Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Tacoma, WA, Pierce County and Surrounding Cities

Michael  William Berger

Michael William Berger

Mar 29, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

George  Perry Hill  Jr

George Perry Hill Jr

Mar 28, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

William  A. Salamone

William A. Salamone

Mar 28, 2008

Obituary William Salamone William Salamone was a young man known for his welcoming smile and friendly ways. He lived his entire life in Fife graduating from Fife High School class of 2000. As a youth, William participated in Boy Scouts Troop 525 and in most of the local sports activities in his community. As an adult, he cared about family,...

Helen Wall

Helen Wall

Mar 27, 2008

Obituary Sr. Helen Wall, OP 1913 - 2008 Sr. Helen Wall, OP (Mary Consolata) died peacefully Thursday, March 27, at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle. Sr. Helen was born October 10, 1913 in Spokane, WA to Michael Wall and Agnes McEntee Wall. The family moved to Tacoma where Sr. Helen graduated from Aquinas Academy in 1932. That summer she entered...

Gorazd Wolf

Gorazd Wolf

Mar 25, 2008

Obituary Gorazd "Gor" Wolf Gor passed away on March 25, 2008 at age 45 after a short battle with a deadly illness. Born in Postojna, Slovenia, he arrived in Puget Sound as a high school exhange student, where he found a new home and a place to express his inner creativity. He is survived by his beloved son 'lumpi' Taurin,...

Larry  Michael Sterling

Larry Michael Sterling

Mar 24, 2008

Obituary Larry Michael Sterling 9/27/1953 - 3/24/2008 Son of Merl (deceased) and Joan Sterling, survived by his two sons, Brent and Jared. Larry enjoyed hunting and camping. He was extensively involved in Judo throughout his life. Larry gave freely of his time without asking for anything in return. He was very much a family man and enjoyed time spent with...

Donald  Clare Lemm

Donald Clare Lemm

Mar 24, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Elizabeth Heady

Elizabeth Heady

Mar 24, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Harry Ridgely

Harry Ridgely

Mar 22, 2008

Obituary Harry Ridgely, beloved son of Mary and Harry Ridgely, was born on April 15, 1928 in San Francisco, CA. He joined our Lord on March 22, 2008, after a gallant battle with cancer in Lakewood, WA. Harry was the beloved brother of Pierre Ridgely, Ann Scoma and Mary Dotson, as well as the beloved uncle of Michael Ridgely, Cheryl...

Lourdes  P. Pfau

Lourdes P. Pfau

Mar 17, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Sara  Elizabeth Lundgren

Sara Elizabeth Lundgren

Mar 17, 2008

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George  Martin Babare

George Martin Babare

Mar 17, 2008

Obituary GEORGE MARTIN BABARE George Martin Babare passed away March 17, 2008 following a long, healthy and productive life. George was born in Vancouver BC on April 16, 1916. He spent most of his childhood years living on Day Island with his parents and younger brother Bob where he enjoyed a typical childhood filled with adventures on the beach and...

John  Lawrence Scanlin

John Lawrence Scanlin

Mar 17, 2008

Obituary John Scanlin Teacher, coach and business leader, 55 John Scanlin, beloved father, husband, coach, teacher and businessman died on March 17, 2008 of complications from ALS ("Lou Gehrig's Disease") in Tacoma, Washington. Born on January 20, 1953 in Chandler, AZ. John is survived by his parents, John and Ann Scanlin Sr. (Gig Harbor, WA), wife April, children Allison, Erin,...

Lucille  Lorraine Thompson

Lucille Lorraine Thompson

Mar 16, 2008

Obituary Lucille Loraine Bricker Thompson was born to Ernest and Bessie (Civis) Bricker August 8, 1915 in Belle Plain, Iowa. Lucille moved to Sandpoint, ID in 1942 with her daughter Ruth Forrester. In 1954 she moved to Tacoma, WA to be near her daughter Ruth. She worked in the dry cleaning industry for years. She married Orris Thompson on August...

Edna  Ruth Roshau

Edna Ruth Roshau

Mar 15, 2008

Obituary Edna Ulianich Roshau Edna Ulianich Roshau was born June 19, 1921 and died March 15, 2008. Survivors include her daughters: Linda (Eugene) Matsusaka and Laura (Donald) Bartley; son David Scott; grandchildren: John, James and Joanne Matsusaka, Darrick and Justin Bartley; great-grandchildren Elise and Theo Matsusaka. A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery at 11:00 am on Saturday,...

Dorothy  Mae Mittens

Dorothy Mae Mittens

Mar 15, 2008

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

Leona  A. Riecan

Leona A. Riecan

Mar 9, 2008

Obituary Leona Ann (Kish) Riecan, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 9,2008 at U.P. Care Center. She was born April 11, 1927 in Granite City, Illinois. She was the oldest of the 5 children of Andy and Anna Kish, Slovak immigrants who farmed in Southern Illinois and who preceded her in death along with her brother, Andrew J. Kish...

Darlene  Ann Jahns

Darlene Ann Jahns

Mar 6, 2008

Obituary DARLENE ANN FRITZ JAHNS Peacefully died after open heart surgery 3/6/08. Born in Fond du Lac, WI. 9/30/34. She was preceded in death by her parents Oscar Fritz and Annita Fritz Derouin; and siblings Russel and Joyce Fritz. She is survived by her children Jeffrey (Terry) Jahns, Jil (Russ) Hauge; her grandchildren SarahAnne and Rhiannon Jahns, Connor Andreasen and...

David  Brandon Lovell

David Brandon Lovell

Mar 6, 2008

Obituary David Brandon Lovell 1944 ~ 2008 Dave Lovell, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 6, 2008 in Tacoma. Dave was born in Athens, AL on February 28, 1944. Dave served in the U.S. Air Force as a mechanic until his discharge. He then began a 35 year career as a meat cutter with Safeway. Dave...

Brigitte  Cecilia Elwell

Brigitte Cecilia Elwell

Mar 4, 2008

Obituary Brigitte C. Elwell 1953 ~ 2008 Brigitte Cecilia Elwell passed away peacefully at home in Port Orchard, Washington on March 4, 2008. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 27, 1953, and graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1971. Her education continued at Grays Harbor College, then abroad for a year in Germany, before receiving a Bachelor's degree...