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Patrick  K Daly

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

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

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...

Helen  Catherine Yaden

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...

Maria  T Ross

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...

Marie  Elizabeth Meyer

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...

Winnifred  A York

Winnifred A York

Aug 7, 2012

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

James  Frank Bridge

James Frank Bridge

Aug 6, 2012

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Brenda Colombini

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

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,...

Scott  M. Mcgill

Scott M. Mcgill

Jul 30, 2012

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Myrna  Marlene Peddersen

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...

Mary  Frances Vukovich

Mary Frances Vukovich

Jul 27, 2012

Obituary Mary F. (Jasprica) Vukovich 1922 - 2012 Mary F. Vukovich, 90, passed away on Friday, July 27th, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Roslyn, Washington and was raised and lived her entire life in Tacoma and Fife. She was the youngest of four children, born to Matthew and Frances Jasprica, who were immigrants from Croatia to the...

Ladonna  Ruth Flauding

Ladonna Ruth Flauding

Jul 24, 2012

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Alyce  Lorraine Callson

Alyce Lorraine Callson

Jul 24, 2012

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John  Lawrence Scanlin

John Lawrence Scanlin

Jul 24, 2012

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Kenneth  Dale Rozum

Kenneth Dale Rozum

Jul 20, 2012

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John Francis Joseph Kneeshaw

John Francis Joseph Kneeshaw

Jul 10, 2012

Obituary John Francis Joseph Kneeshaw John Kneeshaw, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, 85, a lifetime area resident, passed away peacefully and courageously, on July 10, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jean. He was a member of St. Patrick's Parish all his life. At 14, he started his lifetime career in...

Ann  Bernadette Staeheli

Ann Bernadette Staeheli

Jul 9, 2012

Obituary Ann Bernadette (Kneeshaw) Staeheli Nov. 4, 1921 - July 9, 2012 Ann Bernadette (Kneeshaw) Staeheli passed away peacefully with family members present on Monday July 9th, 2012. Ann lived a long life of devotion to her Catholic faith and dedication to her large extended family. Ann was born in Tacoma on Nov. 4, 1921, the second of four children,...

Julian  Obrero Argel

Julian Obrero Argel

Jul 8, 2012

Obituary Julian Argel Julian Argel, 59 years old, died on July 8, 2012 at his Seattle home. He was born on September 1, 1952 in Tacoma. He was the Director of Educational Talent Search/TRIO and Assistant to the Vice President, Office of Minority Affairs at the University of Washington. He received his M.A. and B.A. degrees at the University of...