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Kathryn Winifred Polky
Aug 28, 2012
Obituary Kathryn (Sis) Polky Kathryn (Sis) Winifred Polky, 90, passed away on August 28, 2012 in Tacoma, WA. She was born December 3, 1921 to early Old Tacoma pioneers and immigrants from the Island of Hvar, Croatia, Nick and Helen (Jelica) Mullan. She was very proud of her Croatian Heritage and continued many Croatian traditions with her family. Kathryn graduated...
Ralph F Carney
Aug 26, 2012
Obituary Fr. Ralph Carney FR Ralph F Carney of Tacoma, passed away Sunday August 26, 2012. He was the Catholic Chaplain at Madigan Army Hospital up until the time of his death. Born On Feb 6, 1923 in Washington, DC He was the son of Helen Saffell Carney and Francis E. Carney. He was the Brother of Dorothy Carney Malik...
Dayle Collison
Aug 25, 2012
Obituary Bernard Dayle Collison June 18, 1924 - August 25, 2012 Dayle Collison passed away on Saturday, August 25th at his home at Patriots Landing in DuPont with his son and daughter by his side. He was born in Maitland, Missouri to William and Jesse Collison, and was the only boy with five sisters. Three weeks after he turned 16...
Scott W. Jablon
Aug 22, 2012
Obituary Scott W. Jablon Our beloved Scott was taken away in a tragic car accident On Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Scott William Jablon was born August 10, 1954 in Syracuse, New York. After graduating Law School, he resided in Federal Way for 30 years. He is survived by his wife: Lesa; son: Joshua of Federal Way; parents: Carol and Eugene...
Patricia K. Longworth
Aug 18, 2012
Obituary Patricia K. Longworth Patricia K. Longworth, born September 10, 1926, died August 18, 2012. She married George W. Longworth October 12, 1946 and he predeceased her April 4, 2005. Patricia is survived by 3 children, Mary, Joe and Kevin as well as their spouses, 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Private burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Please...
Leslie E. Locke
Aug 18, 2012
Obituary Leslie E. Locke Les was born on July 10, 1933 in Bellingham, Wa and passed away after a long illness on August 18, 2012 in Gig Harbor, WA. He was a stadium High School class of 1952 graduate and recently attended their 60th reunion. Les was a longtime member of Elks Lodge #174. After serving as president of their...
Patrick K Daly
Aug 17, 2012
Obituary Patrick K. Daly Patrick K. Daly, Attorney at Law, passed away on August 17, 2012. He was born in Tacoma, WA on December 31, 1948 in grand New Year's Eve fashion. He lived his life everyday like it was New Year's Eve! Pat was born to Gesta and Harry Daly. He attended St. Patrick's Elementary, Bellarmine Preparatory and graduated...
Harry Leonard Lepape
Aug 15, 2012
Obituary Harry Leonard Lepape, Jr. Harry passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on August 15, 2012. Harry was born in Sonora, CA on November 26, 1930. He spent his youth in Sonora before attending Stanford University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a doctorate in Law. In 1955 Harry married the love of his life Marilyn...
Esther E Fink
Aug 15, 2012
Obituary Esther E. Greco Fink Esther E. Fink, born April 21, 1915 in Tacoma, died August 15, 2012 in Enumclaw, WA. She work for the Parkland Mercantile Grocery Store and the Post office before working more than 18 years at the P.L.U. Golf Course where she grilled many a hamburger. Esther enjoyed golfing and bowling and was always willing to...
Maria T Ross
Aug 11, 2012
Obituary Maria Theresia (Rischer) Ross B. December 13, 1921 D. August 11, 2012 A strong, tough woman decided to leave this world on August 11, 2012! As with everything else in her life, it was on her terms-she came home from a nursing home two years ago, and everybody thought she would die soon. But she was tough, and was...
Helen Catherine Yaden
Aug 11, 2012
Obituary Helen Catherine (Mulkerin) Yaden December 23, 1941 - August 11, 2012 Helen Catherine Yaden - born December 23, 1941 passed away August 11, 2012, with her children and husband by her side. Helen had lived with Multiple Sclerosis for over 28 years and her body decided it was time to go. Helen is survived by her husband of 44...
Marie Elizabeth Meyer
Aug 9, 2012
Obituary Marie Meyer Marie Meyer passed away on August 9, 2012. She is survived by one daughter, Denise French of Fresno, CA, one grandson, Jon French of Tacoma, WA, two granddaughters, Stacey Vasilovich and Ashley Caves, two great-grandchildren, Jase Vasilovich and Nolan Caves all of Fresno, CA, a sister-in-law Tressa Shannon of Bellingham, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Marie...
Brenda Colombini
Aug 2, 2012
Obituary Brenda "Peggy" Colombini August 30, 1920 - August 2, 2012 Mom was born in Bristol, England to Joseph and Emily Habgood, lived in Nanaimo, British Columbia and settled in Midland, WA for her childhood. Peggy graduated from Lincoln High School, Tacoma, WA in 1938 where she met and later married Robert Colombini in 1941. During WW II, while Bob...
Dorothy Greinke Peterson
Jul 31, 2012
Obituary Dorothy F. Peterson (Greinke) Dorothy was born in Wisconsin on Sept. 27, 1917. At 94 years of age on July 31, 2012, her heart failed and she followed her husband Herman Greinke and son Bill Greinke to be with the Lord. She is survived by her son Don Greinke (Judy), daughter-in-law Pam Greinke, siblings: Gladys Kilby (Walt) Betty Burr,...
Myrna Marlene Peddersen
Jul 28, 2012
Obituary Myrna "Tudy" Peddersen Passed away on July 28, 2012, surrounded by her loved ones. Tudy was married to over 50 years to the love of her life, Buck. She was in one of the first graduating classes from Wilson High School. Tudy enjoyed going camping with family and best friends Bill and Judy over many years. Tudy will be...
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