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Patricia Ann Frett
Feb 10, 2012
Obituary Patricia Ann Frett Patricia was born on September 6, 1962 to Vernon and Janet Frett in Tacoma, WA. She passed away February 10, 2012. Patty was the only girl in a family of four children. A lifetime resident of Tacoma, she attended Catholic schools throughout her life. As an adult she attended St. Martins in Olympia and earned her...
Donald Gordon Bliss
Feb 10, 2012
Obituary Donald G. Bliss, MD, died at home on February 10, 2012 of pancreatic cancer. He was born in Mars, PA on February 26, 1952 to Barbara and Gordon Bliss. Don married Shawna Porter in Seattle on August 23, 1975. He graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Zoology (1973) and a Master's in Public Health and...
Kim Kyler
Feb 5, 2012
Obituary Kim Sorensen Kyler, loving wife of Dan Kyler, cherished daughter of Leo and Lucy Sorensen, devoted sister of Larry Sorensen and Katherine Peterson, adoring Aunt of Tyson Peterson, doting guardian of Zoe, Ana - Carolina and Flash, friend to so many people, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 of metastatic breast cancer. She leaves an indelible memory of love...
James Walter Bichsel
Jan 27, 2012
Obituary James (Jimmy/Jim) W. Bichsel, Jr. passed away suddenly at his home. He was born in Seattle, Washington to Jim and Barbara McIver Bichsel on January 3, 1951, the third of nine children. He was married to Linda Patten, his partner, best friend and loving companion for 34 years. After graduating from Holy Rosary, Bellarmine Prep and Central Washington State...
Madelene Agnes Kanarowski
Jan 26, 2012
Obituary Madelene Agnes Kanarowski was born on May 9, 1939 as the daughter of John Hunt Sr. and Maude (Bobby) Hunt. She went to St. Patrick's Grade School and Aquinas Academy, both of which added a strong foundation to the Catholic faith she obtained from her family. She went on to the University of Washington, where she majored and graduated...
Edward P Cody
Jan 24, 2012
Obituary Edward P. Cody was born on December 14, 1923 in Lincoln, Nebraska to deaf mute parents Edward Michael and Stacia (Kuta) Cody. His younger years were spent growing up on his parent's farm in Cheney, Nebraska. During the Depression, the family moved back to Lincoln where Ed along with brother, Gene, sold newspapers and magazines on the street corners...
Rose Regina Biles
Jan 18, 2012
Obituary Rose Regina Biles (Rambousek) Rose was born in New Hradic, ND. September 29, 1915. She was one of 10 children of Anna and Joseph Rambousek. She passed away quietly on January 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Biles in 1964, and her son Gary in 2011. She is survived by a brother, Laudie Rambousek,...
Gayle Elizabeth Cammarano
Jan 18, 2012
Obituary Gayle Cammarano Wife, Sister and Mother, she was born at home on December 11th, 1935 in Tacoma, Washington to her parents Patricia Mary Everett & Eric E. Everett. She was preceded in death by her parents & by her brothers, Edward Everett "Nip" & Gordon S. Everett. She is survived by her husband James V. Cammarano, Jr. of 55...
Joseph Spatafore
Jan 18, 2012
Obituary Joseph Ernest Spatafore, a lifelong Tacoma resident, born December 10, 1916, died January 18, 2012. He graduated from Bellarmine and continued to be a supporter of their sports program for 55 years. He and his wife Louise were awarded a certificate of loyalty to Bellarmine sports in 1983. Joe loved all sports and was the city marble champion at...
Mary Sayoko Toki
Jan 16, 2012
Obituary Mary S. Toki, 90 years old, of Tacoma, WA died January 16, 2012. She was born in Fife, WA, but lived most of her life in Tacoma, WA. She graduated from Sumner High School in 1939. In 1942, she married James M. Toki, who predeceased her. They had three daughters, Marianne Frigeri (Walt), Kristine Thompson (Paul), and Dena Donaly...
Joseph Lawrence Dressor
Jan 12, 2012
Obituary Larry Dressor J. Lawrence Dressor, an extraordinary teacher in life and of life, died Jan 12. Celebration of his life will be Mon., Jan. 23, 2012, 11 am, at St Charles, 7112 S. 12th St. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.
Toshiko Dogen
Jan 10, 2012
Obituary Toshiko Dogen, 95, of Fife, Washington died January 10th 2012. She was born on May 7th, 1916 in Eatonville, Washington. After working twenty-five years at Hi-Ho Shopping Center and Fred Meyer, she retired in 1981. Toshiko was an active member of the Tacoma Buddhist Temple and participated in the Buddhist Women's Association. She also was involved in the Puyallup...
Sophie Sussman
Jan 8, 2012
Obituary Sophie Rothstein Sussman, born in Vancouver, B.C. in 1916, died suddenly on January 8, 2012. She moved to Tacoma when she married her husband, Leslie Sussman, in 1937, where she raised a family and resided for more than 60 years. After the death of her husband she moved to Seattle to be near her family. Sophie was an active...
Rosemary Fleming Moore
Jan 5, 2012
Obituary "Rosemary, pack a bag, we're leaving on a trip." Rosemary's beloved Don would make this call often during their marriage. On January 5, 2012, Mom heard the call and went home to Dad to spend eternity in heaven. Mom/Rosemary, was born at Sisters of Providence Hospital on September 16, 1917 to John and Rose Fleming of Seattle. She is...
Patrick Gordon Cleary
Jan 4, 2012
Obituary Patrick Gordon Cleary Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and last of the L.T. Clearys. Patrick Gordon Cleary passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday January 4, 2012, in the company of family. Pat was born in Spokane, WA on April 29, 1929, the 7th child of Leslie Thomas and Alice Anne (Hambrook) Cleary. Pat attended St. Patrick's Grade...
Josephine Logi Lowe
Jan 3, 2012
Obituary Josephine Logi (Stemkoski) Lowe, born November 2nd 1919 in Pe Ell, WA to Polish immigrants Stanley Stemkoski and Elizabeth Potaczek, peacefully passed away on January 3, 2012. Married to Robert Z. Lowe on December 28, 1946, Jo was the cherished mother of Lloyd, Robert, Barbara and Sharon; the beloved grandmother of Josue, Sonja, Jonathan, Ethan, Peter, Nina, David, Josie,...
Mary Louise Norton
Jan 1, 2012
Obituary Mary Louise (Murphy) Norton Died peacefully on January 1, 2012, the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, in Tacoma, WA. She was born in Bovill, ID to Daniel and Helen Murphy on April 4, 1920, but spent the majority of her childhood and young adulthood in Spokane, WA. She graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in...
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