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Mary was born in Lafayette, Indiana on 07/29/1950 to Fred and Jane Doty. She was the loving wife to Dr. Lawrence Larson for 50 years; mother of Julia (Robbie), Charles (Jessi), and Christian (Marcie); and beloved sister to Molly, Margaret, and Martha. Mary has four wonderful grandchildren: Margaret, Laura, Alice, and Benjamin. Mary lived the past 43 years in Tacoma, where she raised her family, supported school programs such as In Touch With Art, mentored women, and developed important...

On May 18th, 2023, James B. (Jim) Saelens passed away peacefully at the age of 91 with family by his side. A veteran of the Korean War and a man of humble beginnings, Jim left behind a legacy of generosity and perseverance. Jim was born on August 8, 1931 in St. Charles, Illinois to Charles and Mary Saelens. One of six children, he grew up in a family of hard workers during the Great Depression, an experience that instilled in him a sense of determination. In addition to being a resilient...

Sister Mary Roseann (Rufina)Cordova, OP, Tacoma Dominican Sister died May 17, 2023, at St. Joseph Residence, Seattle, following a long illness. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 24, 1934, of Abel Cordova and Rosario (Perea) Cordova. The family eventually moved to Bakersfield, California, where she attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School and Garces Memorial High School, graduating in 1951. Following graduation Sister Roseann entered the Dominican Sisters of Tacoma WA...