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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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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