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John Tony Sankovich
Oct 30, 2006
Obituary John T. Sankovich, 84, died Monday, October 30, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born in Aberdeen, moved to Eatonville and settled in Tacoma when he was 4 years old. John went through Tacoma Schools, graduated from Lincoln High School in 1940 and later attended the University of Washington. After high school graduation John joined the military and...
Don J. Scalara
Oct 25, 2006
Obituary Don died peacefully and went to our lord on October 25, 2006. Born October 23, 1924 in Tacoma, Washington, he was the son of Michael and Teresa Scalara. Growing up in the midst of the depression, Don had a love for cars that led him to found Century R.V., a hallmark of South Tacoma and a successful business that...
Charles Richard Dolph
Oct 22, 2006
Obituary Charles Richard "Dick" Dolph "A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." Born April 17th 1939 in Hood River, Oregon Charles Richard "Dick" Dolph passed away peacefully on October 22, 2006 surrounded by his children Christopher, Rachel, Tina and Paris, their mother, Jeannette; daughter in law, Eryca and son in law,...
Judith Ann Gray
Oct 16, 2006
Obituary Judith Ann Gray, 69, a lifetime area resident died October 16, 2006. She was a longtime member of the Bedrock Prospectors Club and had been treasurer for more than 10 years. Judy's family was the most important thing to her as were her friends, many of whom she kept in contact with since high school. Judy is survived by...
Pamela Anne Prukop
Oct 15, 2006
Obituary Pamela Prukop, 47, died Sunday, October 15, 2006 surrounded by her family. She was born December 3, 1958 in San Diego, CA, she graduated from Governor John R. Rogers High School in Puyallup, and had been an area resident most of her life. Pamela could find the beauty in anything, whether it was natural or man made if there...
Joseph Paul Vleming
Oct 12, 2006
Obituary Joe Vleming 46, died October 12, 2006 after a 14 month battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Franklin Pierce High School and an area resident all of his life. Joe was a truly caring and sincere man; he was more concerned about you than himself. He enjoyed golfing and fishing and was an especially wonderful uncle to...
Lillian G. Peck
Oct 11, 2006
Obituary Lillian Peck, age 89, passed away peacefully at home October 11, 2006. Lillian was born December 8, 1916 to Ivan and Marija Medvedic in Roslyn, Washington. She graduated from Cle Elum High School in 1937 and moved to Tacoma to attend beauty school. Lillian then worked as a beauty operator in Tacoma and Roslyn. In 1942 she married Louis...
Joann Harold
Oct 5, 2006
Obituary JoAnn Harold JoAnn Harold, born May 13, 1942, died October 5, 2006. A loving wife, mother and grandmother she was a lifetime Tacoma resident and retired from the Tacoma School District #10 after more than 30 years. JoAnn is survived by her husband of 45 years, Wayne L. Harold; Daughter, Beth (Howie) Zelefsky, grandchildren, Corrie, Jonathan and Julie; daughter,...
Robert Garrison
Oct 4, 2006
Obituary Robert H. Garrison March 10, 1917 - October 4, 2006 Bob Garrison, 89 years young, died October 4, 2006. Born in Connell, Washington, he was the youngest of three children born to Dayton Burt and Bonnie Garrison. Bob grew up in Centralia, Washington and graduated in pharmacy from the University of Washington in 1939. It was at the UW...
Robert Hunt
Oct 4, 2006
Obituary ROBERT (ROBBIE) MORGAN HUNT Robbie was a very "special person". He was born in Tacoma on November 22, 1976. He passed away on October 4, 2006 at Tacoma General Hospital with heart complications. He attended Geiger Elementary, McIlvaigh Middle School and graduated from Foss High School in 1996. He was employed by Centerforce in Lakewood. Robbie lived in Tacoma...
Pearlyn Qualheim
Oct 3, 2006
Obituary Pearl Qualheim Pearl Qualheim, was born March 26, 1922, in Tacoma and died October 3, 2006 in Federal Way. She is survived by her two children, 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Erling Qualheim, Sr. in July of 2005. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 9, 2006, 10:00...
Lena Almquist
Oct 1, 2006
Obituary Lena Almquist (Cvitovich) Lena was born on Aug. 8th, 1913 in Bol, Croatia, the first of four children born to Kate and Toma Cvitovich, and passed away Oct. 1, 2006. They migrated to America when Lena was 6 months old, and settled in the "Old Town" district of Tacoma. She married Harold Almquist and raised two children: Harry and...
Leslie Edward Herring
Sep 30, 2006
Obituary Les E. Herring, age 60, was born in French Camp, CA., on 6/18/1946. He passed away Sat. Sept. 30, 2006 at a local hospital after a long and brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, 2 children, 3 grandchildren, mother and sister. All family and friends are invited to an Open House Celebration of his life...
Jean M Valle
Sep 29, 2006
Obituary Our beloved Jean "Maunie" Valle died September 29, 2006 in Tacoma, Washington. She was born Maude Launa Harrington on July 16, 1914 to parents Thomas Clay and Gnelia of Clearwater, Kansas. She moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1941 and lived there until her retirement in 1978 when she moved to Tacoma. Her wonderful sense of humor and love of...
Lorraine Mildred Hawkins
Sep 24, 2006
Obituary Lorraine Hawkins passed away at the age of 82, September 24, 2006. In spite of years of illness, she was always happy, fun-loving, kind and thoughtful of others. She was a pillar in the 38th Street community as a business owner of the Carousel Pet Shop form 1963 to 1976. She was involved in various organizations and clubs, American...
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