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Jimmie Lee Robinette
Oct 29, 2015
Obituary Jimmie Lee Robinette Jim (JD to his family) age 80, of Tacoma, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2015. Born, August 12, 1935, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, Jim graduated from Pennington High School, attended college and served in the Army at Fort Lewis. Over the years he worked for Firestone, Pay n Save and Northwest Handling. Jim was a...
Sandra T. Fabre
Oct 24, 2015
Obituary Sandra T. Fabre Sandra found peace on October 24, 2015 in the comfort of her home after a battle with cancer. She was born on November 7, 1939 to Ray and Julia McKenzie in Jordon, Montana. Sandy was a life-long resident of the greater Seattle/Tacoma area. She was a loving and loyal wife to her husband Milton of 58...
Arnold Kovach
Oct 21, 2015
Obituary "Arnie" a Life Well Lived Arnold Andrew Kovach was born in Tacoma Washington on Oct. 1st 1926 and departed this life on Oct. 21st 2015 during the 90th year of a life that was filled with love and devotion for Ardythe, his dear wife of 64 years and his 6 children, 16 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.In addition to...
Noel Lester Smith
Oct 17, 2015
Obituary In Memory On Saturday, October 17, 2015, Captain Noel Lester Smith, 84, went to be with his beloved "Petie," after a 15-year battle with prostate cancer. Noel was born July 19, 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin to Genevieve and Charles L. "Les" Smith. Les and his twin brother Lee and older brother Chad were among the first 12 pilots hired...
Josephine "Jo" St. Thomas
Oct 13, 2015
Obituary Josephine (Bucsko) St. Thomas Died on October 13, 2015. "Jo" was born March 19, 1924 (St. Joseph's Day) in Butte, Montana, the 12th of 13 children, to George W. and Annie D. Bucsko. Moving to Tacoma at the age of 6 months she later graduated from Stadium High School and attended Knapp's Business College. During her business career, Jo...
Sr. Mildred Kindall, (Sister Mary Vincent) Op
Oct 12, 2015
Obituary Sister Mildred Kindall, OP Sister Mildred Kindall, OP (Sister Mary Vincent) died peacefully October 12 at Saint Joseph Residence in Seattle. Sister Mildred, "Millie," was born August 27, 1923 in Seattle where she attended both grade and high school at Holy Rosary in West Seattle. She entered the Tacoma Dominicans at Marymount and made Religious Profession in 1945. Her...
Ernest "Jack" Enright
Oct 12, 2015
Obituary Ernest "Jack" Enright Ernest "Jack" Enright passed away quietly on October 12, 2015 at the age of 99 in his home in the presence of his family after having lived a life of service and faith. After graduating from Bellaramine High School as salutatorian at the age 16, he received his bachelor's degree at the College of Puget Sound...
Janice Darlene (Didenti) Blackburn
Oct 7, 2015
Obituary Janice Darlene (DiDenti) Blackburn Born May 19, 1947 at Tacoma General Hospital, Janice died October 7, 2015 at home with her loving husband of forty-four years by her side. Janice attended St. Frances Cabrini Elementary School, Aquinas High School, and attended college. In 1969 she accompanied her best friend on a double date and danced the night away with...
William T. Meucci
Oct 5, 2015
Obituary William T. Meucci Dad was born on February 25, 1922 in Tacoma, WA to Attilo and Novelia Meucci, and died on October 5, 2015. Dad graduated from Bellarmine in 1940 and was a Navy veteran. He retired with more than 30 years of service as a longshoreman, clerk, and supervisor. It was a job he loved and where he...
Kyler Lee Robinson
Oct 4, 2015
Obituary Kyler Lee Robinson Kyler Lee Robinson, 21, of Pullman passed away at his home on October 4, 2015. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, October 17th. A viewing is scheduled from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and a memorial service to follow at 2:00 pm. Both services will be held at Christian Life Center at 1780 Lincoln Ave SE,...
James "Jimmy" Bruce, Jr.
Oct 4, 2015
Obituary James "Jimmy" Bruce, Jr. James "Jimmy" Bruce Jr. was born May 17, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. Jimmy went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tacoma, WA. He was surrounded by his friends and family. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, James Bruce Sr. and Marie Olivieri; and eldest sister, Shirley...
Thomas Norman Flynn
Oct 1, 2015
Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home. Cemetery: Tahoma National Cemetery Service Details Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 3:00pm at Tahoma National Cemetery
Kathryn Louise Bailey
Oct 1, 2015
Obituary Kathryn Louise Bailey Katy was born in Yelm, Washington, on April 12, 1922 to Joseph and Elizabeth Hammerschmith and died on October 1, 2015 at Tacoma Lutheran Home. She spent her early childhood in Yelm and moved with her family to Tacoma at the age of 12. She graduated from St. Patrick Grade School and Aquinas Academy (Class of...
Gerald Francis Plancich
Sep 30, 2015
Obituary Gerald Francis Plancich 1940 - 2015 Gerald "Jerry" Plancich passed away peacefully at the family sanctuary at Lake St. Clair on September 30, 2015 at the age of 74. He was born December 4, 1940 to Rudolph and Mary Plancich. Growing up in Tacoma, WA, he loved all sports and excelled in basketball. He also enjoyed his time with...
Jamie Lynne Welch
Sep 29, 2015
Obituary Jamie Lynne Welch January 18, 1959 - September 29, 2015  Daughter of Don Scalara and Donna Stevenson-Turlis, Jamie was born into a loving Italian family. In the early years, she spent much time with her Grandmother Teresa, who instilled Catholic values and the importance of family from a young age.Jamie attended Wilson High School and then studied at...
Denis John Kuwahara
Sep 27, 2015
Obituary Denis John Kuwahara Denis John Kuwahara Age 81, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2015. Born February 23, 1934 to Rokuro "Bob" and Julia Kuwahara in Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Helen, brother Michel, son Jan (Sandra), daughters Ann (Robert), Susan (Mark) and Beth (Chris) and grandchildren Andrew, Shelby, Mollie, Matthew and...
Leonard Sidney Harbeson
Sep 20, 2015
Obituary Leonard Sidney Harbeson Leonard Sidney Harbeson was born on September 4, 1942 to Clinton Lewis Harbeson and Martha Estelle Varner in Charleston, South Carolina and passed away on September 20, 2015. Leonard entered the US Air Force when he was 17 and proudly served for 20 years, including two tours in Vietnam; he retired in 1981 as a Master...
Lawrence William Blanchfield
Sep 16, 2015
Obituary Lawrence "Larry" William Blanchfield Lawrence "Larry" William Blanchfield peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2015 at the age of 97 years in Graham, Washington. He was born in Napavine, Washington on January 2, 1918 to Martha and William. Married to Lottie for 46 years and they had two daughters, Vickie and Julie. He received a...
Frank John Surina
Sep 12, 2015
Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Location: Calvary Cloisters Chapel Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery Service Details Funeral Service:rnrnSaturday, September 19, 2015rnrn10:30amrnrnCalvary Cloisters Chapel
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