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Sandra  Kay (Jensen)  Roy

Sandra Kay (Jensen) Roy

Dec 23, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Daniel  Hugh Solomonson

Daniel Hugh Solomonson

Dec 18, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Service Date: 12/27/2016 at 11:00 AM Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery Service Details Private Family Service

Robert  Thomas Gould

Robert Thomas Gould

Dec 17, 2016

Obituary Beloved husband - father - grandfather, died peacefully, surrounded by family, in Boise, ID on December 17. He was 92. Tom was born in 1924 to John and Mary Gould in Tacoma, WA. He lived the majority of his life in University Place, WA and could fill a book with stories of his youthful adventures around Lemons Beach. He...

Justin  Cy Hahn

Justin Cy Hahn

Dec 8, 2016

Obituary Justin Cy Hahn was born October 8, 1975 in Tacoma, WA. He went to join the angels on December 8, 2016. He attended Bellarmine Prep and Western Washington Univ. where he earned a BS in Plastics Engineering Technology, a BFA in Sculpture, and a BA in Mixed Media. Justin was extremely creative and enjoyed welding/fabricating art objects, glass blowing,...

Miguel A. Martinez Ruiz

Miguel A. Martinez Ruiz

Dec 2, 2016

Obituary "A little rain makes so many beautiful flowers." Miguel's philosophy in life that expresses his faith and complete trust in God. A philosophy in life that he shared with his wife, Lola, to live a simple life but with a positive and purposeful outlook in life. A peaceful, happy and holy transition from physical life to eternal life happened...

Jean (Waxenblatt)  Rozen

Jean (Waxenblatt) Rozen

Nov 29, 2016

Obituary Jean Rozen was born 4/23/32 in London, England, and passed away 11/29/16 in University Place at age 84. Jean is survived by her daughter Shelley Rozen (David Wheeler), son Jeffrey Rozen, grandchildren Hannah and Adam Rozen-Wheeler, and special friend George Polland. She was predeceased by her husband Robert who passed away in 2011 after 52 years of marriage. She...

Robert  Edward Vanderlin

Robert Edward Vanderlin

Nov 26, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Service Date: 12/15/2016 at 3:00 PM Cemetery: Tahoma National Cemetery

Regina  E. (Ludwig)  Musser

Regina E. (Ludwig) Musser

Nov 19, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Service Details Rosary - November 30, 2016 - 7:00pm at Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel, Funeral Mass - December 1, 2016 - 9:00am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

Branden Alexander Ross Roden

Branden Alexander Ross Roden

Nov 18, 2016

Obituary "If ever there is a tomorrow when we are not together, there is something you must always remember: You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you." "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" Branden succumbed to a long illness...

Millie  Andrea (Lovrovich)  Tropiano

Millie Andrea (Lovrovich) Tropiano

Nov 17, 2016

Obituary Millie Tropiano was born on August 15, 1922 in Gig Harbor to John and Dumica Lovrovich. On November 17, 2016 she went home to our Heavenly Father. Mom came from a large family with one sister and six brothers. They were one of the first Slavonian commercial fishing families to settle in Gig Harbor. Growing up, mom enjoyed picnics...

Clemence  Joseph Arend

Clemence Joseph Arend

Nov 16, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Darold  Carl Priesner

Darold Carl Priesner

Nov 15, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Albert  Larry John,  Sr.

Albert Larry John, Sr.

Nov 13, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Anita  Joaquin Mcmullen

Anita Joaquin Mcmullen

Nov 10, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Scott  Anthony Jones

Scott Anthony Jones

Nov 10, 2016

Obituary Scott Jones, loving husband, father, son and friend went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2016 after battling cancer for three years. He has won his battle and is now in peace. He is survived by his loving wife Liz, his five beautiful daughters: Amanda, Emily, Rachael, Missy and Ashleigh. His mom and dad Harriet...

Naomi  G. (Gladstone)  Grady

Naomi G. (Gladstone) Grady

Nov 7, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Benny Saiz

Benny Saiz

Nov 4, 2016

Obituary Benny Saiz, 64, of Tacoma, Washington, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, passed from this life into eternal rest at St. Joseph's hospital on Friday, November 4th. He was the son of Felipita Wiggins and Alberto Saiz born in Albuquerque, NM on August 30, 1952. Siblings include Teresa Rodriguez; Fermin Nieto; Leroy Chavez; Catherine Salazar, Eliseo Moreno and Emily...

Loran  Frank Lamb

Loran Frank Lamb

Oct 30, 2016

Obituary Loran "Bud" Lamb, born Dec. 22, 1925 at home in Solan, ND died Oct. 30, 2016 in Tacoma. He was an Army veteran of WWII and later worked as a Fueler servicing many of the ships that had supported the war. Bud was a talented musician as well and often played Taps while in the service and was later...

Edward  William (Ned)  Hagan

Edward William (Ned) Hagan

Oct 27, 2016

Obituary Edward "Ned" W. Hagan passed away on October 27, 2016. Born January 29, 1928 in Inspiration, Arizona, he was the third son to John L. and Julia P. Hagan. Ned graduated from Santa Clara University in 1950, and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Nagoya, Japan. In 1954 he married Mary A. Baer in San Francisco. Together they...

David  Henry Simchen

David Henry Simchen

Oct 27, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

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