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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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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...
Gerald Edward Bucsko
Mar 2, 2008
Obituary Gerald Edward Bucsko, 75, died March 2, 2008 in Tacoma. He was born April 28, 1932 in Seattle. Jerry graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School and Lincoln High School. He was a Marine Veteran of the Korean War, a member of the VFW, Bellarmine Boosters, Elks Lodge and St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He enjoyed bowling, golf, fishing and most...
Genevieve Demeyer
Mar 2, 2008
Obituary Genevieve DeMeyer was born Oct. 16, 1913, in Eureka, Calif., the fourth of eight children of Francis and Florinda Early. She died Sunday, March 2, in Fort Collins. She was raised on her parents' dairy farm until her father lost the use of one of his hands in an equipment accident.
Bradley Jay Frostad
Mar 1, 2008
Obituary Bradley Jay Frostad Aug 14, 1965 ?" Mar 1, 2008 Brad was born in Colville, Wa, graduated from Kettle Falls High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. Brad was employed by and became a partner in Motors and Controls Corp. in Kent, Wa. Brad is survived by daughters Alex 19, Samantha 17 and Tommie 9, wife Danielle,...
Robert N. Bowser
Feb 27, 2008
Obituary Robert N. Bowser "Sandy" Robert N. Bowser (Sandy to all who knew him) passed away peacefully on Feb 27, 2008 at age 83. He was born on May 23, 1924 in Springfield, MA and grew up in Concord, MA. He served in the Army for 3 years during WWII, primarily in the Pacific Theater and the Aleutian Islands. Following...
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