Obituaries

Aug 14, 2019

Affectionately known as “Grams” by all who knew her, Bessie Corrine LeBeau, introduced herself to this world on March 13, 1936 at the Old Cheyenne River Agency, South Dakota.  She came out to Seattle, WA in the spring of 1979 seeking better medical care for her daughter, Mary Kay, and joined by her two children and two young grandchildren,...

Aug 10, 2019

Sister Mary Jean Meyer (Agnes), a Dominican Sister of Tacoma, died peacefully on August 10 at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle. A native of Bellingham, she was born January 10, 1927 to Edmund and Anna (Grismer) Meyer.

She attended Assumption School, Bellingham, and Bellingham High School.  After graduation in June 1945, she entered the Dominican...

Aug 2, 2019

Mike was born Thanksgiving, November 24, 1966, the youngest of 4 (Janell, Wendy, Alvin) to Morgan and Flora (Flo) Shirley Wilson on the Big Rez in Fort Defiance, Arizona. He grew up in Layton, Utah, graduated from Layton High School and attended DATC in Kaysville. Mike’s most important accomplishment was his daughters and his grandchildren, they were the pride...

Jul 31, 2019

Obituary Clarence Richard Snodgrass passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at home in Lakewood, WA with family by his side. He was born in Spalding, NE on July 2, 1933, the 2nd of six children. He graduated from Spalding Academy in May 1951 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy immediately after. He served in the Navy from 1951 to...

Jul 30, 2019

Obituary On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, Mark Conforti passed away peacefully in the same way he lived his life - surrounded by his family and friends. Mark William Conforti was born on April 8, 1959, at Fort Devens, Massachusetts as the oldest son of an Army officer. His family lived in many U.S. states, as well as abroad in Germany...

Jul 30, 2019

Janet was born in Seattle, WA to parents Charles Siverly and Juliette Gervais. Her childhood was nomadic with an adventurous father moving to various towns throughout Washington and Oregon. He gave her the gifts of a positive spirit and dreaming big. Janet graduated from Central Valley High and furthered her education at Gonzaga University and Pacific Lutheran University with...

Jul 29, 2019

Obituary Georgina "Gina" Kaye (Bombardier) Slavich, age 73, of Tacoma Washington passed away Monday July 29, 2019 peacefully at home, surrounded by family and loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gina was born on December 23, 1945 in Tacoma Washington to Elvin George Bombardier (deceased) from Concordia, Kansas and Lenore Amelia Bombardier (deceased) from Olympia, Washington. Siblings; Jeanette...

Jul 22, 2019

Obituary Susan Kathryn Chouinard passed peacefully on July 22, 2019 surrounded by her family. Sue was born October 8, 1939. She was born and raised in Tacoma. She was devoted to her Catholic faith and served as the Parish Administrator at St. Patrick Catholic Church for 27 years. Sue had a deep love for her family and enjoyed any opportunity...

Jul 22, 2019

Obituary Candace (Rova) MacPherson, shared 67 years of wisdom, compassion and humor with us until her soul launch on July 22, 2019. Living in true authenticity, Candace touched deep and meaningful places in the people she met and loved. Born in Portland, Oregon, she was raised and lived in University Place and Tacoma; she attended Curtis High School and Tacoma...

Jul 19, 2019

Obituary Gerald (Jerry) Richard Lester, 74, was called home to the Lord on Friday, July 19th, 2019. He was surrounded by his family at St. Joe's cardiac care unit, where he passed peacefully after dispensing final advice to the girls and telling one last joke. He was born in Tacoma, WA January 16th, 1945 to Rex and Elizabeth (Betty) Lester....

Jul 13, 2019

Obituary Mary Jean passed away peacefully July 13, 2019. Mary Jean was born October 27, 1928 in Guttenberg, Iowa to Thomas and Mary (Kelly) Finnegan. The family later moved to Tacoma where Mary Jean graduated from St. Leo's high school, Class of 1945. Mary Jean lost both her parents by the age of 15, and nothing meant more to her...

Jul 13, 2019

Obituary "Gone golfin, See ya at the 19th hole" Joe Isakson, 66 of Tacoma passed away July 13, 2019. Joe was born William Joseph Isakson on September 22, 1952 to Abraham and Helen Isakson in Seattle, WA. He married Tina Isakson in 1984. Joe is survived by his wife of 35 years Tina Isakson, Tacoma, WA and children, Daughter, Jennifer...

Jul 9, 2019

Obituary Our loving mother, Margarita (Maggie) Chavez , born on April 24, 1929 in Holman, New Mexico passed away on July 9 ,2019 in Tacoma, WA at the age of 90 surrounded by her loving son and daughter Jimmie and Jessie Anne. Private Memorial Service/ Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Tacoma, WA on July 18, 2019. To...

Jul 8, 2019

Obituary John Daniel Piacitelli, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away on July 8, 2019. The youngest of eight children, he was born to John and Helen Piacitelli in Price, Utah on May 17, 1927. He attended Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School in Price, Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City, and left Utah at...

Jul 2, 2019

Obituary Rose Gratzer, beloved wife and mother, born July 10, 1927, passed away peacefully, on July 2, 2019, after a brief illness. Rose was born and raised in St. Paul Minnesota, moving to the Pacific Northwest during her high school years. She graduated from Aquinas Academy and then worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for a time, eventually meeting her husband...

Jul 1, 2019

Obituary Rosalie George, 86 of Tacoma passed away Monday July 1st peacefully surrounded by her family. Rosalie was born February 28, 1933, in Chicago, a daughter of Anthony and Rose DeFilippis. She married William George in 1952. Rosalie is survived by five of her children, daughter Leslie Pantuso, sons; Peter George, Christopher George, Craig George (Tonya) and Anthony George (Lisa);...

Jun 30, 2019

Obituary Michael Harmon Davenport was born in Tacoma, Washington on October 4, 1943, the son of Harmon and Edna Davenport. He passed away peacefully on June 30, 2019 in Tacoma, with his family at his side. His creative energy, driving artistic spirit and love of both music and teaching inspired generations of students and gave rise to a rich career...

Jun 29, 2019

Obituary Our loving father, grandfather and friend Victor T. Grabar passed away at the age of 97 on June 29th, 2019 in Tacoma, Wa. He was born in Tacoma on February 4th, 1922 , raised in Ruston and graduated from Stadium High School (1940). After serving in the Army Air Force as a navigator he went on to earn a...

Jun 28, 2019

Obituary Vernice Geraci, 90, passed away peacefully Friday, June 28, 2019, with family by her side. She is survived by her children, Victoria Geraci, Brian Geraci and daughter-in-law JoAnne Geraci. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Joseph Geraci and her son, Randolph Geraci. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 11:00 am St. Theresa Catholic Church,...

Jun 22, 2019

Obituary William Michael Gaffney "Mike" 68, born on December 26, 1950 in Spokane, Washington and died on June 22, 2019 in Olympia, WA. Mike graduated from Bellarmine High School in Tacoma and earned a BS in Forestry from WSU. His degree and love of nature contributed to his career and pastimes. As a Scout he achieved rank of Eagle Scout,...