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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...
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
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
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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