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Richard Joseph Krapf
May 29, 2008
Obituary Richard J. Krapf (Richie) a Tacoma area resident born on September 17, 1937 passed away suddenly on May 29, 2008. As a boy he delivered milk for the family's dairy farm in Midland "The Sunrise Dairy". He then worked at the Mt. View Dairy in Graham for his brother while also starting a career as a lifetime Bartender. He...
John Heitmann Bush
May 27, 2008
Obituary JOHN HEITMANN BUSH Age 65, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather and great friend, died unexpectedly on May 27, 2008. John was born March 16, 1943, raised in Seattle, graduated from Roosevelt High School then Central Washington University. At Central he met his loving wife Gayle, with whom he just celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. They shared many passions including...
Helen Costello Petrich
May 16, 2008
Obituary HELEN COSTELLO PETRICH Helen Costello Petrich, daughter of Francis Bartholomew and Catherine McDermott Costello, was born in Spokane, Washington on December 12, 1922. She was the great granddaughter of Richard and Elmira Benjamin, who walked the Oregon Trail from Terre Haute, Indiana to Portland in 1852, just 50 years after the Louisiana Purchase. Mrs. Petrich was educated by the...
Favius Ezra Witenberg
May 14, 2008
Obituary Favius Ezra "Fav" Witenberg December 14, 1915 - May 14, 2008 Fav Witenberg was born in Tacoma and lived there for most of his 92 years, and died May 14, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian, who died shortly after their 50th wedding anniversary in 1995. His sister, Ruth Levy, also predeceased him. Fav was...
Loretta Julia Fish
May 9, 2008
Obituary Loretta was a cook at Bellarmine (for the Jesuit Priests), Swept Wing Inn and Federal Way School System. Loretta's family was always her first love. She was an artist, painted with oils, made many quilts by hand, made food look wonderful and loved to entertain. She loved music and sang with the Y.L.I. for many years. Loretta often made...
Vivian Gaydos Mullen
May 7, 2008
Obituary Vivian G. Mullen 1918~2008 Vivian Gaydos Mullen died peacefully in her sleep on May 7, 2008, at the age of 89. She was born Margaret Vivian Gaydos in Fairchance, PA, on Sept. 28, 1918, and was raised by Michael and Katherine Gaydos to be the devout Catholic she remained her entire life. She married the love of her life,...
Dolores M. Robinette
May 6, 2008
Obituary Dolores M (Bonaro) Robinette May 20, 1940 ?" May 6, 2008 Dolores, age 67 of Tacoma, passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Tacoma, Dolores graduated from Stadium High School and attended Central Washington University then entered into an extensive banking career retiring from First Interstate Bank. Dolores was a devoted wife and loving mother...
Joseph Alexander Harkins
May 5, 2008
Obituary Joseph "Bud" Harkins, the son of Alex and Eleanor Harkins, was born in Tacoma, Washington on April 21, 1921. He attended St. Patrick's grade school and graduated Salutatorian from Bellarmine Prep in 1938. Joe married Margaret Gaffney on May 1, 1943 and just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. They have 8 children: Kathleen (Dave) Keeney, Tim (Patty) Harkins, Vern...
Dorothy Mercedes Bonn
May 3, 2008
Obituary Dorothy M. Bonn Dorothy was born June 15, 1924 in San Francisco, California and grew up in nearby Daly City. She also lived in Manteca, California and Tacoma, Washington. Wherever she lived, she was always known as a loving, caring person. She easily connected with people, friends and strangers alike, having a real talent for making people feel good...
Ann Dorothy Sumich
May 2, 2008
Obituary ANN (VELACICH) SUMICH Ann Sumich was born in Great Falls, Montana on September 18, 1914. She passed away on May 2, 2008 with her family by her side. Ann was 93 years of age. She moved here with her family when she was six years old. Ann graduated from Stadium High School in 1932. She married John Sumich in...
Elizabeth Gutoski
May 1, 2008
Obituary Elizabeth Rushing Gutoski 6/26/1920 - 5/1/2008 Betty Rushing was born in Augusta, Arkansas. She was the eldest of nine children born to Fred Sylvester and Lillian Omaya. At the age of sixteen Betty's mother passed away and she took over the care of her younger siblings. Betty was a very determined and hard-working woman. She was able to care...
William Frederick Carter
Apr 24, 2008
Obituary William Frederick Carter passed gently from this world at 65 years of age on April 24th surrounded by his wife, Carmela and his two children, Dina and Billy. His great loves were his granddaughter, Francesca, traveling, and enjoying the beauty of the northwest. He shared his love and knowledge of music with the community through his Gig Harbor record...
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