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Harley  James Grant

Harley James Grant

Dec 20, 2010

Obituary Harley passed away peacefully on December 20, 2010 at Manor Care Facility in Tacoma. Born in Hot Springs, AR, on October 31, 1922, Harley was sent by train to stay with relatives in Tacoma at the tender age of 4 due to family illness. So began a wondrous life journey. He graduated from Lincoln HS and Bates Vocational in...

Laura Hebert

Laura Hebert

Dec 13, 2010

Obituary Laura "Pinky"Lou Hebert Our mom was born January 7, 1928 and died peacefully December 13, 2010. She was born to Rose and Clarence Adams. She has 1 sister, Verna Adams Rauscher and 1 brother, Ronald Adams. She attended Ruston elementary school, Mason Junior High and was a proud graduate of Stadium High School in 1946. Our mom was very...

Georgene  Mary Gilich

Georgene Mary Gilich

Dec 13, 2010

Obituary GEORGENE "JEAN" MARY BALDASARE GILICH Jean was born in Wichita, Kansas on February 22, 1929, and passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital, Gig Harbor on December 13, 2010. She was the daughter of John and Rhoada (Vaughan) Smith. Jean followed her older sister Agnes to Tacoma during World War II. She met and married Phillip Baldasare, raising two sons...

David  J. Hebert

David J. Hebert

Dec 12, 2010

Obituary David "Bub" Joseph Hebert Our dad was born July 24, 1928 and died peacefully December 12, 2010. He was born to Helen and Paul J. Hebert. One brother Paul V. Hebert, (deceased) wife (Julie), and 4 sisters, Doris Stevens, (deceased) and husband (Bill), Joan Hammrich (Leo), Mary Hebert, (deceased), and Loretta Macha. He attended Holy Rosary school and graduated...

Marcelle  G. Lively

Marcelle G. Lively

Dec 9, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Pauline Bzdel

Pauline Bzdel

Dec 8, 2010

Obituary Pauline Bzdel Age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2010. She was born on May 25, 1921 in Tumyr, Poland. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael (1999), to whom she was married for 52 years. Pauline was a seamstress by trade and retired in 1983. She enjoyed sewing until her last days, as well...

Wilma Kipers

Wilma Kipers

Dec 6, 2010

Obituary Wilma (Willie) Kipers Wilma M. Kipers, 93, passed away on December 6, 2010. She was born in Kansas, the daughter of William and Doris Beckford. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jesse James Kipers. She is survived by daughter Judith (William) Kieffer, son James (Darlene) Kipers, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. A...

Felipe  A. Baluyos

Felipe A. Baluyos

Dec 6, 2010

Obituary Felipe Baluyos passed away on his birthday on December 6, 2010 at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jacinta, four children, Evangeline Maraon, Felipe Jr., Wilson and Alberto, 32 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 9am, with viewing at 8am, December 15, 2010 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7112...

Blake Hirsh

Blake Hirsh

Nov 29, 2010

Obituary Blake Hirsh Dad passed on to be with Mom early in the morning of 11/29/10. He departed peacefully and although our hearts are heavy they are filled with gratitude for all he has given us. He was born 1/23/21 in Portland, Oregon to Paul and Verna (Awde) Hirsh. He grew up there with his younger brother Blair who passed...

Betty  Jo Peters

Betty Jo Peters

Nov 29, 2010

Obituary Betty Jo Peters Betty Jo Peters, 89, passed away on November 29, 2010, in Tacoma, WA. She is survived by her husband, Allen Peters, her daughter Sally Jo Bose (Ken) and her son Dr. Dale R Peters (Julie). She was loved by her 6 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many extended grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends from around the...

Robert  Charles Huke

Robert Charles Huke

Nov 28, 2010

Obituary Robert C. Huke Died Nov. 28th at age 75. Bob was a career Army Officer, Vietnam Vet, and successful businessman. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Robert is survived by his wife, Janet, children Bob, Cheryl and Kathleen and by eight grandchildren. A memorial service is planned at St. Charles Borromeo on Friday, Dec 3rd at 2:30....

Ruth  Adel Sordelet

Ruth Adel Sordelet

Nov 27, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Miriam Curtis

Miriam Curtis

Nov 24, 2010

Obituary Miriam "Mimi" Washburn Curtis Mimi was born in Seattle on October 10, 1913 and passed away November 24, 2010. She lived a full life and had a chance to say goodbye to her family before passing. We wish to thank the wonderful staff at Beachwood Manor, Seattle for their tender care. Mimi spent her early childhood in Seattle but...

Margaret  Antoinette Sandberg

Margaret Antoinette Sandberg

Nov 23, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Algirdas Maciulis

Algirdas Maciulis

Nov 20, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Esther Mchone

Esther Mchone

Nov 19, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Christine  M Bernard

Christine M Bernard

Nov 17, 2010

Obituary Christine Martin Bernard Christine Bernard, age 92 passed away on November 17, 2010. She was born in Mullingar, County West Meath, Ireland and as a young woman moved to London, England where she married and lived thru the Blitz of World War II. Christine lived for adventure and she later came to America and settled in Redlands, California where...

Myles  John Mason

Myles John Mason

Nov 14, 2010

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Paul  Michael Herzog

Paul Michael Herzog

Nov 11, 2010

Obituary Paul M. Herzog "Louie" Born 7/23/1932 in Aberdeen, SD died 11/11/2010 in Tacoma, WA. Paul graduated high school in Aberdeen, SD (Central). He was a pressman for 30 years in Aberdeen, SD and Tacoma, WA. He was also in the grocery business as Owner/Operator for 13 years of Spanaway Deli Mart. Paul was preceded in death by 1 child,...

Evelyn  Laura Butler

Evelyn Laura Butler

Nov 10, 2010

Obituary Evelyn L. Butler Together Againl After 20 years of waiting up in Heaven, Jim has been reunited with his lifelong love. Evelyn was born in Egeland, N.D. on January 13, 1915 to Gladys and Charles Byer. She passed away on November 10,2010 in Gig Harbor at the age of95 after a brief illness. She graduated from Minot State Teachers'...