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Yoshiko Yamamoto
Nov 13, 2008
Obituary Yoshiko Yamamoto, 87, passed away on November 13, 2008, in Tacoma, Washington. She was born on February 10, 1921, in Sumner, Washington, and had been a resident of this area for most of her life. She was a member of the Whitney Memorial Methodist Church. Yoshiko is survived by her daughters Beverly Kosai and Carol (Frank) Hibray; her grandchildren...
Helen L Ross
Nov 10, 2008
Obituary HELEN LOUISE ROSS (MARZANO) Helen was born August 7th, 1919 to parents Nick and Rose Marzano. She spent her entire life in the hilltop of Tacoma Being born and raised in a house on 12th and Cushman Avenue, then raising her family in a house on 13th and Cushman. She married A.R. "Skee" Ross in November 16, 1940 and...
Janet Cecilia Frett
Nov 6, 2008
Obituary Janet Cecilia Frett Janet Cecilia Frett was born December 18, 1937 in Stevens Point, WI, died with her family beside her on November 6, 2008. She grew up in Chicago, Il. It was there that she met her husband and the love of her life, Vernon. They were married in January of 1956. The army brought the couple to...
Yoshimi Mayeda
Nov 5, 2008
Obituary Yoshimi Mayeda, age 93, passed away November 5, 2008 in Tacoma, WA. He was born to Yoshimatsu and Nao Mayeda in Seattle, WA, on February 3, 1915. He received his formal education in Japan. He was a gardener for over 40 years. Upon retirement he enjoyed fishing, hunting mushrooms, and maintaining a beautiful landscaped yard. He was preceded in...
Sister Annette Finlayson
Nov 5, 2008
Obituary Sister Annette Marie Finlayson 1921 ~ 2008 Sister Annette Marie Finlayson, OSF (formerly Sister Imelda Joseph), died at St. Ann Convent, Tacoma, on November 5, 2008. She was eighty-seven years of age. Sister Annette was born in Baker, Oregon in 1921, graduated from St. Francis Academy, and entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia congregation in 1939. Sister...
Joseph Hideo Kosai
Nov 4, 2008
Obituary Joseph H. Kosai Joseph H. Kosai was born on May 7, 1934 in Tacoma to Gizo and Waki Kosai and passed away on November 4, 2008. He started his formal education at Central School in Tacoma. However, due to Executive Order 9066, removing all those of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast, he continued his education at Tule Lake,...
Robert G. Huff
Nov 3, 2008
Obituary Robert "Bob" Huff On November 3, 2008 Robert "Bob" Huff, owner of Huff Jewelers in the Proctor District left us. He was born on August 12, 1948 in Tacoma and lived the past 31 years in Gig Harbor with his wife, Diane. They had one daughter, Bobbi Huff Baker who lives in Puyallup with her husband Darryn and son...
Lloyd Haworth
Nov 3, 2008
Obituary Lloyd T. Haworth Reveille July 15, 1919, Taps November 3, 2008. He was born in Bellingham, WA. He grew up in Western Washington during the Great Depression. He graduated in 1937 from Auburn High School. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1938, proudly serving the next nine years for his country. He witnessed and survived the attack on Pearl...
Cecilia Dolores Hansen
Nov 1, 2008
Obituary Cecilia Dolores Hansen "Celia" was born January 7th, 1927 in Crosby, Texas. She slipped her earthly bonds early All Saints Day, November 1st, 2008 in Tacoma, Washington. She is reuniting with parents Joseph and Helen Kubin, husband Edward and son James. She leaves behind sisters Mary Traub and Helen (Lee) Linson, brothers Edwin (Nora), George (Mary Jo) and Joseph...
Thomas Patrick Quinlan
Oct 31, 2008
Obituary Known for his oft shared yarns and Irish tenor vocals, Tom made his final, unexpected journey Friday. A quick-witted prankster famous for pulling countless practical jokes, Tom was a tall, strong man who possessed a larger than life personality. Tom was a wonderful husband, proud father, and doting grandfather. Tom passed away suddenly at the age of 70, surrounded...
Masaye Shigeno
Oct 31, 2008
Obituary Masaye Shigeno Masaye Shigeno, age 94, passed away on October 31, 2008 in Tacoma, WA. She was born to Taka and Yonezo Mizoguchi in Puyallup, WA , on December 21, 1913 and graduated from Orting High School in 1932 and continued her education at Knapp's Business School. She was employed most of her life and had a passion for...
Barney Rolsma
Oct 27, 2008
Obituary Barney Rolsma Barney Rolsma passed away peacefully and joined his parents in heaven on October 27, 2008. He was born August 12, 1924 in Patterson, NJ to Garry Rolsma and Hattie (Krotje) Rolsma, the first of six children. He grew up in Richmond Hill, NY and graduated from Richmond Hill High School. Barney proudly served his country as a...
Vernon Frett
Oct 27, 2008
Obituary Vernon J. Frett Vernon J. Frett, 73, died October 27, 2008 in Tacoma. He was born in Chicago, IL and was a longtime Tacoma resident. Vern was an Army veteran of the of the Korean War, and retired from The Hygrade Company. In retirement Vern cooked in many places throughout Tacoma, but especially enjoyed cooking for Nativity House and...
Nadine Rose Moody
Oct 24, 2008
Obituary Nadine Rose Moody March 25, 1988-October 24, 2008 Bethel High School graduate 2006. Nadine was a loving daughter, sister, and friend to all. She enjoyed and loved life and friends and will be missed by everyone. She especially loved spending time with her extended family and friends, including her cats. She worked at Krickett's Restaurant and was a student...
John Gilbert Parker
Oct 19, 2008
Obituary John G. Parker John G. Parker, 84, died October 19, 2008 in Puyallup. He was born February 13, 1924 in Tacoma and had been an area resident most of his life. John retired from the Federal Way Fire Department and was a member of the Danish lodge where he was affectionately known as "Mr. Sister". He is survived by...
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