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Edna  Sara Fraser

Edna Sara Fraser

Apr 13, 2006

Obituary Edna Sara Fraser 11/9/13 - 4/13/06 Edna was a charitable, devout Christian woman. She had a routine of daily prayers for the wellbeing of her family, friends and those in need. Edna was a member of St. Patrick's Parish for many years. Edna was proud of her ability to be an independent woman for most of her 92 years....

Margaret  E. Bonet

Margaret E. Bonet

Apr 11, 2006

Obituary Margaret E. Bonet Margaret E. Bonet, 64, died April 11, 2006 at Madigan Army Medical Center. Margaret is survived by her husband Angel, son Frederic, grandson Milo Sebastian Raffety-Bonet, 3 brothers and 7 sisters. Friends are invited to an informal gathering of family and friends at the Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel, 1002 S. Yakima Ave. from 1:00 pm -...

C.  Claire Cooper

C. Claire Cooper

Apr 9, 2006

Obituary C. Claire Cooper A native of Tacoma, Claire died April 9, 2006 in Tacoma. She graduated as a teacher from Seattle University and taught elementary school in the Panama Canal for 14 years. She is survived by her brother William (Doris) Cooper of Alaska, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 18, 2006, 11:00 a.m....

Freda  Vollmer Michels

Freda Vollmer Michels

Apr 9, 2006

Obituary Freda Vollmer Michels Freda Michels, born on a wheat farm in Waitsburg, Washington on March 9, 1914, passed away in Tacoma, Washington on April 9, 2006. She was the daughter of Henry and Katherine McCall Vollmer, the wife of Lloyd Michels who preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by two sons, Lee of Eugene, Oregon, and...

Gladys Miller

Gladys Miller

Apr 8, 2006

Obituary Gladys Miller Gladys Miller went home to be with our Lord on April 8, 2006 in Tacoma, Washington. Mrs. Miller was born November 28, 1910 in Yelm, Washington to parents Emery and Annie McLaughlin Whitlatch. The family moved to Butte, Montana in 1914. She graduated from Butte High School and Montana Normal School in Dillon, Montana. She received her...

Jean  Dolores Laviola

Jean Dolores Laviola

Apr 5, 2006

Obituary JEAN DOLORES LAVIOLA Jean Dolores Laviola, 73, died April 5, 2006 in Tacoma. She was a graduate of St. Leo High School in 1951 and had retired from Good Samaritan Hospital. Jean had battled cancer for more than 30 years and will be remembered as having never given up. She is survived by her children: Dr. Mark (Marilyn) Laviola,...

Rose  Louise Durkin

Rose Louise Durkin

Apr 4, 2006

Obituary Rose L. Durkin "I have fought the good fight I have finished the course I have kept the faith." Rose Lorraine Durkin passed away peacefully in the arms of her family on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 after a long and productive life. Lorraine was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 9, 1920 to Edward P. and Rose Cecelia...

Donald  L. Baughn

Donald L. Baughn

Apr 3, 2006

Obituary Donald L. Baughn Donald L. Baughn, 57, died April 3, 2006 in Tacoma. He was a lifetime Tacoma resident. He is finally at peace. Inurnment at Calvary Cloisters. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

Clyde  D. Reed

Clyde D. Reed

Apr 2, 2006

Obituary Clyde D. Reed Clyde D. Reed, 83, died April 2, 2006 in University Place. He was a longtime breeder of Champion Bloodhounds that were successfully used in search and rescue operations. Clyde and his first wife Lena were the pioneers of the Northwest Bloodhounds Search and Rescue organization. He will be remembered for his willingness to share his knowledge...

John  Paul Whitaker

John Paul Whitaker

Mar 29, 2006

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Margaret  Wadsworth Bayliss

Margaret Wadsworth Bayliss

Mar 27, 2006

Obituary Margaret Wadsworth Bayliss (dear Meg) August 23, 1920 - March 27, 2006 Meg unexpectedly left these earthly bounds at 11:54 a.m. on March 27, a victim of congestive heart failure and COPD. She will be missed forever by her best friend, companion over these last 32 years and sometime caregiver Anita Sonia Moceri, of their home in Fircrest. She...

Gail Meek

Gail Meek

Mar 27, 2006

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Elmer  Francis Schoenecker

Elmer Francis Schoenecker

Mar 25, 2006

Obituary Elmer Francis Schoenecker was born April 6, 1927 in Nashua, Minnesota, the 8th of 11 children born to Barthel & Angela Schoeneker, and died March 25, 2006 in University Place. He moved to Kansas in 1933 after his father died of pneumonia. Elmer joined the Navy in 1943 at the age of 16 and had been a P.O.W. in...

James  Peter Schwab

James Peter Schwab

Mar 18, 2006

Obituary Born in Tacoma, WA, to Pete and Jennie Schwab, Jim was a most beloved and precious husband to his wife, Bonnie, and was greatly adored by his children and grandchildren. Dad's faith and love in the Lord grew stronger with each passing day. He accepted the Lord's will for his life and he fulfilled his wish to be water...

Dan  Walter Boyce

Dan Walter Boyce

Mar 14, 2006

Obituary Dan W. Boyce, 55, died March 13, 2006. Dan enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with his wife at their property in Mossy Rock, fishing and bowling. He was a former forklift operator at Nalley's Fine Foods. Dan is survived by his wife, Deborah; son, Dan Christopher (Pam); grandchildren, Jennifer and Crystal. He is also survived by his sister, Linda...

Lavelle  Celia Hansen

Lavelle Celia Hansen

Mar 12, 2006

Obituary LaVelle Celia (Larsen) Hansen Aug. 30, 1931 - March 12, 2006 LaVelle Hansen was born in Olympia, Washington and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. She studied Humanities in college and then went on to teach special education in the Franklin Pierce School District for eleven years. She continued her career with Centerforce, working with disabled adults. She...

Jay  W. Fuchs

Jay W. Fuchs

Mar 11, 2006

Obituary Jay W. Fuchs Jay Fuchs, 65, died March 11, 2006 surrounded by his family at Franciscan Hospice House. Jay grew up in Tacoma. He attended Holy Cross School, graduated from Bellarmine Prep in 1958 and attended Gonzaga University in Spokane before returning to Tacoma. He retired from Puget Sound Bank after 32 years of service as a Vice President....

Hideo  James Kinoshita

Hideo James Kinoshita

Mar 11, 2006

Obituary Hideo James Kinoshita May 9, 1912 - March 11, 2006 Jim was born in Tacoma, Washington and graduated from Fife High School in 1930. He was offered a college athletic scholarship but declined in order to help support his family. He opened the Kinoshita Produce Company in 1938 and married Reiko Sally Morihiro in 1940. The couple was interned...

Zderic Monica

Zderic Monica

Mar 10, 2006

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Gordon  A Irwin

Gordon A Irwin

Mar 9, 2006

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

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