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Lillian  Frances Hansen

Lillian Frances Hansen

Aug 24, 2008

Obituary Lillian Frances Hansen Lillian Frances Hansen, 99, died at her home in Tacoma on Sunday August 24, 2008. She was born in Kent, WA December 8, 1908 and later graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1927. Lillian worked as a loan officer and retired from Interstate bank in 1975. Lillian is survived by her two sons,...

John  Paul Durfey

John Paul Durfey

Aug 24, 2008

Obituary John Paul Durfey 1940 ?" 2008 Thank you for visiting our website in memory of John. We hope you will leave some memories of John here so that all who knew him can share in your enjoyment of his life. You're also welcome to leave messages of hope and encouragement to his family and friends. The purpose of this...

Jeanette  Caroline Adams

Jeanette Caroline Adams

Aug 23, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

John  A. Roller

John A. Roller

Aug 19, 2008

Obituary John Anthony Roller, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on August 19, 2008 after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer's disease. John was born on July 6, 1923 to Rudolph and Anna Roller in Ellensburg, Washington. In 1930, he and his family moved to Tacoma. John attended Holy Rosary Catholic School before attending and graduating from Bellarmine Preparatory...

Alex  M Brunac

Alex M Brunac

Aug 17, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

Etta  Dolores Atchison

Etta Dolores Atchison

Aug 15, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

Warren  A. Styner

Warren A. Styner

Aug 14, 2008

Obituary Warren A Styner Jr. was born in Aberdeen, WA on October 21, 1921 to Warren and Hannah Styner and passed away on August 14, 2008 in Olympia at the age of 86. He graduated in 1941 from Aberdeen High School and then went to work for Boeing building B17 bombers to help with the war effort. When he left...

Jeffrey  Winton Ruehle

Jeffrey Winton Ruehle

Aug 14, 2008

Obituary Born in Tacoma and attended Clover Park & Bellarmine Prep. He died after a 5 year battle with brain cancer at home with his family at his side. Jeff worked in wholesale grocery in Washington and Alaska. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Charlene (née Robb) son Steve (Nicolette) daughter Karyn Sterino (Jake) and 6 grandchildren....

Yoshiye Nakashima

Yoshiye Nakashima

Aug 14, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Roger  William Bayer

Roger William Bayer

Aug 12, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Trevor  Davis Pritchard

Trevor Davis Pritchard

Aug 11, 2008

Obituary Trevor was born at St. Joes in Tacoma and passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome at the too early age of 9 weeks. Trevor was loved by many and he loved the world around him. He enjoyed the outdoors, visiting his family and friends, bubbled baths and smiling. Trevor was perfect. He is survived by parents, David Harry...

Jack  E. Brady

Jack E. Brady

Aug 11, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Richard  C Simpson

Richard C Simpson

Aug 11, 2008

Obituary Richard Charles Simpson Who lived his life as a devoted son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to many, died Monday August 11, 2008 of natural causes at the age of 83, one day before his 58th anniversary. He was born in Tacoma, Washington on March 25, 1926 to John Phillip and Hazel Margaret Pohl Simpson, the fifth...

Sheila  Mary Heinz

Sheila Mary Heinz

Aug 10, 2008

Obituary Sheila Heinz, long time resident of Spanaway passed away August 10, 2008. She was a selfless person, always ready to give and never expecting anything in return. She loved animals; horses and horseback riding, and rescued many stray animals to give them a good home. She will be missed here, but will be so happy to be rejoined with...

Eileen Johnson

Eileen Johnson

Aug 9, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Robert  Charles Mohrbacher

Robert Charles Mohrbacher

Aug 5, 2008

Obituary Robert Charles Mohrbacher was born February 4, 1931 in Seattle and died August 5, 2008 in Tacoma. Married to Maureen Kelly August 10, 1957. A graduate of Seattle University, he taught in the Seattle Public Schools and O'Dea High School. Bob lived in Bellevue, Washington for 40 years and devoted his life to family. He is predeceased by parents,...

Don Zemek

Don Zemek

Aug 2, 2008

Obituary Don Zemek 1934-2008 Don was born in Tacoma and attended Sacred Heart Grade School and Bellarmine Preparatory High School, where he was an award-winning marksman for the R.O.T.C. He was graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Science degree and from Seattle University with a Master of Science degree, both in electrical engineering. Don worked...

George  Joseph Thomashofski

George Joseph Thomashofski

Aug 2, 2008

Obituary Died August 2, 2008 at the age of 95. Born May 1, 1913, Luzerne, PA and was a member of St. Leo's Parish, Tacoma, WA. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 63 years, Barbara (Maddock); survived by two sons: Thomas and Paul; two daughters: Rita and Mary; two grand-daughters: Amy (Dave) Akana and Katie Luxa; grandson, Matt Summers;...

Tammy  Lynne Lee

Tammy Lynne Lee

Aug 1, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Amanda Paden

Amanda Paden

Jul 30, 2008

Obituary Amanda M. Paden, 32, died July 30, 2008. Graveside services will be held Today, Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 2:00 pm Home of Peace Cemetery. Interment at Home of Peace Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home 253-572-6003