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Thomas  Clyde Boyle

Thomas Clyde Boyle

Dec 26, 2014

Obituary Thomas Clyde Boyle Lifelong Tacoma resident Thomas Clyde Boyle, age 72, died peacefully on December 26, 2014 due to cancer. Tom was the first of three sons born to Clyde and Lola (Hamilton) Boyle. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Bellarmine, St. Martin's College, and Fordham University. He was employed as a firefighter in Tacoma and Lacey,...

Richard  Joseph Boulanger

Richard Joseph Boulanger

Dec 24, 2014

Obituary Richard "Dick" Boulanger Richard ("Dick")Boulanger was born in Seattle on March 25, 1929 and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 24, 2014 in Tacoma, Washington. Family meant everything to Dick, and he treasured the time spent with his family near and far. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Ann; his four...

Louise  M Spatafore

Louise M Spatafore

Dec 23, 2014

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Donna  Marie Mchugh

Donna Marie Mchugh

Dec 10, 2014

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Brian  Joseph Sullivan

Brian Joseph Sullivan

Dec 8, 2014

Obituary Brian Joseph Sullivan Brian Joseph Sullivan, age 48, died on December 8, 2014 in Barrow, Alaska. Born on December 6, 1966 in Tacoma, Washington, Brian grew up in University Place and attended school at St. Charles Borromeo and Bellarmine Preparatory High School. He graduated from the University of Washington and then earned his Juris Doctorate at Mississippi College in...

Kathleen  L. Atkins

Kathleen L. Atkins

Dec 8, 2014

Obituary Kathleen L. Atkins April 10, 1945 to December 8, 2014 Kathy (Mom) was born April 10, 1945 to James and Pauline Gibbardin Tacoma, WA. She passed away after a brief battle with cancer, December 8, 2014 in Columbus, GA. Mom was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Atkins (1977); and her daughter, Debra Valencia (2012). Mom...

Harriet  Gilmore Anderson

Harriet Gilmore Anderson

Dec 3, 2014

Obituary Harriet Gilmore Anderson 9/23/1919 ~ 12/3/2014 Born in Tacoma, WA to Thomas Edward and Harriet Ward Gilmore, Harriet grew up in Dash Point with her two brothers, Ward and Thomas. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, and her husband of 63 years, William C Anderson. Harriet was an original and lifelong resident of Dash Point....

Mark  Edmund Robitaille

Mark Edmund Robitaille

Dec 1, 2014

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Beth  T Gallagher

Beth T Gallagher

Nov 30, 2014

Obituary Beth T. Gallagher Beth T. (Devlin) Gallagher of Tacoma, born December 20, 1924 passed away November 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Don and her daughter Barbara and is survived by her daughter Linda (Ron), her son Don (Renee), her son in law Ronald, 5 grandsons and 3 great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be...

Shirley  Ruth Harris-Lee

Shirley Ruth Harris-Lee

Nov 26, 2014

Obituary Shirley Ruth Harris-Lee Shirley Ruth Harris-Lee, 78, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 26, 2014, at the University of Washington Heart Center. She was born August 20, 1936, in Chehalis, Washington, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Washington School of Nursing in 1958. Shirley was a beautiful spirit and lifelong learner who was devoted to...

Louise  Helen Kucher

Louise Helen Kucher

Nov 25, 2014

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Nyla  Verlaine Depaul

Nyla Verlaine Depaul

Nov 24, 2014

Obituary Nyla Verlaine DePaul   Nyla Verlaine DePaul, 90, of Puyallup died peacefully in her sleep Nov. 24, 2014, and raced to heaven to join her husband, Elmer, who had been waiting for her. She was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Laura and Roy D. Young. Her parents were divorced when Nyla and her younger sister...

Franklin Dotson

Franklin Dotson

Nov 24, 2014

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Kenneth  Paul Knickerbocker

Kenneth Paul Knickerbocker

Nov 23, 2014

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Eloise  June Griesmeyer

Eloise June Griesmeyer

Nov 22, 2014

Obituary Eloise June Griesmeyer June 29, 1926 ~ November 22, 2014   Eloise June Griesmeyer (née McClanahan) passed away on November 22, 2014, in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 88. Eloise impressed all who knew her by her kindness, sense of humor, and generosity of spirit. Eloise was born to Clarence and Mildred McClanahan on June 29, 1926, in...

Michelle  Renee' Wolfe

Michelle Renee' Wolfe

Nov 21, 2014

Obituary Michelle Renee' Wolfe Michelle Renee' Wolfe passed away on November 21, 2014 in Winlock, WA. She was born on March 5, 1973 in Tacoma, WA. Michelle was a beautiful and nurturing person who cared about all God's creatures. Those sparkling eyes and beautiful smile are something that cannot be forgot. Her wonderful personality and contagious laugh could light up...

George  William Prichard

George William Prichard

Nov 21, 2014

Obituary George William Prichard Born in Loup City, Nebraska on July 19, 1922 to Robert and Margaret Prichard, George William Prichard passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the age of 92. Following his high school graduation in 1941, George joined the United States Coast Guard, and served during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans...

Bennett  William Fors

Bennett William Fors

Nov 19, 2014

Obituary Bennett William Fors, Sr. Beloved husband of Pearl Tadich Fors, Bennett Fors, age 90, passed from this world on November 19, 2014. He was born on January 9, 1924 in Tacoma to Per William Fors. Following graduation from Lincoln High School he entered the United States Army Air Corp in 1942 where he served with the 100th Bomb Group,...

Evelyn  Mary Lisicich

Evelyn Mary Lisicich

Nov 19, 2014

Obituary Evelyn Mary Lisicich Evelyn was born on April 11, 1921 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and passed away November 19th, 2014 at the age of 93 in Tacoma, Washington. Evelyn was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Family was her first priority, unless someone asked her to go out for coffee. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and...

Lawrence  J Martin

Lawrence J Martin

Nov 14, 2014

Obituary Lawrence J. Martin Larry was born in Newport, Rhode Island on July 7, 1920 to Mary Hussey and Jacob Martin. He was 1 of 4 siblings Harry, Pauline, Eleanor and dad being the youngest. When Larry was either 2 or 3 his mom passed away-cause unknown. Larry never talked about his younger years. His father remarried and the family...

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