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Teresa Lynn Simek
Apr 22, 2006
Obituary Teresa L. Simek, ARNP, 53, passed away April 22, 2006 in Gig Harbor. She attended WSU and went on to obtain her Masters Degree from the University of Washington. She worked for more than 25 years at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Her greatest devotions were her faith, family and children. Teresa is survived by her husband; Matthew, daughters; Sarah,...
Lonita Castleberry
Apr 20, 2006
Obituary Lonita Castleberry Lonita Castleberry passed away on April 20, 2006. She was born on May 21, 1917 to Frank and Mary Faker. She was the third oldest of 10 children and four of her brothers survive her. She was raised in Wichita, Kansas and shortly after graduating from Cathedral High School, she married Loren Castleberry. They moved from Kansas...
Joann Hand
Apr 19, 2006
Obituary Jo Ann Hand Born November 20, 1928 in Osborne, Kansas, Jo Ann was raised in Roseburg, Oregon. She met her loving husband-to-be, Bill Hand, in 1943 and married him in his hometown, Tacoma on August 4, 1944. Upon Bill's return from WWII, they made their home in Tacoma until moving to University Place in 1971. Jo Ann retired from...
David Orlando Beck
Apr 19, 2006
Obituary David O. Beck David passed away at Harborview Medical Center surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 19, at the age of 87. He was born April 17, 1919 in Buffalo, New York to Margaret Stagg and L. Gray Beck. The family moved to Everett, Washington where David spent his childhood. He met Rosemary, his wife, in 1944 while...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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