Obituaries

Jun 17, 2020

Eva Louise Burke, born October 18, 1936, passed away on June 17, 2020 at her home in Tacoma, where she resided since 1976.  Her sister Rebecca was at her side.

Eva was born in Fort Worth, TX to James and Sophie Baker, graduated from North Side High School in 1953 at the age of 16, and went...

Jun 15, 2020

Mary Lou Finnegan-Lundquist was born on July 12, 1931, and passed away on June 15, 2020, surrounded by family.  Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Marguerite Lovegreen, and grandparents, Jesse and Louise Clarke and her sister, Patricia.  Mary Lou attended McCarver grade school and graduated from St. Leo’s High School in 1949. She attended...

Jun 15, 2020

Gloria Jean Bader born May 22 1949 died June 15 2020 in Tacoma WA.  Gloria was born in Astoria Oregon to Richard and Betty Tallman, she was preceded in death by her parents and sister. She graduated from Astoria High School, and moved to Tacoma WA.  She attended Tacoma General School for Nursing and she obtained her Registered Nurse...

Jun 3, 2020

Germaine was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on October 15, 1945, enjoyed the fullest of her life at her family home on the beach of Redondo, and her much beloved desert oasis of Rancho Mirage. Germaine courageously and gallantly fought her battle with lung cancer for nearly eight years, until the morning of June 3, 2020 when she answered...

Jun 2, 2020

Greg was born April 2, 1959 in Peru, Indiana to Robert and Helen Nelson. Greg was a military family child, having lived in Indiana, Turkey, Edwards AFB, CA and the remainder of his growing years in Spanaway, WA.  He graduated from Bethel High School in 1977. Greg married Shellie Bunger in 1984 and together they raised two...

May 29, 2020

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

May 27, 2020

Philip George Fitterer (Phil), of Edgewood, Washington, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020 following a short battle with cancer. Phil was born on November 7, 1940 in Ellensburg, Washington to Philip and Henrietta (Renville) Fitterer.  He graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1958, where he was a decorated 3-sport athlete—the quarterback of the football team, the point guard...

May 22, 2020

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

May 18, 2020

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

May 18, 2020

Joe Roy Devish was born March 27, 1938, in Tacoma, Washington, to Roy and Ethel Devish. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and went on to further studies at the College of Puget Sound. At the age of 14 Joe was asked to join the Chuck Heatley Dance Band to play the trumpet, and he continued with...

May 17, 2020

Tim was born on March 28, 1984 to Colin and Debbie Fabre in Tacoma, Washington. He leaves behind his dad Colin, his sister Heidi, 3 brothers, Tony, Thomas and Darren, 2 nieces and 3 nephews. He became a quadriplegic at 18 due to a swimming accident and battled his disability the best he could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his...

May 11, 2020

Lorraine was born in Tacoma, November 8, 1923 to Frank and Ida Sussman, pioneer Tacoman’s. She died May 11, 2020 in Gig Harbor. Lorraine attended Powell, Mason and graduated from Stadium High school in 1941. She attended the U of W where she was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. Lorraine met and married Karl Braverman during...

May 10, 2020

Allen “Lee” Neumann, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on May 10, 2020 in University Place, WA.  He was born June 12, 1938 in Wenatchee, WA, and was the eldest of two children born to Allen and Hazel Neumann.  In 1941, Lee and his family moved to Tacoma, WA.  He graduated Stadium High School in 1956 and...

May 9, 2020

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

May 7, 2020

Sister Nancy O’Reilly, OP (Mary Clement), a Tacoma Dominican Sister, died peacefully in Tacoma. WA on May 7, 2020. She was a native of County Galway, Ireland.

Following her profession of vows, Sister Nancy served as teacher, pastoral associate and health care worker in several dioceses including Seattle, WA; San Bernardino and San Diego, CA;...

May 5, 2020

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

May 4, 2020

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

May 2, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Henry K.T. Kam Jr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 1, 2020

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

May 1, 2020

Christopher John Canwell, born October 29, 1942, passed away at home on May 1, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Chris was born to John and Jane Canwell and raised on a farm north of Spokane, Washington, along with younger siblings Kevin Canwell and Sandy (Canwell) Moulton.  He graduated from St. George’s School in 1961 and attended Georgetown...