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Violet Hiroko Tanabe
Sep 17, 2005
Obituary Violet Hiroko Tanabe "Hello world this is Vi," is how our Mom started her memoirs to her grandkids. Outspoken as a child growing up on the Big Island of Hawaii, Mom learned of acts of compassion and giving from her parents, sisters and brother. The lessons she learned in her childhood led to a career as a public health...
Larose Warter Brewer
Sep 16, 2005
Obituary LaRose Warter Brewer, born in Centralia, Washington, died September 16, 2005. LaRose leaves behind her loving son LaMarr F. Warter and his wife Doris H. Warter, Edgewood; step-children: Jim H. Brewer, Denver, CO; Beverly Brewer and husband Rusty Q. Brewer, Hermiston, OR; C. Howie Brewer, Taipei, Taiwan; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands,...
Josephine Pfau
Sep 12, 2005
Obituary Josephine Pfau Josephine, 97, died September 12, 2005 in Tacoma. She was our angel on earth and has gone to Heaven. "You have been an inspiration to us all and you will be greatly missed, and it has been a blessing to have had you for so many years." She is survived by her children: Georgia, Dan and Rick;...
Dorothy M. Gleason
Sep 11, 2005
Obituary Dorothy M. Gleason Dorothy passed away on September 11, 2005. She was born on February 19, 1911 in Camrose, Alberta. The third of eight children born to Charles Borromeo and Julia Anna (Heisler) Eltrich, Dorothy was taught by the Sisters of the Assumption until the family moved to Shelton, WA and later to Tacoma. She graduated from St. Leo's...
Willene Roberts
Sep 9, 2005
Obituary Vira Willene Jasprica Roberts Willene was a lifetime Tacoma area resident born 11-14-42 to parents Bill and Vira Jasprica. She lost her short battle with cancer and died peacefully 9-9-05 surrounded by family and friends. Willene was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and friend who lived life to the fullest never missing an opportunity to be amongst friends, dance,...
Patrick Jon Sherman
Sep 8, 2005
Obituary Patrick Jon Sherman 8/16/1955 - 9/8/2005 Pat left us suddenly on September 8, 2005. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He is survived by his wife Susan, loving daughter Sarah, mother Colleen Bagoien, brothers Dan (Jean), Randy (Ellen), Rick (Nancy), his wonderful nephew Milo, nieces Harper and Gracie, his twin grandsons yet to be born,...
Thomas Rollan Sauriol
Sep 6, 2005
Obituary Thomas Rollan Sauriol Tom passed away peacefully September 6, 2005 surrounded by his family; he was 78. He was born January 7, 1927 in Chehalis, Washington to Marguerite and Alfonse Sauriol. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jeanine with whom he enjoyed 48 years of his life, and his eldest son Tommy. Tom is survived by...
John D. Paplow Sr.
Sep 6, 2005
Obituary John D. Paplow Sr., born in Bellingham WA to Charles and Christine Paplow, passed away September 6, 2005 in Puyallup. John grew up in Tacoma and attended St. Leo's grade school and Bellarmine High School. He was a WWII veteran and life member of VFW, Post 2224; he was involved with scouting for more than 60 years and received...
Stan Farber
Sep 5, 2005
Obituary Stan Farber Tacoma resident and supporter of all that is good for Tacoma, including children, youth, high school and especially local sports, Stan Farber passed away Monday morning. He knew so much about each player and each game that his friends dubbed him "Facts" Farber. Stan's sports reporting originated in the late 1950's with his serving as Sports Editor...
Steven C. Jablonski
Sep 5, 2005
Obituary Steven C. Jablonski "In God's Hand" Steve was born September 5, 1946, and died September 5, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Sandra "Sam" Langford, his children and grandchildren who he loved dearly, Heidi, David, Bradford, Amber and Conrad Switzer, Stephanie, Ali, Daryoush and Manijeh Mehdizadehkashi, Shaun and Ciara Lampert, GinaLee, Chuck, MacKinnon, Flannery, Keeghan and Rory Miller,...
Jane Paskowski
Sep 4, 2005
Obituary Jane Paskowski 10 Oct. 1949 - 4 Sept. 2005 Jane died at home peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends, after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer, on September 4, 2005. Jane was born to Joseph B. (deceased) and Alice Jane (AJ) Uniacke on October 10, 1949 in Port Chester, NY. Jane was the beloved wife of...
Norma Berscheidt
Sep 1, 2005
Obituary Norma Berscheidt, born July 17, 1926, in Ellinwood, Kansas, passed away September 1, 2005, in Tacoma. She lived in Kansas until 1948 and after her marriage to Jerry, she traveled extensively with him, following his career in the military and with the State of Washington. After retirement, they moved to Yakima, where she enjoyed fishing, flowers and birds. She...
Kenneth Burtchett
Sep 1, 2005
Obituary Ken, 77, died September 1, 2005 in Tacoma. He had retired from Tacoma Public Schools as a painter and had been a life member of the Painters Local #64. Ken was also a member of the VFW, B.P.O.E. #174 as well as an avid outdoorsman. He proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is...
Karl Braverman
Aug 26, 2005
Obituary Karl Braverman was born August 29, 1914 in Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1936 and joined the Army after Pearl Harbor as a private and later became an officer. While stationed at Fort Lewis, he met his future wife, Lorraine Sussman. After training troops in the United States, he then served in the China-Burma-India Theater....
Lawrence Bowlin
Aug 26, 2005
Obituary Lawrence Henry Bowlin, 73, died August 26, 2005 in Tacoma. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 27 years of service and went on to work as a Machinist at the Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. He had been a volunteer firefighter for Midland Fire Department for many years. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Mary; children,...
Joseph Trucco
Aug 26, 2005
Obituary Joseph Lee Trucco passed away peacefully at his home August 26, 2005 after a brief illness. He was born November 8, 1947 in Tacoma, WA., and grew up in Milton. Lee graduated from Fife High School. He joined the family business and became part owner of Colonial Fruit and Produce. Lee retired 7 years ago. He enjoyed playing golf,...
Marian Shine
Aug 25, 2005
Obituary Marian I. Shine Marian I. Shine, 83, a longtime Tacoma resident, died August 25, 2005. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and throughout the years was always involved in parish life. She was a member of the Mothers' Club, Altar Society, and other parish ministries. She was a daily communicant to whom faith and guiding her...
Curly Jaquez
Aug 16, 2005
Obituary "Curly Jaquez" Born November 8, 1938 in Lovell, Wyoming to Juan and Maria Jaquez, he passed away August 16, 2005 after a courageous 20 year battle with diabetes. A Pierce County resident since 1942, he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957 and proudly served his country in the Marines and National Guard. The majority of his career was...
Virginia Leitch
Aug 16, 2005
Obituary Virginia Malcolm Leitch October 19, 1918 - August 16, 2005 Virginia died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, August 16th at Allenmore Hospital from complications of long-standing emphysema. She follows her husband John who preceded her by 19 days. Her long desire to take care of John until the end was fulfilled. Virginia was born in Aquaquan, Virginia. She completed secretarial school,...
George Getz
Aug 13, 2005
Obituary George W. Getz, 62, died suddenly August 13, 2005. He had been a bus operator for Pierce Transit for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife Debra; children: David (RoseMary), Eugene (Lana), Leo, Carolyn (Will), Angel (Kevin), Joseph (Caroline), Michael (Kristy), brother: James Leo Getz and 20 grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, August 19,...
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