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B. Dennis Schmidt

B. Dennis Schmidt

Dec 4, 2022

B. Dennis Schmidt passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2022. He was born to Richard and Lorna Schmidt in Minot, North Dakota, the second of eleven children. Dennis was a graduate of the University of Portland, and spent his career in the insurance industry, focusing on employee benefits. A firm believer in supporting his community, he served on many...

Fukuko Smith

Fukuko Smith

Dec 1, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Fukuko Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Donald Francis Cummings, Jr.

Donald Francis Cummings, Jr.

Nov 28, 2022

Donald Francis Cummings Jr, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away after a prolonged hospital stay in Lakewood, WA on November 28th, 2022. Born August 17th, 1952 in Tacoma, WA, Don was 70 years old at the time of his death. He is remembered as an adventurer. From diving to the depths of Puget Sound to climbing the icy...

Michael J. Mcdonough, Md

Michael J. Mcdonough, Md

Nov 27, 2022

Michael John McDonough, 64, died on November 27, 2022 in his home in University Place, Washington after a long and difficult battle with cancer.

Michael was born in Tacoma, Washington on February 24, 1958. He was afflicted by cancer from birth and received radiation therapy at a young age which dramatically influenced the course of his life....

Venka Bacica

Venka Bacica

Nov 27, 2022

Born December 28, 1926 in Luka, Dugi Otok, Croatia. Venka passed away on November 27, 2022 peacefully at home after a brief illness. Venka left Croatia in 1956 and lived in Italy, Colombia, and Canada before settling in University Place in 1971. Venka was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking and spending time with her family. She...

Daniel Peter Stumpf

Daniel Peter Stumpf

Nov 27, 2022

Dan Stumpf, 97, died Sunday, November 27, in Tacoma. He was born in Huff, North Dakota October 14, 1925. He was a graduate of Bellarmine Prep and Seattle University, a World War II Navy veteran and retired from Occidental Petroleum Corporation.

Dan was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish.

He is predeceased by parents...

Eric Christian Goza

Eric Christian Goza

Nov 23, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Eric Christian Goza. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Linda Caverly

Linda Caverly

Nov 21, 2022

Linda Abbott Caverly passed away surrounded by family on Monday November 21, 2022. Linda was born in Tillamook Oregon August 30, 1950. She grew up in LaGrande Oregon, raised in the local funeral home. She worked on an ambulance helping her family. She graduated from Gem State Academy, in Caldwell ID.

Linda met the love of her...

Shirlee Ann Smith

Shirlee Ann Smith

Nov 20, 2022

Shirlee A. Smith was born in North Bend, Nebraska as a Leap Year baby on February 29, 1936, and passed away on November 20, 2022 in Tacoma at the age of 86. She is survived by her husband of over 35 years, Sam Smith, her children Brett Purtzer (Kim Heggerness) and their children, Quentin and Hailey, and Mark Purtzer...

James Joseph Metcalfe

James Joseph Metcalfe

Nov 19, 2022

My brother, James Joseph Metcalfe, passed on November 19, 2022.  He was 63 years old. Born on May 18, 1959 to James W. Metcalfe and Luigina Metcalfe, he lived most of his life in San Mateo CA, but always felt a special connection to his birthplace, Chicago, Ill.

From the day he was born, he was crowned...

Arline Frances Mussig

Arline Frances Mussig

Nov 19, 2022

Arline Frances Mussig, born on December 7, 1936, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 19, 2022.

Arline was born to Henry and Georgiana Carl in Harrah, Washington. She grew up with her four siblings, Lucy, Dale, Leonard, and Loreen.

After moving to Tacoma, Washington, Arline met Laurence (Larry) Mussig. It was love at...

Nick Paul Nickolas, Sr.

Nick Paul Nickolas, Sr.

Nov 17, 2022

Mr. Nick was born in Aberdeen, Washington to George and Mary Nickolas. He graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the Navy during WWII. After the war ended, Nick met the love of his life Gloria Robbins, where Nick went on to become a Tacoma Police Officer where he served his beloved city for 25 years and was...

James Conway Westenhaver

James Conway Westenhaver

Nov 9, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for James Conway Westenhaver. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Barbara Kells Hanna

Barbara Kells Hanna

Nov 7, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Kells Hanna. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Kathleen May Glassy

Kathleen May Glassy

Nov 6, 2022

Kathleen May Glassy, age 72, in Tacoma, Washington, Transitioned Her Loving Soul up to Heaven, this past Sunday, November 6th; after a recent, rare and advanced lung cancer diagnosis.

Kathleen was/Is a Loving Soul, born in Burien, Washington,

Daughter number 3, of 4; Sharon, Sheila, Kathleen, Paula.

Their parents,

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Lora Anne Cavanaugh

Lora Anne Cavanaugh

Nov 6, 2022

Lora Anne Cavanaugh passed away November 6, 2022 at the age of 86 in Tacoma, Washington.

Lora was born in Yakima, Washington, and moved to the Pacific Northwest as a child living in Bremerton, Tacoma, and Lakewood.

Lora attended Visitation Catholic School and Marylhurst College where she graduated with a degree in arts.

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Kip Patrick Mckeough

Kip Patrick Mckeough

Nov 2, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Kip Patrick McKeough. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Kip Patrick Mckeough

Kip Patrick Mckeough

Nov 2, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Kip Patrick McKeough. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Yakuso Morita

Yakuso Morita

Oct 27, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Yakuso Morita. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jacqueline Marcia Klotz

Jacqueline Marcia Klotz

Oct 27, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jacqueline Marcia Klotz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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