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Donald J. Brodsack
Oct 19, 2005
Obituary Donald J. Brodsack "Paga" Don, 87, died from complications of lung disease on October 19, 2005 in Tacoma. He had retired from civil service. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeanne, 6 children and 15 grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, October 25, 2005, 3:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Gig Harbor. Viewing...
Margaret Ann Kolano
Oct 17, 2005
Obituary Margaret Ann Kolano Grandma Pitipoo was born April 27, 1921 at St. Joseph Hospital and died October 17, 2005 in Tacoma. She is survived by her children: Leonard (Barbara) Grout, Kathryne Ramsey, Patricia (John) Howell, Thomas (Kathy) Kolano; 7 grandchildren and 6-1/2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Leonard D. Grout Sr. and Stanley W. Kolano....
John Ruel Manning
Oct 15, 2005
Obituary John Ruel Manning (Colonel, USA Retired) Born August 17, 1923 in Little Rock, Arkansas, John passed away on October 15, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shandelle; 4 children: Kathleen, John Jr., Melinda and Suzanne, their spouses; 10 grandchildren; and brother Roger. John proudly served his country for 32 years. In 1948, he received a...
Grace E. Kipp
Oct 15, 2005
Obituary Grace E. Kipp, died October 15, 2005 in Lakewood, WA. She had recently celebrated her 100th birthday on September 20th. Grace is survived by her children: Carol Reichert, Graham, Roslee Maples, David Rush, both of Tacoma and three generations of grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel,...
William J. Schmidt
Oct 12, 2005
Obituary William J. Schmidt 5/9/1920 - 10/12/2005 Bill was born in Dickinson, North Dakota, the 7th of 8 children born to Anna & Domenic Schmidt. He served his country during WWII in the 164th Infantry Regiment, Company K in the South Pacific. Upon his discharge in 1945, he moved to Tacoma where he resided for more than 60 years. Bill...
Benjamin J. Hubbard
Oct 11, 2005
Obituary Benjamin J. Hubbard (1913 - 2005) Tacoma resident Benjamin J. Hubbard died peacefully on Oct. 11, 2005 at age 92. Ben (or Bonnie, as he was known) was born in Tacoma on Sept. 22, 1913 and lived here most of his life. He worked as a conductor on the Milwaukee Railroad for 43 years and was a life member...
George Walsh Christnacht
Oct 10, 2005
Obituary GEORGE W. CHRISTNACHT George Walsh Christnacht was born on April 6, 1928 at St. Joseph's Hospital and died unexpectedly in an auto accident on October 10, 2005. He is survived by his wife Joan of 51 years, their four children James (Debra), Ann Smith (Tracy), Charles (Suzanne), Barbara Claire O'Flaherty (Rory), and their seven grandchildren Travis, Libby, Kristin, Jessica,...
H. E. Sherry Johnson
Oct 7, 2005
Obituary H.E. Sherry Johnson Sherry, 85, died October 7, 2005 in Tacoma. She had been a Registered Nurse in a surgical practice where she met her husband, Dr. Murray Johnson. She will be remembered as a terrific wife and mother who was best known for her sense of humor and sense of connection with other people. Sherry particularly enjoyed traveling...
Veronica E. Graham
Oct 5, 2005
Obituary Veronica, 92, died October 5, 2005 in Tacoma. She was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the V.F.W. Ray C. Roberts Post. She is survived by her children Jan (Douglas) McAllister, Ron Graham, Robert (Cindy) Graham; grandchildren Susan Miller, Ryan McAllister, Kasandra Graham, Ron Graham Jr., Troy Graham, Julie Graham; great-grandchildren Mathew Miller and Maddison Miller....
Clara Squally John
Oct 4, 2005
Obituary Clara Squally John Clara Squally John, 89 years old, was the oldest member of the Puyallup Tribe. Born April 13, 1916 in Milton WA, she passed away October 4, 2005 at home with her family. Clara was a life-long resident of Puyallup, WA. She was a homemaker, farmer and an avid fly fisherman. Clara was preceded in death by...
Rose Lamken
Oct 1, 2005
Obituary Rose Lamken Rose Lamken, 84 years old, passed away October 1, 2005, in Tacoma. She was born in Centralia, WA, and had lived in Tacoma since 1946. She had been a Professor of Art History at Fort Steilacoom College, Pierce College, Green River Community College, and the University of Puget Sound as well as being an accomplished painter for...
Clyde Leonard Davis
Sep 30, 2005
Obituary Clyde Leonard Davis Clyde, age 81, was called home to the Lord on Sept. 30, 2005. Clyde was born Feb. 9, 1924 in Kansas City, MO. A loving husband of 43 years to wife Carol, a caring father to Wes (Debbie) Davis, Wanda (Dirk) Doppenberg, Lynn Stevens, Mark (Debbie) Stevens, Mike (Beckie) Davis, Melinda (Jerry) Simcox; he enjoyed being...
Elise Lyon
Sep 28, 2005
Obituary Elise W. Lyon "Gone Shopping" Feb. 27, 1925 - Sept. 28, 2005 Elise was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Daughter of Milton & Carolyn Wurzweiler and sister of Alan. After only six dates, she married the love of her life, Victor L. Lyon, on October 19, 1947. Elise and Victor raised four children in Tacoma and in their...
Barbara Lucin Scott
Sep 26, 2005
Obituary Barbara Lucin (Hill) SCOTT Barbara, 69, passed away September 26, 2005 in Renton. She was born March 9, 1936 to Eino and Aino Hill in Aberdeen, Washington. A graduate of Weatherwax high School in Aberdeen, she went on to attend Grays Harbor Community College where she met her husband to be, Howard. After graduating from the University of Washington,...
Petra Celanese Zugner
Sep 25, 2005
Obituary Petra Celanese Zugner, born August 17, 1928, died Sept. 25, 2005, finally free at last. Petra is survived by 5 children, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be left at www.gaffneyfuneral home.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Daniel C. Smith
Sep 25, 2005
Obituary Daniel C. Smith Dan Smith died Sunday, September 25, 2005, at age 89, after a bout of pneumonia. He spent a peaceful final weekend in the hospital surrounded by family. He loved people and ideas, and demonstrated his high energy and commitment in all his relationships, as a friend, father, husband, lawyer, mentor, corporate officer, law teacher, law firm...
Julia Kelly
Sep 24, 2005
Obituary Julia's arrival into this world was celebrated by her parents, August and Antonia Sousa and their extensive family and many friends, on August 5, 1914. Julia's departure from this world on September 24, 2005 is being celebrated by an even larger family and by many, many more friends. The fifth of seven children, Julia was born at her parent's...
Thelma Dolores Thomas
Sep 23, 2005
Obituary Thelma Dolores Thomas Thelma was born 12/14/31 in Puyallup, WA and passed peacefully 9/23/05 in Tacoma, WA. She was preceded by her parents Lloyd and Viola Thomas and two brothers, Jimmy and Guy. She is survived by two sisters, Patricia Averyt of Spanaway, Margaret (John) O'Brien of Fircrest; brother Phillip Thomas of Orting, sister-in-law Patty Thomas of Aberdeen and...
Teresa C. Jezek
Sep 18, 2005
Obituary Teresa C. Jezek Teresa was born June 20, 1931 in Dickinson, ND, and passed into the arms of The Lord quietly at home on Sunday, September 18, 2005, in Tacoma. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and was active in "Birthday Club" with Alice and the girls for over 40 years. She was a life member...
Nancy D. Clemens
Sep 18, 2005
Obituary Nancy D. (Oates) Clemens, 65, passed away on September 18, 2005. She grew up in Old Town and graduated from Stadium High School. After graduation from Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing, she worked as an RN at Tacoma General, Western State, Western Clinic, and MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine/Home Services. Nancy also worked as a fulltime live-in volunteer nurse...
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