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Anna Cecilia (Cecie) Noll
Jun 18, 2019
Obituary Anna Cecilia (Cecie) Noll passed away on Tuesday, June 18 in Tacoma, Washington after a 20 Year contest with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Richard (Dick) Noll of Falls Church, Virginia; her beloved grandparents, Jim and Mary Noll of York, Pennsylvania and Hosea and Cuba Curtice of Fairfax, Virginia; numerous cherished aunts and uncles...
Abby Elizabeth West
Jun 17, 2019
Obituary Abby Elizabeth West, beloved daughter, wife, and mother passed away on June 17, 2019 at the age of 49, fighting cancer to the end in a battle that began almost ten years earlier, a day after her 40th birthday. Abby was born and raised in University Place, and graduated from Curtis High School in 1988, and soon thereafter the...
John Peschek
Jun 17, 2019
Obituary John J Peschek of Tacoma, Wa. Loving husband of over sixty years, died on June 17, 2019 at the age of 83. John was born August 10, 1935 in David City Nebraska. He traveled by train with his family at age five to Tacoma, before settling in Fife Washington. He attended Catholic grade school, Bellarmine Preparatory HS, (class of...
Margaret West
Jun 5, 2019
Obituary Mom passed away peacefully at age 97 after a brief illness. She was the center of our lives for so long that even now we, disbelieving, haven't begun to truly miss her. At the time of her death she was living independently in her condo surrounded by Dads gifts of cherished artwork and a glorious garden she lovingly maintained....
Beatrice Josephine Verone
Jun 4, 2019
Obituary Beatrice Josephine (Luppino) Verone, a lifetime resident of Tacoma, Washington, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. Born on August 16, 1916 in Tacoma, W.A., Beatrice was the daughter of Sicilian immigrants. She graduated Lincoln High School in 1935. During WWII, she served her patriotic duty and went to work for The Boeing Company....
Georgianne Ruth Holcomb
Jun 4, 2019
Obituary Georgianne Ruth (Stracey) Holcomb, born January 21, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota took the hand of God on June 4, 2019 at 11:23pm. Strong in faith Strong for family Strong in love of country Thank you to all of those who walked thru her life with her. Georgianne is survived by; Dr. Richard Holcomb (Lorraine), Marylynn (Holcomb) Eltrich (Steven),...
Louis V Imhof
Jun 4, 2019
Obituary On Tuesday, June 4th Louis Victor Imhof, loving husband of over 57 years and father of four, passed away after a brief and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 84. Lou was born in Tacoma, Washington on July 29, 1934 to Louis and Matilda "Tillie" Imhof. His family lived on a farm in Milton until 1943 when...
Janet (Fife) Meehan
Jun 3, 2019
Obituary Janet (Fife) Meehan was recently reunited with the love of her life and husband of 45 years, John Meehan. Jan, born March 1, 1949 in Spokane, WA, passed suddenly at home, June 3, 2019. Jan is survived by her daughter, Melinda (Phillip) Ringrose, son, Sean (Lisa) Meehan and grandsons, Tristan and Canyon Ringrose, Brothers Michael (Dianna) Fife, John (Marge)...
Donald Allen Duncan
May 31, 2019
Obituary Donald Allen Duncan, also lovingly referred to as "Coach" or "D.A.D.", died on May 31, 2019, at the age of 89 in Tacoma, Washington. Don Duncan was born on November 16, 1929, in Hoquiam, Washington, to Henry Duncan and Zola (Hart) Duncan. He grew up in Aberdeen, Washington, with his siblings - sister, Sally (Duncan) Kerns, brother, James (Jim)...
Marija Lovrin
May 15, 2019
Obituary Marija Lovrin, a wife, mother, grandmother WWII veteran, and resident of Tacoma passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Marija is survived by her daughter Darija Fletcher (Joe), son Pero Lovrin (Susan), and three grandchildren Andriana Fletcher along with Matthew and Mark Lovrin. She was proceeded in death by her husband Dunat Lovrin. Marija was born June 3, 1926 in...
Rosemarie Redmond-Ellis
May 9, 2019
Obituary Rosemarie Redmond-Ellis Rosemarie Redmond-Ellis, Tacoma and Gig Harbor native, passed away at age 93 on May 9, 2019 at St. Anthony's Gig Harbor Hospital. Rosemarie was born and raised in Tacoma where she attended St. Patrick's School and Aquinas Academy. After graduating high school she followed her dreams by traveling around the world while working for the US Army...
Joan Forseth
May 9, 2019
Obituary Joan Forseth July 17, 1955-May 9, 2019 Joan Louise Forseth, age 63, passed on May 9, 2019 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 17, 1955 to Leonard and Dorothy Davis of Tacoma, Washington. She is survived by her husband Charles Forseth, their children Gavin (Heather) Forseth, Emily (Bret) Taylor, and Heidi (Garrick) Hughes,...
Joseph Betz
May 5, 2019
Obituary Joseph Anthony Michael Francis Betz Joe died peacefully at his home in Fircrest, WA, on Sunday, May 5th, 2019. He was born in Everett, WA on September 29th, 1929, to Gerard Betz and Anne Schultz. Joe spent his childhood in Seahurst, WA. He graduated from Seattle Prep in 1947 and Seattle U in 1951 with a Bachelor of Education....
John K Corvin
Apr 30, 2019
Obituary John passed away at the Weatherly Inn on April 30, 2019, at the age of 87. John was born in Tacoma and lived here his entire life. He graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School, Bellarmine Prep High School, St. Martin's College and Seattle University. John went on to work for Pierce County in 1953 and retired in 1985 as...
Virginia Marie Mitchell
Apr 28, 2019
Obituary Virginia passed away peacefully and in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loved ones. Virginia was born in Bristol South Dakota and came to Washington to attend nursing school. It was here she met her husband William. Virginia is survived by her 4 daughters: Michelle Long, Betty (Scott) Nowasky, Marleen (Stacey) Hobson and Barbara (Greg) Newton....
Reed Rudin
Apr 25, 2019
Obituary Reed Ellis Rudin was born January 16, 1929, in California, and passed away in Tacoma on April 25, 2019, at age 90. Reed was predeceased in death by his parents, son, and step daughter. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Audrey Rudin, and children Clay Rudin, Rick Hitt, Eldin Lougee, Judy Sutton, Melinda Walter, and...
Michael Hart
Apr 23, 2019
Obituary Michael Hart Mike passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 23. He was born on October 22, 1939 in Tacoma to Frank and Lois Hart. Mike is preceded in death by his Daughter Maureen (David) and survived by his loving wife Grace and his children Kelly (Ted), Mike Jr. (Tiffany) and Sean (Laura) and dog, Ranger. Mike...
Gary Keith Johnson
Apr 20, 2019
Obituary Gary Keith Johnson Gary and his twin brother Larry were born in Wenatchee, WA on October 11, 1933 to David and Gertrude Johnson. Soon after, the family moved to Aberdeen where at the age of four, Gary's twin brother died from diphtheria. Upon settling in Tacoma, Gary graduated from Stadium High School, and went on to attend the College...
Robert Tamotsu Yoshioka
Apr 17, 2019
Obituary Robert (Bob) Yoshioka, 72, passed away on the morning of April 17, 2019, surrounded by his family. Bob was born and raised in Fife, WA where he continued the family business as a successful vegetable farmer. Bob was a respected and longtime member of the Fife community, active in Fife planning commission, King/Pierce County Farm Bureau, Casts for Kids...
Doreen M. Zerbel
Apr 14, 2019
Obituary Doreen M. Zerbel, 87 years old, living in Tacoma, WA, beloved wife and mother was called home to be with our lord and savior on April 14th, 2019. Doreen was born July 6th, 1931 to Marshall and Marie Benson in Tacoma, Washington. She was the oldest of three girls, her father was a butcher at a meat packing plant...
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