All Obituaries

Barbara Patch Showalter was born in Yakima, Washington on November 19, 1935 and passed away on February 17, 2020 at an adult family home in Tacoma, Washington from end-stage dementia, inanition. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Rev Leonard Boyd Showalter whom passed away in Centralia, Washington in 2006. She is survived by her sons; Mark Showalter of Tacoma, WA, Alan Showalter of New Boston, IL and daughter Andrea Vitzthum of Napavine, WA. A service will be held on Sunday, March...

On February 15, 2020, Gerald “Jerry” Hartman, (affectionately known as The Bear) passed away while at home with his loving wife, Susan.  They were married for 53 years.   Born on March 9, 1940 in Chewelah, WA to Margaret Dorey and Garnet Karl Hartman, Jerry lived his early years in Yakima, WA with his parents and grandparents.  In 1954 he moved to what he considered his home, Ephrata, WA, where he attended high school.  He was an outstanding...

Katherine Formuzis Turlis passed away on February 15, 2020. She was born in Tacoma on March 4, 1922. Katherine married the love of her life Steve Turlis on January 27, 1946. They were married for 63 years until Steve’s passing in 2009. Katherine was known for her marvelous cooking and baking skills. She and Steve loved entertaining, especially at their home on Lake Steilacoom. Kay and Steve were fortunate to travel extensively, it brought them great joy, especially their annual trip to...

ANell C. Rehberger, age 94, died peacefully Tuesday, February 11, 2020 surrounded by family. She was a Tacoma resident her entire life and a member of Sacred Heart Church. She was self-employed, the co-owner with her husband, of A&K Grocery for 40 years.   ANell was preceded in death by her husband, Richard. She is survived by her sons Mark (Nancy), John (Deann), Paul (Julie), 10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren (and one on the way), all of whom thought the world of her....

Ralyn Joan Baird left the earth to be with her Creator on Monday, February 10, 2020. She was born in Seattle in 1938 to Raymond (Maurice) and Evlyn Baird, and the family eventually moved to Bothell, where she attended Bothell High School and was voted “most intellectual” by her class. In 1957, she attended Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa, met and married (Dr.) Mark Thoman, and together they had six children. After settling in Des Moines, Iowa, Ralyn earned a bachelor’s...

On the morning of February 1, 2020, our beloved brother and friend, Keith Hill Scott, was called home after being critically ill. He was 60 years old.   Keith was born at Bethesda, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Howard Scott and his mother, Barbara Scott of Des Moines, WA. He is survived by his younger brother, Kevin Scott and sister-in-law, Phatsarin “Nok” Scott of Des Moines, WA, his partner of 25 years, Claire Mick of Lakewood, WA and extended...

Aleecia Christine McAskill passed away February 1st, 2020 in Enumclaw Washington. Aleecia was born on April 28th, 2002 in Burien Washington. Aleecia was a beautiful soul and will be remembered for her kindness & love towards others, her sweet smile and her soft laughter. Aleecia was vibrant, venturous, strong willed, full of life and was all around one tough girl, she was the only girl in her family, her brothers and dad raised her to be stronger than most! Aleecia will be dearly...