated from Cle Elum High School in 1937 and moved to Tacoma to attend beauty school. Lillian then worked as a beauty operator in Tacoma and Roslyn. In 1942 she married Louis...
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