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James Andrew Novak
May 31, 2007
Obituary Jim Novak, life time resident of Tacoma & Fife, WA passed away on May 31st, 2007 peacefully surrounded by his family. Born Feb 2, 1920, the youngest of 10 siblings. Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather. After retiring from his welding-blacksmith business in 1982, he kept busy in his garden raising vegetables and his favorite tomatoes for...
Edmund Jacob Wernofsky
May 26, 2007
Obituary Edmund Wernofsky was born February 14, 1916 in Krem, North Dakota. His wife Clara Bender Wernofsky predeceased him. He is survived by his daughters: Carla Pemberton and Marcia McLaughlin and grandchildren: JoMarie Hegarty, Christine Pemberton, Patrick McLaughlin, Kelly Neilson and 8 great-grandchildren. Private family graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to...
James Allen Van Horne
May 24, 2007
Obituary James Allen Van Horne James Allen Van Horne, born April 15, 1941, died May 24, 2007 at home. He was a lifetime Tacoma resident, army veteran and retired from the Milwaukee Railroad. Jim's real passion was cars and he loved building street rods, he was a member of the Old Timers Car Club. Jim is survived by his brother...
Carol Milgard
May 24, 2007
Obituary Carol Berry Milgard Was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 and is now at peace and in the arms of her best friend and love of her life. Carol had a strong faith and was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Lakewood and is now in the presence of...
Fernando Sandoval
May 24, 2007
Obituary Fernando Sandoval December 2, 1989 ?" May 24, 2007 A wonderful son, a great brother and a best friend with such a promising future ahead of him had it cut short on May 24, 2007 at 9:30 pm. He was shot by three individuals at a park near his home. So many young teenagers being killed with guns these...
Myron James Mcnerthney
May 17, 2007
Obituary Myron James "Jim" McNerthney Myron James "Jim" McNerthney, age 85, passed away in Bellingham, WA at his home he shared with his daughter and grandchildren. He was with his family and his new found family of wonderful caregivers. Jim was born in Tacoma, WA on April 15, 1922 and lived there until he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He...
Melvin John Johnson, Jr
May 15, 2007
Obituary Melvin John Johnson (1937-2007) Born on December 15, 1937 and passed May 15, 2007. He graduated with the class of 1957 from Lincoln High School and graduated class of '63 from Central Washington University and received a BA, Masters & Doctorate in psychology. He went into US Air Force and retired as Major. He was a retired teacher and...
Ruby Mcfadden
May 13, 2007
Obituary Ruby M. McFadden ?" "Nana", mother, sister and friend passed away on May 13, 2007 in Tacoma, WA. She was born in Shobonier, IL in 1918 and lived in Tacoma since 1944 after serving in the Army Medical Corp. at Madigan Hospital during WWII.
Alan Roy Douglas Lomheim
May 10, 2007
Obituary Alan R.D. Lomheim 6/3/1931 to 5/10/2007 Alan passed away due to multiple medical complications. Alan was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As a young lad of 14, Alan learned to play the drums and joined the Royal Canadian Legion Band. He then learned to play the pipes and continued in the band. Alan then joined the R.C.A.F....
Robert L Burton
May 10, 2007
Obituary Robert Lee Burton Robert Lee Burton "Bob", a lifelong north-end Tacoma resident passed into his Lord's presence at his home May 10th surrounded with the comfort of his family. Bob attended St. Patrick School, Marymount Academy, graduated from Bellarmine and attended Seattle University. He was pondering the priesthood before he met his wife of nearly 50 years, Jeannette Elaine...
Bob Coburn
May 10, 2007
Obituary Bob E. Coburn, died peacefully May 10, 2007 at home. He was a retired brakeman from the Railroad, and a member of VFW #969. Bob is survived by his wife Phyllis; children, Bob E. Coburn, Jr., Jack (Jo) Coburn, Jinny (Duane) Lerew; Jerry (Janet) Henkel. He is also survived by grandchildren, Duane Lerew Jr., Annique Lerew, Monica Lerew, Michael...
Marcia Elise Smith
May 3, 2007
Obituary Born on December 1, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan to Dr. Dwight and Eunice Ernest. Raised in Peoria, Illinois. She attended Antioch High School, Berkley College, and Santa Clara University. She married Leo Gilbert Smith January 26, 1952, and enjoyed 55 years of marriage. She and Leo have four children Mathew, Maralee, Bridget, and Rusty. Marcia was active with her...
Eileen Marie Cappello
May 1, 2007
Obituary Eileen was born August 1955 she passed into eternal life with Jesus Christ on May 1, 2007 Her parents Eugene and Helen Cappello preceded her in death. She is survived by her sisters Dolores Grisaffe, Janet Mello, Kathy (Rick) Mercier, Margaret (Gary) Jensen and Susan (Bob) Rigg, 13 nieces and nephews, 20 great-nieces and nephews. We wish to thank...
Margaret Cohoe
May 1, 2007
Obituary Margaret passed away peacefully on May 1, 2007 at age 72. She bravely and with a positive attitude battled Multiple Sclerosis for over forty-four years. When diagnosed, she made a conscious decision to lead an absolutely normal family life. She did just that, raising four sons, supporting her husband's career, volunteering in several capacities at both Church and school,...
Joseph John, Jr.
May 1, 2007
Obituary Joseph "Sonny" John died at home in Fife, WA at the age of 70 on May 1st, 2007. Sonny was born 9/16/1936 in Nisqually, WA. He was a retired landscaper. Sonny enjoyed trout and, salmon fishing, also enjoyed his trips with the Puyallup Tribal Elders luncheons. He is survived by his brothers, Henry (Mary Jo) John of Tacoma, Francis...
Felisa V. De Borja
Apr 30, 2007
Obituary Felisa was born in the Philippines on August 23, 1918. She joined our Creator on April 30, 2007 in West Covina, California. She and her husband Gregorio immigrated to Washington State from the Philippines at the age of 63. They joined their son and lived in Tacoma from 1980 to 1998. Shortly after her husband Gregorio's death in 1997,...
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