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Joann Harold
Oct 5, 2006
Obituary JoAnn Harold JoAnn Harold, born May 13, 1942, died October 5, 2006. A loving wife, mother and grandmother she was a lifetime Tacoma resident and retired from the Tacoma School District #10 after more than 30 years. JoAnn is survived by her husband of 45 years, Wayne L. Harold; Daughter, Beth (Howie) Zelefsky, grandchildren, Corrie, Jonathan and Julie; daughter,...
Robert Garrison
Oct 4, 2006
Obituary Robert H. Garrison March 10, 1917 - October 4, 2006 Bob Garrison, 89 years young, died October 4, 2006. Born in Connell, Washington, he was the youngest of three children born to Dayton Burt and Bonnie Garrison. Bob grew up in Centralia, Washington and graduated in pharmacy from the University of Washington in 1939. It was at the UW...
Robert Hunt
Oct 4, 2006
Obituary ROBERT (ROBBIE) MORGAN HUNT Robbie was a very "special person". He was born in Tacoma on November 22, 1976. He passed away on October 4, 2006 at Tacoma General Hospital with heart complications. He attended Geiger Elementary, McIlvaigh Middle School and graduated from Foss High School in 1996. He was employed by Centerforce in Lakewood. Robbie lived in Tacoma...
Pearlyn Qualheim
Oct 3, 2006
Obituary Pearl Qualheim Pearl Qualheim, was born March 26, 1922, in Tacoma and died October 3, 2006 in Federal Way. She is survived by her two children, 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Erling Qualheim, Sr. in July of 2005. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 9, 2006, 10:00...
Lena Almquist
Oct 1, 2006
Obituary Lena Almquist (Cvitovich) Lena was born on Aug. 8th, 1913 in Bol, Croatia, the first of four children born to Kate and Toma Cvitovich, and passed away Oct. 1, 2006. They migrated to America when Lena was 6 months old, and settled in the "Old Town" district of Tacoma. She married Harold Almquist and raised two children: Harry and...
Leslie Edward Herring
Sep 30, 2006
Obituary Les E. Herring, age 60, was born in French Camp, CA., on 6/18/1946. He passed away Sat. Sept. 30, 2006 at a local hospital after a long and brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, 2 children, 3 grandchildren, mother and sister. All family and friends are invited to an Open House Celebration of his life...
Jean M Valle
Sep 29, 2006
Obituary Our beloved Jean "Maunie" Valle died September 29, 2006 in Tacoma, Washington. She was born Maude Launa Harrington on July 16, 1914 to parents Thomas Clay and Gnelia of Clearwater, Kansas. She moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1941 and lived there until her retirement in 1978 when she moved to Tacoma. Her wonderful sense of humor and love of...
Lorraine Mildred Hawkins
Sep 24, 2006
Obituary Lorraine Hawkins passed away at the age of 82, September 24, 2006. In spite of years of illness, she was always happy, fun-loving, kind and thoughtful of others. She was a pillar in the 38th Street community as a business owner of the Carousel Pet Shop form 1963 to 1976. She was involved in various organizations and clubs, American...
Edward Earl Vanantwerp
Sep 23, 2006
Obituary Edward Earl Van Antwerp passed away Saturday September 23, 2006 at the age of 95. Ed was born April 6, 1911 in Seattle, Washington. Ed worked in many different professions including a Watkins salesman, a dairy farmer, an excavation contractor, and an entrepreneur. In retirement, he built Crestview Mobile Home Park. Ed was an avid horseman during his life...
John Fitzpatrick
Sep 20, 2006
Obituary John A. Fitzpatrick February 2, 1943 - September 20, 2006 Time has run out for "the Clock Man" John will be missed by his wife Ethyl, son Earl, Mother Irene, sisters: Irene, Kathy, Colleen; brothers: Bob, Mike, Randy, Jim and "brother" Don Erickson. John enjoyed hobby clock repair, camping, wildlife viewing and anything out on the water.
Sue Annette Kramer
Sep 16, 2006
Obituary Sue A. Kramer, 54, was taken from us on Saturday September 16, 2006 in a tragic accident in Puyallup, WA. Sue is survived by her daughter Katrina Lindsay, son-in-law Shelby Lindsay of Tacoma, WA and son, Brenden Hoffhines of Valdez, AK. Grandchildren are Ryan and Cale Lindsay, Nadia and Jaelyn Hoffhines. Sue is the daughter of Audean and the...
Rosalie Ann Bizak
Sep 15, 2006
Obituary Rosalie Ann Bizak February 3, 1929 to September 15, 2006 Beloved wife and friend of Robert H. Bizak, mother of Michael, Karen, James, Timothy, Christopher, and Stephen; grandmother of Michael, Geoffrey, Jessica, Jacob, Joshua, Ronald, Ryan, Dominic and Kendric; great grandmother of Kaylee and Owen. She was a great listener and counselor. Rosary will be recited Friday, September 22,...
Miriam J. Kelso
Sep 12, 2006
Obituary On September 12, 2006, Miriam Kelso passed away at the University Place Care Center with her family by her side. She was born October 15, 1916 at her grandparents' home in Regents Park, now known as Fircrest, to Frank and Bessie Stephens. The home was built by her grandparents Charles and Luella (Sears) Thompson, the first home in Fircrest....
Clara Marie Reopelle
Sep 12, 2006
Obituary Clara Marie Reopelle, 97, a longtime area resident died September 12, 2006 in Puyallup. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for over 60 years, and a member of the Altar Society. Clara is survived by: children, Doris Purvis, Cecelia (Earl) Scellick, Bosco (Vi) Reopelle, JoAnn (William) Miller, and Sharon (Dwight) DeForrest. She is also survived by...
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