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David  Greenawalt Mckeever

David Greenawalt Mckeever

Nov 27, 2006

Obituary David Greenawalt McKeever, 61, passed away suddenly on November 27, 2006. He was born October 15, 1945 in Puyallup to Donald G. and Mary (Curtis) McKeever. He is survived by his brother Doug McKeever and wife Audrey, both of Bellingham, his niece Shannon McKeever of Seattle, and nephew Scott McKeever of Tacoma. Dave served in the U.S. Army in...

Gertrude Olson

Gertrude Olson

Nov 25, 2006

Obituary Gertrude "Trudi" McConnell Olson, 88, died November 25, 2006. She was a lifetime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church having been baptized and married there. Gertrude was an active parishioner always willing to help whenever Father called. "Gertie" was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Mark W. McConnell and survived by their three children; daughters Norma...

Joe Domitrovich

Joe Domitrovich

Nov 23, 2006

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Mervyn  Owen Evans

Mervyn Owen Evans

Nov 22, 2006

Obituary Mervyn Owen Evans, age 75 - family man, outdoorsman, company man, world traveler- died Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at home in Tacoma. Merv is survived by his wife of 53 years, the love of his life, Beverly; his mother, Alyce Stuart; four sons: Guy, Gregg (Maria), Gary (Diah) and Garth (Therese), and five grandsons: Stuart and Logan, Walker, and...

Lance  M. Greeway

Lance M. Greeway

Nov 22, 2006

Obituary Lance M. Greenway August 14, 1947 - November 22, 2006 Lance died unexpectedly in his home on Nov. 22, 2006. Lance was born in Denver, Colorado and attended Englewood High School. After a brief time in the Marine Corp, he attended the Englewood Beauty College and became a licensed hair dresser. Lance moved to Alaska and worked at the...

Carol  Patricia Berntson

Carol Patricia Berntson

Nov 22, 2006

Obituary Carol Powell-Berntson age 60, of Tacoma, passed away peacefully at Hospice House in University Place, WA after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was an active member of Skyline Presbyterian Church, served on the Board of Habitat for Humanity for 6 years and received the Presbyterian Women's National Achievement Award in 1989. Some of our mom's greatest joys...

Randall  Dean Patterson

Randall Dean Patterson

Nov 20, 2006

Obituary Randall Dean Patterson, 54, of Tacoma, Washington passed away Monday, November 20, 2006. Born August 10, 1952 in Twin Falls, Idaho, he was the husband of Barbara (Lake) Patterson and the father to Debra Bramlett and Kellie Patterson, grandfather to Madisyn and Sala, and son of the late Dean and Sharon Patterson. Randy was a deeply devoted father, husband,...

Mary  Marie Metcalf

Mary Marie Metcalf

Nov 17, 2006

Obituary Mary Marie Metcalf, 69, passed away peacefully November 17, 2006. She is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, children, grand children, great grand children and many caring friends. Mary devoted her life to helping and giving to others through the First Christian Church at 602 N. Orchard St. where services will be held on November 25,...

Willie  N Mosley

Willie N Mosley

Nov 12, 2006

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

William  George Mitchell

William George Mitchell

Nov 12, 2006

Obituary William G. Mitchell, age 50, of Tacoma continued onto the next step of God's plan on November 12, 2006. A generous friend to many, Bill was known for his vast depth of concern for the lives of those close to him. He cherished his family and friends - a feeling that was reciprocated by each of them, which was...

Helen  Gertrude Harmon

Helen Gertrude Harmon

Nov 12, 2006

Obituary Mom passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, Nov. 122006. Born Sept. 13, 1923 in Kremlin MT to Edward and Mary Bohlig into a family of 8 children. She came from the treeless rolling hills of the Opheim prairies, loving to walk the prairie with her dog Terry, often thinking the clouds were so big and close that...

Christian  Valentine Matz

Christian Valentine Matz

Nov 9, 2006

Obituary Christian Valentine Matz "Together Forever" Christian passed away peacefully on November 9, 2006 to join his wife Caroline, who passed away last November 16, 2005. They enjoyed 70 years of married life. Christian was born on May 31, 1914 to Justina and Christian Matz in Estevan Saskatchewan, Canada. Of a family of eight children, he is the last surviving...

Russell  Martin Bowser

Russell Martin Bowser

Nov 9, 2006

Obituary A much loved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to so many, Russell passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2006. He was a lifelong resident of Tacoma who loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He was a member of the Tacoma Elks Club and a long-time bowler at Pacific Lanes. For the past 8 years, he...

Pierino Pasquarosa

Pierino Pasquarosa

Nov 7, 2006

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Phyllis  A Buchner

Phyllis A Buchner

Nov 7, 2006

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Marla  Joan Hughes

Marla Joan Hughes

Nov 1, 2006

Obituary Marla Joan Hughes, loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, began her new life in heaven on Wednesday, November 1, 2006. She was born in Long Beach, California, on January 25, 1939. She graduated from Bremerton High School in 1956. She met her husband W. J. (Bill) Hughes and married him on June 6, 1959. She was...

Thomas  R. Zurfluh

Thomas R. Zurfluh

Oct 31, 2006

Obituary Thomas R. Zurfluh, 79 a lifetime area resident died October 31, 2006. He was born in Tacoma and grew up in the Steilacoom area, He was a member of the Clover Park High School Class of 1945, a WWII Army Veteran, and served in Japan, and in General MacArthur's Honor Guard. After the war Tom returned to the area...

Ernestine  Marie Guillette

Ernestine Marie Guillette

Oct 31, 2006

Obituary Ernestine "Tina" Guillette died at home on October 31st after a battle with lung cancer. She was born June 21, 1931 to the proud parents of Ernest and Lena Malley in Athol, Massachusetts. In 1951, she married Leon "Gil" Guillette who preceded her in death. The couple moved their young family to Tacoma in 1959 and after her husband's...

John  Edward Koval

John Edward Koval

Oct 30, 2006

Obituary John Edward Koval, age 78 of Federal Way passed away in his sleep at home October 30, 2006. Born August 23, 1928 to John J. Koval and Mary D. Soltis of Tacoma. He was a graduate of Puyallup High School and served as a Cpl. in the Army during the Korean conflict. He graduated from the Seattle Police Academy...

Rolando  Venta Fraga

Rolando Venta Fraga

Oct 30, 2006

Obituary Rolando Venta Fraga, born December 12, 1959 in Havana, Cuba, passed away October 30, 2006 in Tacoma. He lived in Tacoma since the age of 8 years and was proud to be an American. He worked at Simpson for over 10 years and loved his job. He is survived by 4 children: J. R., Rachel, Randi, and Annika, whom...