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Esther Walton
Jan 11, 2010
Obituary Esther Virginia (Sousa) Walton Esther VIRGINIA (Sousa) Walton, 88 the last of seven joins her family as the Sousa circle is again unbroken. She also joins her husband Jim, Grandson Jeff, Son-in-law, Gary and Daughter-in-law, Raonda. She leaves behind five children: Dave (Diane), Jerry, Ann Gregg (Fiancé Jim), Elaine, Chuck (Terri), 12 Grand Children and 14 Great Grandchildren. She...
Shawn Michelle Ford
Jan 10, 2010
Obituary SHAWN (SIAN) MICHELLE FORD (FORBUSH) Shawn was born Dec. 6, 1966 and passed away Jan. 10, 2010 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She left behind her husband Tom; sons: Garrett, Nathan and Jonathon; parents Karen Forbush and Danny Forbush; sisters: Alissa Forbush and Shannon (Mark Lindbeck) Nichols; grandparents: Jack and Faye Grah and Jean Forbush; nephews: Stephan...
Eleanor Mary Lawrence
Jan 7, 2010
Obituary 105 Years Old Eleanor "Lee" Messo Lawrence Lee was born February 21, 1904 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2010. Lee loved working in her yard, which was always beautiful and up until the very end she challenged herself to solve the Word Jumble every day. Lee was also known for her craftwork, which she...
Lester Daniel Gilsdorf
Jan 7, 2010
Obituary Les D. Gilsdorf Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2010. Les was born on July 13, 1926 in Lindsay, Nebraska to Edward and Rose Gilsdorf. They moved to Tacoma when he was a teenager and he graduated from Stadium High School, class of 1945. Les entered the Navy and upon completing his...
Chiyeko Kawasaki
Jan 7, 2010
Obituary Chiyeko Tadaye Kawasaki Chiyeko Tadaye Kawasaki passed away peacefully on January 7, 2010 at Tacoma General Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years of age. Tadaye, also known as "Teddy," was born on November 2, 1921 and lived the majority of her life in Tacoma. She graduated from Stadium High School in 1940, then ran the family...
John Petrich
Jan 7, 2010
Obituary Jack Petrich The Honorable John A. "Jack" Petrich peacefully concluded a life well-lived on January 7, 2010. One of six children, he was born on September 1, 1919 in Tacoma to Martin A. and Mary Ellen (Moore) Petrich, and was a member of the pioneer Petrich ship building family. Jack attended St. Patrick Elementary School and Bellarmine High School...
William Jasper
Dec 30, 2009
Obituary William Jasper Thomas William Jasper was born January 18, 1924 in Corona, CA., the only child of William Bryan Jasper and Wilda Nowels Jasper. He died December 30, 2009 in Tacoma. At the age of 3 he moved with his parent to Illinois and attended elementary school there. When he was 12 years old the family returned to Whittier,...
Sr. Jean Hopper
Dec 29, 2009
Obituary Sister Jean (Mary Dennis) Hopper, OP died peacefully on December 29, at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle following a long struggle with MS. She was born on July 23, 1930 in Seattle to Fred and Sarah Hopper. Her parents, her brother Father Patrick Hopper, SJ and her sister Theresa Hopper McGatlin predeceased her. She is survived by her brother,...
Doris M. Barkley
Dec 26, 2009
Obituary Doris M. Barkley Mom died on Dec. 26, 2009. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born March 3, 1921 in Tacoma to Dan and Mary Browne. She graduated as Salutatorian from St. Leo's High School (Class of '39) and married Virgil O. Barkley that same year. Although her family was her career, she was President...
Robert M. Purcell
Dec 17, 2009
Obituary Robert Miles Purcell Robert Miles Purcell, age 78, passed away on December 17, 2009. He was born July 18, 1931 in Dobbs Ferry, New York to Eve and Jefferson Purcell. After one year at Columbia University, where he was a member of the rowing team, he left school to join the National Guard. Shortly thereafter he joined the Air...
Frances Evelyn Phelps
Dec 17, 2009
Obituary Frances Evelyn Phelps November 15, 1913 ?" December 17, 2009 Proud Navy wife Loved her sailor husband, Lt. Cmdr. William James Phelps. Escaped the bombing of Pearl Harbor and built steadfast homeports in San Francisco, Long Beach, Honolulu, Red Hill, Greenbelt, Norfolk, Washington DC, Tacoma, and Bremerton. Loyal friend Shared her husband's passion for camping and fishing. Built her...
Mary Jane Lucich-Scott
Dec 9, 2009
Obituary Mary Jane Lucich-Scott Mary Jane Polich Lucich-Scott, a lifetime area resident died December 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Polich and husbands, Vince J. Lucich and Marvin L. Scott. She was born to Martin and Frances Polich May 8, 1922. Mary attended school in Tacoma and prior to getting married she worked in the...
John Ruka Meisnest
Dec 7, 2009
Obituary John Ruka Meisnest John Ruka Meisnest, born in Seattle on July 20, 1940, died peacefully in Puyallup at Good Samaritan Hospital on Monday, December 7th, 2009. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Alma and Kenneth Meisnest of Medina, Washington. He is survived by loving family members Sue, Keith, Bill. Helen and Mary. John's life throughout the last...
Florence Teresa Goetz
Dec 5, 2009
Obituary FLORENCE GOETZ Florence T. Goetz Passed away peacefully at her home in Tacoma, Washington on Dec. 5, 2009. Florence was born April 6, 1921 in Plain, Wisconsin. When she was 18 she married Henry Goetz and they moved to Tacoma where she resided for 70 years. Henry preceded her in death in May 2005. She leaves behind her children:...
Edward Richard Fitzgerald
Dec 5, 2009
Obituary Edward Richard Fitzgerald Edward Richard Fitzgerald, beloved spouse, father, and friend, died at Harborview Medical Center December 5, 2009 from complications resulting from a fall. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 17, 1923, the youngest of eight children. After graduating from St. Thomas Military Academy in St. Paul, he served in the U.S. Army in Europe during...
Ann-Louise Petrich
Dec 4, 2009
Obituary Ann-Louise Greiwe Winship Soper Petrich On December 4, 2009, one of Tacoma's great ladies passed to the next life. Ann-Louise Greiwe was born on February 21, 1921 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma to Harry and Marie Connell Greiwe. The fourth of their six children, she attended St. Patrick's Grade School, Aquinas Academy (Class of '39) and spent a...
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