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Thomas Joseph Kelly
May 5, 2009
Obituary Thomas Kelly Thomas J. (Tom) Kelly has left this world after 64 years passing on May 5th 2009. Born on Dec. 27, 1944 in Liberty, New York, Tom served as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, soldier, educator, mentor and friend to many. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years Rae Ann, daughter Laura with husband Rick Takagi; son...
Yolanda Dorothy Schmidt
May 4, 2009
Obituary Yolanda D. Schmidt "Lonnie" 1/9/1925 ?" 5/4/2009 Lonnie was born in Tacoma, WA to Dominick & Mary Petrecca Liberty. She attended Aquinas and Stadium high schools. Lonnie retired in 1990 after more than 45 years as a waitress at The California Oyster House, The Towers, Empress Gardens & Harbor Lights restaurants. She was preceded in death in 2005 by...
Billie Ann Kaperick
May 2, 2009
Obituary Billie Ann Kaperick Devoted wife, mother, sister, friend, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on May 2, 2009. Born in Flint, Michigan in 1923, she spent her childhood between Michigan and Washington until finally settling in Rosedale. Billie was class valedictorian and went on to nurse's training. It was then that she met the dashing sailor who stole her heart....
Norman Strom
Apr 27, 2009
Obituary Norman Melvin Strom January 21, 1915 - April 27, 2009 Norman was born in Tacoma, Washington. His parents Lena and Severn (Sam)E Strom had emigrated from Norway. Norm's childhood centered around Normanna Hall and the vibrant immigrant community that surrounded Sheridan Street. He attended Stanley, McCarver and Lincoln High School. In 1937, while at a dance, Norm met Irma...
Joseph Michael Kearney
Apr 26, 2009
Obituary Joseph "Mike" Kearney 1941 ~ 2009 Mike passed away of heart failure April 26, 2009. Mike, retired U.S. Air Force Air Traffic Controller and Vietnam Veteran, Served his country proudly for over 20 years. His passion was his family and the time he spent volunteering as the manager of the American Lake Veterans Golf Course, which provides Veterans rehabilitation...
Ken Sagami
Apr 24, 2009
Obituary Ken Sagami Ken was born March 4, 1916 in Fife, WA and at the age of 93, died peacefully April 24, 2009. Ken graduated from Fife High School and lived in the Fife area most of his life. He was a member of Whitney Memorial United Methodist Church and Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League. He enjoyed watching sports,...
Lawrence J. Merkle
Apr 22, 2009
Obituary Lawrence J. "Larry/Lornie" Merkle Larry was born on December 2, 1916 in Tacoma, WA and passed away after a short illness at the age of 92 on April 22, 2009. He attended Holy Rosary and Visitation schools and graduated from Bellarmine in 1934, where he participated in baseball, basketball, football and tennis. He was one of the City's best...
Jeanne Laclede Moyer
Apr 20, 2009
Obituary Jeanne LaClede Moyer (Hohenleitner) January 30, 1929 ?" April 20, 2009 In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Amen! On Monday, April 20, 2009, our mother began a new journey. In her last hours with us, she prepared for her passage by sharing her love for her children (Peter, Charles, Michael [aka Andrew] and John), daughters-in-law Mary (Mello)...
Bertha Evelyn Morrison
Apr 20, 2009
Obituary Bertha Evelyn (Healey) Morrison Bertha Evelyn (Healey) Morrison, 85, passed away at home on the morning of April 21, 2009. She was born at home in Worcester, MA on March 29, 1924, the third child of James and Mary (McKeon) Healey. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1943, and was a former parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. Bertha...
Ines M. Andrade
Apr 19, 2009
Obituary Ines "Lita" Andrade Sister to Elsa Suazo, Aunt to Tony, Mother of Isabel, Julio, Lourdes (John), Luz Maria, Ivonne (Carlos) and Nicol (Steve). Grandmother of Ines Patricia (Russell), Virgil, Marco, Kiza, Pamela, Carolina, Jose Carlos, Isabella and Christopher. Born May 12, 1928 in Honduras, passed away peacefully April 19, 2009 in Tacoma. Lita was faithful in her walk with...
Marjorie Schwalen Nelson
Apr 19, 2009
Obituary Marjorie Schwalen Nelson Native of Tacoma was born May 19, 1920 at St. Joseph Hospital, to Bernard and Ursula Schwalen. She was a lifelong resident of Tacoma. Marjorie attended St. Patrick's Grade School, graduated from Stadium High School in 1937 and attended University of Washington where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. She was a secretary at...
Ida Rose Robb
Apr 18, 2009
Obituary Ida R. Robb Sunrise 1-8-1916 Sunset 4-18-2009 Ida received her angel wings at 93 and moved on to be with her husband of 54 years, Charles F. Robb. Family was her life, she was an outstanding wife, perfect mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, seamstress and a wonderful homemaker. She was a past-president of the Swiss Ladies Society. One of 13 children...
Dolores Ann Morris
Apr 16, 2009
Obituary Laurie D. Morris Born Aug. 12, 1942; died peacefully in her home on April 16, 2009. Graduated from Lincoln H.S. 1960. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Ron, 4 children, John, Randy, Michelle, and Sue, and 10 grandchildren. Instead of flowers, please make donations to the Fish Food Bank. Services will be held at St....
Raonda K. Walton
Apr 16, 2009
Obituary Raonda K. Walton Raonda K. (George) Walton passed away on April 16, 2009. She touched the lives of many. Her legacy can be found in the strength of the family she leaves behind. For over forty years, she shared her love with her husband Jerry. They made a life together that consisted of friendship and devotion. Though born in...
Edwin L. Coy, Jr.
Apr 16, 2009
Obituary Edwin L Coy, Jr. Our brother Ed, son of Reverend Ed and Bessie Coy passed away on April 16th, 2009 in Concord, CA. His wife of 54 years, Pat (McCullough) along with his children Jeff and Cindy with 7 grandchildren were at his side. He attended Franklin, Jason Lee, and Stadium class of 1951. He received a BA degree...
Marie Frances (Anich) Wasser
Apr 14, 2009
Obituary Marie Frances (Anich) Wasser was born on October 18, 1930 and joined our heavenly father on April 14, 2009. Marie resided in Tacoma the majority of her life and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her sons Tony and Paul (Diana) Wasser and her 4 grandchildren Brenna, Stefan, Emma, and Grace. She...
June Rolsma
Apr 13, 2009
Obituary June Esther (Smith) Rolsma June Esther (Smith) Rolsma passed away peacefully and joined her parents, husband, and sisters in heaven on April 13, 2009. She was born September 15, 1922 in Potsdam, NY to George S. Smith and Lena (Clough) Smith, the fourth of five children. She grew up in Potsdam, NY and graduated from Potsdam High School and...
Francis Ernest Gobel
Apr 12, 2009
Obituary RED GOBEL Gone Hunting.....Bowling....Racing! On Easter Sunday, 12 April 2009, our beloved husband~father~grandfather lost his two-year battle with GBM, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. He passed away peacefully at his home in Lakewood, with his family by his side. Francis Ernest Gobel, known throughout his life as "Red" because of his hair and coloring, was born 12...
Antone P. Katich
Apr 11, 2009
Obituary Antone Peter Katich Antone was born on October 5, 1926 to Mary and Mike Katich who preceded him in death. He passed away peacefully on April 11, 2009. Antone grew up in Gig Harbor and followed his father into commercial fishing at the age of 16. He fished commercially for salmon in Puget Sound, the Salmon Banks, and Southeast...
Edith Irene Michaelson
Apr 10, 2009
Obituary MICHAELSON, EDITH IRENE Edith Irene (Eigner-Crotty) Michaelson was born on March 7, 1932 in Portland, Oregon, was raised in Bremerton, Washington and passed away unexpectedly at her vacation property in Desert Hot Springs, California on Good Friday, April 10, 2009. Edith, known as Edie to her many friends, moved to Tacoma to attend St. Joseph's School of Nursing in...
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