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Michael John Jurich
Oct 20, 2013
Obituary Michael J. Jurich October 18, 1922 ~ October 20, 2013 Dad died suddenly of heart failure due to an acute allergic anaphylactic shock two days after his 91st birthday. He was born in Hoquiam, Washington to George and Lucille Jurich. He attended St. Patrick's grade school and Bellarmine Preparatory School. Upon the breakout of WWII, he joined the Navy...
Jean Eloise Trucco
Oct 19, 2013
Obituary Jean Eloise Todd Trucco Jean was born on August 28, 1921 in Tacoma, WA to Olga Todd and passed away at home in Edgewood on October 19, 2013. She was raised in Edgewood, WA and attended the original grade school in Edgewood, which she spoke of often. She graduated in 1939 from Fife High School. Jean attended Pacific Lutheran...
Patricia Ann Van Ryck
Oct 16, 2013
Obituary Patricia Ann Van Ryck We lost our dear mother, Patricia 10/16/13 at the young age of 79 years. Preceded in death by her husband Theodore H. Van Ryck. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Spinks, Susanne Wright and her husband Alfred Wright; grandsons Joseph D. Spinks, Damian J. Spinks, Jordan A. Schlichting; great granddaughter Aubrey L. Schlichting and...
Rosemary Gertrude Mcdonald
Oct 16, 2013
Obituary Rosemary G. McDonald Rosemary joined our Lord on October 16, 2013. She was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada on September 21, 1921. Rosemary received her Master's Degree in Library Science from Rosary College in Chicago. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and gardening and was devoted to the church. Her faith was the center of her life! She is survived by...
Thomas L. Mitchell
Oct 12, 2013
Obituary Thomas L. Mitchell Thomas L. Mitchell Passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on October 12, 2013 at the age of 80. Tom was born January 30, 1933 in Seattle, WA to Wilburt and Josie Kahler. He attended Roosevelt High School in Seattle and served in the armed Forces. In his younger days he enjoyed entertaining people with his great...
John Francis Gallo
Oct 12, 2013
Obituary John F. Gallo 6/9/1921 ~ 10/12/2013 John Francis Gallo passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on October 12, 2013. He was a resident of Patriots Landing, Dupont, WA, and a longtime resident of Lakewood, WA. Born in Revere, PA, John was the son of Luigi and Diodato Gallo of Connellsville, PA. He served in the CCC; entered...
Gloria M Nickolas
Oct 11, 2013
Obituary Gloria M. Nickolas Gloria was born April 1, 1926 in Washington to Frank and Bertha Robbins. The family resided in Tacoma and she attended Stadium High School, class of 1945, where she was a drum majorette. After graduation, she worked at Almvigs Record Store until she met the love of her life, Nick. She raised 3children and enjoyed being...
Brian Francis Shea
Oct 9, 2013
Obituary Brian Francis Shea Brian Francis Shea, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. He was a very caring, loving, generous, and humble man with a beautiful spirit and smile. Brian was born to Robert and Elizabeth Shea on August 10, 1963. He was raised in Fircrest, Washington and attended St. Charles Borromeo School, Bellarmine Preparatory School and...
Cecelia Rowe Brewitt
Oct 9, 2013
Obituary Cecelia Rowe Brewitt Cecelia Rowe Brewitt died peacefully on October 9, 2013. She was born at home in South Prairie, Washington on December 16, 1915, the youngest of eleven children (7 girls and 4 boys) of Hannah and Elijah Rowe. All are now deceased. Cecelia graduated from South Prairie grade school and in 1934 she graduated from Buckley High...
Adelyn Estelle Barde
Oct 8, 2013
Obituary Adelyn Barde Adelyn "Addie" Barde our wife, mom, and Grummy Sweetie Pie passed away in her hometown of Tacoma on October 8, 2013; she was 87 years old. Addie was born in Tacoma on July 4, 1926. She was a proud Stadium High School graduate and attended the University of Washington where she met her husband of 66 years,...
Ellen Nancy Kroop-Martin
Oct 8, 2013
Obituary Ellen Kroop-Martin, MD Ellen was called to join her fellow angels on October 8, 2013. She died peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family after a long battle with cancer. Ellen was born January 2, 1963 in New York City. She grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey and attended local primary schools and Teaneck High School. While growing...
Leland Herman West
Oct 5, 2013
Obituary Leland Herman West April 2, 1927 ~ October 5, 2013 Lee was born in Ruskin, Nebraska. At age 9 his family moved to Portland, Oregon where he graduated from Benson High School and attended Oregon State University. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy after serving during WWII and the Korean War. He leaves behind his wife of...
Henry David Kernells
Oct 4, 2013
Obituary Henry David Kernells Henry David Kernells, affectionately known as "Pat" passed away on October 4th at the age of 77. Pat was born in Pierce County on March 23, 1936. He lived his last three years at the L'Arche Tahoma Hope community and previously at L'Arche Spokane, sharing his heart of sunshine with many. The community appreciates all who...
Catherine Wood
Oct 4, 2013
Obituary Catherine A. Wood Service Details She is survived by her daughter in-law, Dianne; grandchildren, John Stewart (Candace) and Barbara Stewart-Alley (Jerry); 3 great-grandchildren and numerous friends. She is preceded in death by her son, Lawrence McDonald. An open house to celebrate Cathy's life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 1-3pm at Word of Life...
Lawrence Mcdonald
Oct 3, 2013
Obituary Lawrence Charles McDonald Service Details He is survived by his wife, Dianne; step-son, John Stewart (Candace); step-daughter, Barbara Stewart-Alley (Jerry); and 3 grandchildren. An open house to celebrate Larry's life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 1-3pm at Word of Life Fellowship in Tacoma (140th & A Street). Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com....
Fr. Charles Giles Crosse
Oct 2, 2013
Obituary Fr. Charles Giles Crosse, III Fr. Charles Crosse, a priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle, was brought peacefully home to his Father's house on Wednesday, October 2nd at the Recollections Center in Laurel House, Tacoma, WA. Fr. Crosse was born on June 14, 1922 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. He served as a field medic during WWII achieving the rank of...
Fr. William Edward Gallagher
Sep 26, 2013
Obituary Father William (Bill) Edward Gallagher 2/23/1921 ~ 9/26/2013 Fr. Bill passed away peacefully Thursday morning at Providence Mount St. Vincent in West Seattle. He was born to Mary and William Gallagher in Ruston (Tacoma), WA. He attended Ruston School and St. Edward Seminary and was ordained a priest in June of 1946. As a priest, he was a faithful...
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