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Saburo Kusumoto

Saburo Kusumoto

May 25, 2013

Obituary Saburo Kusumoto Saburo Kusumoto, born Sept. 1, 1931, at St. Joseph Hospital, died May 25, 2013 at home in Fife. He was an area resident his entire life accept for 4 years in an Idaho internment camp. A US Army veteran, he also retired from the City of Tacoma as a Draftsman after more than 35 years. Saburo is...

Catherine  Hill French

Catherine Hill French

May 24, 2013

Obituary Catherine "Kay" Hill French Catherine "Kay" Hill French, born in Chicago on December 19th, 1923, and became heaven's newest angel on May 24th, 2013. She was a devoted mother and spouse. Her love of all things cultural, movies and her dogs was only exceeded by her love for her children and her spouse George, who preceded her. She greatly...

Philip  Frank Farmer

Philip Frank Farmer

May 20, 2013

Obituary Philip F. Farmer Phil Farmer, 75, went to be with the Lord joining his mother and father, May 22, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of 51 years, children Brent (Gaby), Brad (Joan), Kara (Michael), grandchildren Melanie, Toni, Andrea, Matthew and Noah, sister Connie (Bud) Olsen and special auntie Helene Williamson. Phil served his country in the...

Stanley Stemp

Stanley Stemp

May 17, 2013

Obituary Stanley A. Stemp 1924 - 2013

Daniel  Thomas Harkins

Daniel Thomas Harkins

May 17, 2013

Obituary Daniel Thomas Harkins In loving memory of Daniel Thomas Harkins, born 1926, the youngest son of Alexander and Eleanor Harkins. Daniel passed 5/17/2013. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Verna; sons, Michael and Douglass; daughter, Karen; 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Dan was a native Tacoman, born and raised. During WWII, he served his country in...

William Dziorney

William Dziorney

May 17, 2013

Obituary William Dziorney Service Details William is survived by his wife, Tlaya; sons, Anthony and Christopher; step-daughter, Julia; brothers, George, Victor and Thomas; sisters, Cecelia and Jeanette. He was preceded in death by his parents Anthony Dziorney and Anna Dragas; brothers, Mike, Stanley, Leon, Edward and Sammy; sisters, Anna, Agnes and Carolyn.

Maria  Rebecca Rodriguez

Maria Rebecca Rodriguez

May 15, 2013

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Frank  Anthony Morrone

Frank Anthony Morrone

May 12, 2013

Obituary Frank Anthony Morrone 2/17/1921 - 5/12/2013 Frank was born in Carbonado, WA to Italian immigrant parents, Pietro and Filopena (Pupo) Morrone, both who preceded him in death. He came to Tacoma as a toddler where he spent his entire life, except for a two-year stint in the US Navy in WWII. He was one of six brothers; Michael, John,...

Therese  Frances Talese

Therese Frances Talese

May 8, 2013

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Fr. Oliver Lee Hightower

Fr. Oliver Lee Hightower

May 7, 2013

Obituary Reverend Oliver Lee Hightower US Army Lieutenant Colonel Chaplain Retired Pastor Saint John Bosco Parish Retired Father Oliver Lee Hightower was born in Havre, MT on July 19, 1935 to Oliver and Mary Hightower and died in DuPont, WA on May 7, 2013. He grew up in Butte, Montana where he attended Butte Central High School. He went to...

Christopher Greer

Christopher Greer

May 6, 2013

Obituary Christopher Adam Greer Service Details Funeral services will be held Wednesday May, 15, 2013 11:00 am at the 1002 So. Yakima Ave. Chapel. Inurnment at Ft. Logan Cemetery in Colorado. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003. A Life Celebration® Home.

Edmund  B. Ganley

Edmund B. Ganley

May 6, 2013

Obituary Edmund Benedict Ganley Edmund Benedict Ganley, 72, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Tacoma General Hospital surrounded by his family. Edmund is survived by his wife Maureen of 42 years, daughters Mary Ellen (Michael), Karen, and Susan (Darren); brother, Peter and sisters, Inez and Mary Jane. He was a proud "Pop-Pop" to five...

Charles Mettler

Charles Mettler

May 5, 2013

Obituary Charles "Charlie" Joseph Mettler August 24, 1928 ~ May 5, 2013 Service Details A life-long Fife, Washington resident "Charlie" was a community business leader, in business as Mettler Trucking and Mettler Lumber Inc. for over 60 years. Charlie was frequently seen around town sharing coffee and bakery goods with friends and business associates.

Donald  Clarence Peterson

Donald Clarence Peterson

May 5, 2013

Obituary Donald Peterson Donald Peterson Passed away peacefully on May 5, 2013 at the age of 92 in his home, surrounded by his family. At the end he faced death just as he faced life, with dignity and humility. Don was born April 11, 1921, in Ironton, Minnesota to CJR and Stella (Carr) Peterson. His early years were spent in...

George  Dale Corbin

George Dale Corbin

May 4, 2013

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

John  Joseph Emer

John Joseph Emer

May 2, 2013

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

William  Edward Legacy

William Edward Legacy

May 1, 2013

Obituary William (Bill) Edward Legacy Long-time resident of Tacoma passed away at the age of 88 on May 1, 2013. He was born in Tacoma on July 24, 1924. Bill attended Clover Park High School and was a member of the radio club. He served his country during World War II as a radio operator in the Navy stationed in...

Anton France

Anton France

Apr 29, 2013

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Irene  Faye Bailey

Irene Faye Bailey

Apr 26, 2013

Obituary Irene (Faker) Bailey Our Lord invited Irene (Faker) Bailey to celebrate her eighty first birthday in heaven on April 26, 2013. She was born on that day in 1932 in Yates Center, Kansas and was a much beloved member of one of the largest extended families in Washington State (the Faker clan). Preceded in death by her husband, Graydon...

John  A Boze

John A Boze

Apr 24, 2013

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

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