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Margaret Hoffman
Sep 1, 2014
Obituary Margaret Hoffman Margaret Hoffman, 88, died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 1, surrounded by her loving family. Mom was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a friend to many and always available to lend an ear and moral support. Her strength and compassion guided many through good times and bad. Margaret loved family gatherings, celebrations with...
James Leslie Anderson
Sep 1, 2014
Obituary James L. Anderson Dad was born on September 15, 1928 in Amarillo, Texas. Jim enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and fought valiantly and with distinction in World War II and Korea. During his military career, Dad achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Jim was a member of the Under-Water Demolition Team, predecessors to the U.S. Navy Seals....
Lawrence Lowell Wedvik
Aug 29, 2014
Obituary Lawrence "Larry" Wedvik Lawrence "Larry" Lowell Wedvik, 66, of Lakebay, WA, passed away peacefully at Franciscan Hospice House on August 29, 2014. Larry was diagnosed just three months earlier with mesothelioma. He was surrounded by family at his passing. He leaves behind his wife, Tina Wedvik; two sons, Curtis and Dennis Wedvik; two stepsons, Daniel John and Curtis Krause;...
John Robert Schmertz, Jr.
Aug 28, 2014
Obituary John R. Schmertz, Jr. 1929 ~ 2014 John R. and Elizabeth Schmertz welcomed John R. Jr. (Jack) into this world 85 years ago in New York City. Jack attended Regis High School and Holy Cross College on a Navy ROTC scholarship, spending several years in active duty and twenty years in the Reserves. He attended Georgetown University Law School...
Helen Marie Kanick
Aug 28, 2014
Obituary Helen Kanick Helen Pakusich Kanick passed away peacefully on the morning of August 28, 2014 at Merrill Gardens in Tacoma. She was born on March 18, 1919 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma to Angelo and Lucia Pakusich. She had one older brother, Vincent. Helen attended St. Patrick School and Aquinas Academy. She spent her professional years working in...
Jane Ashton Mcneal
Aug 27, 2014
Obituary Jane Bishop McNeal September 18, 1928 ~ August 27, 2014 Jane McNeal died peacefully in her sleep. Born in Seattle to Irene and E. Allen Bishop, she enjoyed an idyllic childhood with her brothers, Art and Peter, in Laurelhurst. After graduating in 1947 from Forest Ridge, Jane went to the University of Washington and became a member of Kappa...
Kaoru Cora Murakami
Aug 23, 2014
Obituary Kaoru Cora Murakami Cora was born on August 18, 1923 in Kirkland, WA to Torahiko Tokunaga and Tori (Kashiwamura) Tokunaga. Her family farmed and later moved to Redmond, WA. Cora attended grade school through high school in Redmond. When World War II started Cora had enough credits to get her diploma from Redmond High School before her family relocated...
Madeline Loretta Eltrich
Aug 22, 2014
Obituary Madeline L. Eltrich 4/21/1917 ~ 8/22/2014 Madeline Eltrich passed to her Heavenly reward on August 22, 2014. We will miss this wonderful, nurturing mother, grandmother and friend. She was a gift to all of our lives. She gave so much of her life to others, from taking care of her family to making cookies for her grandchildren. Everyone loved...
Marilyn Theresa Calhoun
Aug 17, 2014
Obituary Marilyn T. Calhoun Marilyn Calhoun, 77, was born on May 15, 1937 in Tacoma and went to heaven on August 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Fuchs; her mother, June Fuchs; and her siblings, Hermie and Suzanne. Marilyn graduated from St. Leo's High School in 1955 and went to St. Joseph's Nursing School in...
Carole M Thompson
Aug 13, 2014
Obituary Carole Mae Thompson born May 6th, 1924 in Madison, WI., died peacefully on August 13th, surrounded by her loving family. She married Paul Thompson on August 5th, 1946 and settled in Tacoma with their 10 children. Mom enjoyed quilting, her backyard bird haven, watching sports but especially her family, sharing good food and good conversation. Carole was preceded in...
Sherrill M Terpening
Aug 8, 2014
Obituary Sherrill M. Terpening Sherrill M. Terpening was born to Wilbur and Mabel Terpening on December 6, 1911 in Galesburg, IL and passed away on August 8, 2014 in Federal Way, WA. Sherrill graduated from Galesburg High School in 1931 and also attended Carl Sandburg College. He served in the United States Air Force from 1942-1946 as a Staff Sergeant...
Theresa Ann Habgood
Aug 3, 2014
Obituary Theresa Ann (DePaul) Habgood  Theresa Ann (DePaul) Habgood Died peacefully on Aug 3, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way after a brief illness. She was born Jan 7, 1931 in "Little Italy" on the Hilltop of Tacoma where she was raised and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949. On April 25, 1954, in Tacoma at...
Paul Leo Caffarel
Aug 3, 2014
Obituary Paul Leo Caffarel Paul was born on August 28, 1965 in California and died on August 3, 2014 in a traffic accident. Paul graduated from Franklin Pierce High School and lived his entire life in Washington. He worked in carpentry and construction and enjoyed helping his family and friends with a variety of projects. Paul was a "can do"...
Eugene Francis Czaplewski
Jul 31, 2014
Obituary Eugene Francis Czaplewski, 83, of Tacoma, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. He was born to John and Anastasia Czaplewski in Loup City, Nebraska on August 22, 1930, and was their last surviving child. His mother died when he was three and he was raised by his loving sisters Veronica, Frances, Lucille, and Lauretta. He enlisted in the Air...
Haley Ann Rue
Jul 18, 2014
Obituary Haley Ann Rue March 6, 1995 - July 18, 2014 Haley was and will always be my heartbeat. She brought so much joy, love, and laughter to our home. With her, life was so easy, everything just clicked. She loved fiercely her grandma, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was exceptionally close to her cousins Annelise and Emma who were...
Marcella Ann Johnson
Jul 15, 2014
Obituary Marcella "Sally" Ann Johnson Marcella "Sally" Ann Johnson, 71, passed away on July 15, 2014, in Lakewood, WA after a long and valiant fight with ovarian cancer. Sally was born on February 26, 1943 to Thomas and Marie Disch in Tacoma, WA, one of ten siblings. She was raised in Tacoma and graduated in 1961 from Clover Park High...
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