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George May
Oct 28, 2009
Obituary A proud Italian, George owned and operated Georgio's Italian Restaurant for many years. He later joined the Robert Larson Auto Group where he worked for 19 years retiring in 2008. George's Brittany Mia was his pride and joy, as well as his constant companion. Mia was a certified therapy dog and together they visited local hospitals bringing smiles to...
Helen Franich
Oct 24, 2009
Obituary Helen Franich Helen Franich, long time resident of Fife, WA died Oct 24th as she wished, in her home, with her family nearby. Born Jan 8th 1922 to Hugo & Celia Glaser and grew up on Harstine Island where she attended the one room school house. Helen graduated Shelton High in 1940 and later worked at the Tacoma Match...
Cynthia Lee Diel-Nichols
Oct 23, 2009
Obituary Cynthia Lee Diel-Nichols, born June 6, 1951 in Tacoma, died October 23, 2009. Cindy graduated Stadium High School, and received an Associate of Arts degree from Tacoma Community College in Business Administration, Sociology and Real Estate. She was a Community Outreach Volunteer, volunteered at the Seattle Crisis Clinic, was a disc jockey and karaoke singer, skydiver, and enjoyed many...
Lillian Marie Kishida
Oct 22, 2009
Obituary Lillian Marie Beauchamp Dwyer Kishida Nov.8, 1920 ?" Oct. 22, 2009 Lillian Marie Beauchamp was born on Nov.8, 1920 at St. Joe's in Tacoma to Harvey C. and Mary Lillian Beauchamp. She grew up in Tacoma with her 2 younger siblings Dorothy and Harvey. She attended Visitation Grade School and graduated in 1939 from St. Leo's High School in...
Sr. M. Anne Heger
Oct 21, 2009
Obituary Sister Anne Heger, OP (Helen Dorothy) died peacefully at St. Joseph Residence in West Seattle on October 21 following a lengthy illness. She was born in the Wallowa Valley, Joseph Oregon, January 22, 1916. She is predeceased by her parents Edward Heger and Anna Katherine Rollinger Heger, brothers Paul and Edward, and sisters Isabel and Dorothy. She is survived...
Joseph Harold Gordon, Sr.
Oct 21, 2009
Obituary Joseph Harold Gordon, Sr. March 31, 1909 ?" October 21, 2009 Joseph Harold Gordon, Sr., born to Joseph Hinckley Gordon and Mary Louise Obermiller, was a proud Tacoman for 100 years. He attended Lowell and Washington Grammar Schools and the Stanford Law School. He graduated from Stadium High School, Stanford University and the University of Washington School of Law....
Aaron Lynn Moore
Oct 16, 2009
Obituary In Memory of Aaron Lynn Moore. Sunrise 3/18/73 ?" Sunset10/16/09 He leaves to mourn, his father John, step mother Josie, mother Valerie, step father Rick, siblings, Tanya, John, Tina, Michael, Chris, Verleen, Zecoya, Marcus, Eric and Eeron, and a host of relatives and friends. Aaron had a love for family, music and friends. He touched so many lives and...
Marian M. Vimont
Oct 13, 2009
Obituary Marian Vimont Marian Vimont, of Milton, died on 10/13/2009. Marian, the eldest of 2 children, was born on 4/29/1920 to George and Laura Schwarz in St. Louis. Marian graduated from Harris Teachers College, and after teaching for several years, married Richard Vimont in 1945. Marian was one of the founders of the Milton Library and participated for many years...
Francis Joseph Browne, Jr.
Oct 13, 2009
Obituary Francis "Skip" Browne, Jr. 1945 - 2009 Francis Joseph Browne Jr., son of Francis and the late Helyn Browne was born on May 23, 1945. He joined his mother and sister Anita in Heaven on October 13, 2009. Skip is survived by his father Francis, his sister Nancy Shonborg, and many relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed....
Christopher David Hanley
Oct 10, 2009
Obituary Christopher David Hanley Born January 11, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to James & Audrey Hanley. Chris passed away peacefully October 10, 2009 in Tacoma, WA. He was surrounded by his loving family and left our lives to be with the Lord. Chris was preceded in death by his father James and his brother Kevin. Chris is survived by his...
Agnes Reding
Oct 9, 2009
Obituary Agnes Reding Agnes Reding, 81, of Tacoma, died October 9, 2009. Agnes, the youngest of twelve children, was born on November 27, 1927, to James and Sara McElroy in County Tyrone, Ireland. She immigrated to the United States in 1949. Agnes married Jack Reding in 1952. Agnes was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of...
Catherine Merdich
Oct 9, 2009
Obituary Catherine Cunningham Merdich Born November 9, 1923, Catherine (Kay, Cassie) was the 2nd of twelve children of Kate and Patrick Cunningham of Meentashask, Ardara, Co, Donegal, Ireland. She passed away peacefully October 9, 2009 surrounded by her family. Kay came to Tacoma in 1948, meeting her sweetheart Michael in October 1951 after his return to McChord AFB from Japan/Korea....
John Robert Woods
Oct 8, 2009
Obituary Bob Woods John Robert "Bob" Woods was born in Rigby, Idaho on December 28th, 1931 to Mabel and Stanley Woods. Bob attended Idaho State University and graduated with a B.S. in Pharmacology in 1953. After serving as a lab technician in the military during the Korean War, he moved to Tacoma and married Gerrie Baic in 1958. In Tacoma,...
Marilyn Ann Sheridan
Oct 5, 2009
Obituary Marilyn Sheridan Marilyn Sheridan, 60, passed away on October 5, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memory her two children: Lee Ann Guthrie & Andrew Clark, and her two grandchildren: Patrick Guthrie & Lily Guthrie. Memorial will be held at 7:00 pm Monday, October 19, 2009 at Temple Beth El 5975 S. 12th St. Tacoma. Please leave online condolences...
George E. Hoffman
Oct 1, 2009
Obituary George E. Hoffman "The most honorable man I will ever know" A sentiment held by all of George's children and grandchildren. Born in Tacoma, WA, November 27, 1922 George passed away October 1st in his home with his family at his bedside. He was a life-long member of Holy Rosary Parish; he attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from...
Ann Jane Kistner
Sep 26, 2009
Obituary Jean Kistner Alton Ann Jane "Jean" Kistner, 89, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009 with family at her side. She went to join Bob, her husband of 63 years who died in 2003. The daughter of Edward and Clara Schubert, Jean was born December 12, 1919, in Streator, Illinois. She moved to Alton with her family when she was...
Joan Cecilia Fife
Sep 25, 2009
Obituary Sister M. Katherine Theresa (Joan Cecilia Fife), SNJM April 9, 1932 - September 25, 2009 Sister Katherine Theresa Fife (Joan) was born in Spokane, WA, and raised in St. Aloysisus Parish, known in Spokane as The Holy Land. She was the 8th child of George Herbert Fife (deceased) and Sara Ann Urie (deceased). Sister is survived by her sister...
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