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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...

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...

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...

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...

Raina  Lynn Pittman

Raina Lynn Pittman

Nov 13, 2014

Obituary Raina Lynn Pittman Raina Lynn Pittman, resident of Gig Harbor, Washington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 13, 2014. Raina is survived by her parents, Andrew and Xanna Pittman; sisters, Tianna and Korin; grandmother, Barbara Pittman; grandmother, Lynn Sells; grandfather, Marlon Sells; grandfather, David Darby; great grandmother, Jean Darby. Raina was born on a beautiful afternoon in...

Lynn  Kenneth Baldwin

Lynn Kenneth Baldwin

Nov 12, 2014

Obituary Lynn "Ken" Baldwin Ken passed away on November 12, 2014 in Tacoma, WA. He was born on June 17, 1953 in Bonners Ferry, ID. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and most recently, photography. He was a veteran and after 20 years with Weyerhaeuser he retired in June 2013. Item #1 on bucket list checked off. He was the best...

Ruth  E Wilson

Ruth E Wilson

Nov 11, 2014

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Barbara  Mae Gallagher

Barbara Mae Gallagher

Nov 7, 2014

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Tashiko Tsudaka

Tashiko Tsudaka

Nov 6, 2014

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Freda Echtle

Freda Echtle

Nov 3, 2014

Obituary Freda Bernice Echtle Freda, the second of seven siblings, was born in Rainier, Washington on July 15, 1923. She spent her formative years on the family farm in Yelm, Washington. Growing up, her most memorable chore was bringing the cows back from the oak grove to the barn each evening with her sister, Marian. After graduating from Yelm High...

Joan  Emily Wilson

Joan Emily Wilson

Nov 3, 2014

Obituary Joan Emily Wilson 5/15/1937 ~ 11/3/2014 Joan was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Walter William Wilson and Julia Leahy Wilson. Doris and Marjorie were her older sisters and preceded her in death. Joan attended Plainfield Public Schools. She completed her Bachelor and Masters degrees at Ohio State in 1966. This was her first real time away from home...

Agnes  Margaret Kusske

Agnes Margaret Kusske

Nov 3, 2014

Obituary Agnes Margaret Kusske Aggie was born on January 3, 1916 and passed away on November 3, 2014 in Tacoma, just 2 months shy of her 99th birthday. She was the youngest of the 6 children of George and Margaret Watts of Ellensburg, WA and graduated from Ellensburg High in 1933. In 1943, she married Ted Kusske. They moved to...

Fred  Leroy Hoss

Fred Leroy Hoss

Oct 28, 2014

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Anne  Elizabeth Goslin

Anne Elizabeth Goslin

Oct 25, 2014

Obituary Anne E. Goslin Born in Columbus, Ohio January 11, 1955 Departed on October 25th, 2014, resided in Tacoma, WA Anne Goslin peacefully passed on October 25th, 2014 at University of Washington Medical Center after a long fight with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Transplant surgery. Born in Ohio, to Bill and Elizabeth (Betty) Goslin, she was the second daughter, with...

Thomas  Joseph Beritich

Thomas Joseph Beritich

Oct 24, 2014

Obituary Thomas J. Beritich On October 24, 2014, Tom passed away with his family by his side. He was born on June 18, 1935 in Tacoma, WA to Kuzma and Jennie Beritich. He attended St. Patrick and Bellarmine Preparatory Schools. Tom started working on the family fishing boat at the age of 14; was later drafted into the United States...

Eloise  Scheffer Mondau

Eloise Scheffer Mondau

Oct 24, 2014

Obituary ELOISE SCHEFFER MONDAU February 18,1928 - October 24, 2014     Eloise Scheffer Mondau passed away peacefully on October 24, 2014 at her family home of fifty-two years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sybil Lowery Scheffer, and Richard Foy Scheffer as well as her older brother, Foy. She is survived by her husband, Steve Mondau and...

Catherine  Jeanne Baird

Catherine Jeanne Baird

Oct 21, 2014

Obituary Catherine Jeanne Norling Baird January 25, 1948 ~ October 21, 2014 Cathie passed away quietly in her own home, surrounded by family, the morning of October 21, 2014. Born in 1948 to Robert Norling and Mary Jeanne Cleary Norling, she was one of four children: Christine (Larry,) Robert Norling Jr., and Eric (Toni.) Cathie was raised in North Tacoma...

Frances  Bernice Lowry

Frances Bernice Lowry

Oct 20, 2014

Obituary Frances Bernice Lowry Frances died peacefully on October 20, 2014, at the age of 91. She was born October 16, 1923 to Gordon and Helen Loyer. Frances grew up in Tacoma, graduated from Lincoln High School and then St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1945. She worked for many years for the old Northern Pacific Hospital and Puget Sound...