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Ralph Thomas Tomberg, Jr.

Ralph Thomas Tomberg, Jr.

Aug 5, 2023

Ralph Thomas “Tom” Tomberg Jr.

Son of Ralph T. Tomberg Sr. and Barbara A. (Leal) Tomberg.  Tom was born on January 1, 1958 in Honolulu, Hawaii and passed away on August 5, 2023 in Tacoma Washington.

He is survived by his daughter, Thomasine Christa Wolfgram, his parents, his aunts Janet Leal and Pat Iannello, cousins...

Catherine Ann Brennan

Catherine Ann Brennan

Jul 30, 2023

Fircrest, Washington - Catherine Ann Brennan passed away on July 30th at the age of 90. She was born in Barnesville Minnesota and resided in Fircrest Washington. She retired 34 years ago as an Executive Branch Manager for Transamerica. She attended Comstock High School in Minnesota. She is survived by daughters Terril Brennan, Patricia Brennan- Coil (Jim), Janet Brennan...

Kathryn Louise Sundquist

Kathryn Louise Sundquist

Jul 29, 2023

Kathryn Sundquist, a loved follower of Jesus, passed on to Heaven on July 29, 2023.  She was born in Everett, WA to Andrew and Myrtle Robeck and at a young age accepted Christ as her Savior.  She graduated from Aberdeen High School where she played on the school tennis team and played the violin in the orchestra.  She graduated...

Ralph Loucken Hopf

Ralph Loucken Hopf

Jul 20, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Ralph Loucken Hopf. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Elizabeth Ann Cook

Elizabeth Ann Cook

Jul 18, 2023

Liz was born in Portland, Or and passed away in Tacoma, Wa on July 18, 2023. She was 91 years old. Liz was preceded in death by her husband Dick and her brother Tom (Ann). She is survived by her three children: Dale (Terri), Jeff (Susan) and Lisa (Robert). Along with six grandchildren: Melissa (Shane), Steven, Jeffrey (Sonia), Kevin...

Dolores "Dolly" Marie Hagan

Dolores "Dolly" Marie Hagan

Jul 18, 2023

Dolores “Dolly” Marie HAGAN

Born July 15, 1929 in Tacoma Dolly passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023 in the same city she was born in.  Dolly lived life to the fullest in all that she did.  As a devout Catholic her faith occupied much of her time yet she still had the uncanny ability to find...

Elizabeth Juul Breen

Elizabeth Juul Breen

Jul 18, 2023

Elizabeth Juul Breen passed away peacefully in Tacoma, Washington on July 18, 2023, with her family at her side. Born before World War II in San Francisco, Elizabeth led a life of adventure and lifelong intellectual curiosity.

After graduating from UC Berkeley with a degree in English, Elizabeth taught school while also traveling through Europe and South...

Rita Janine Vincent

Rita Janine Vincent

Jul 13, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Rita Janine Vincent. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Susan Marie Bakowski

Susan Marie Bakowski

Jul 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Susan Marie Bakowski. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Harold Theodore Hartinger

Harold Theodore Hartinger

Jul 10, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Harold Theodore Hartinger. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sharyl Marie Taylor

Sharyl Marie Taylor

Jul 9, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Sharyl Marie Taylor. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Claire Elizabeth Sadlier

Claire Elizabeth Sadlier

Jul 8, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Claire Elizabeth Sadlier. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Gilbert Michael Morin

Gilbert Michael Morin

Jul 6, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Gilbert Michael Morin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Valerie Paynton Navarro

Valerie Paynton Navarro

Jul 4, 2023

Valerie Paynton Navarro passed away at home with her husband by her side in Tacoma, WA at the age of 68 on July 4, 2023.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, stepmother, sister, family member and friend.

Her love of Russian, French and other World Languages led to a teaching career and a PhD...

Douglas Francis O'Brien

Douglas Francis O'Brien

Jul 1, 2023

Douglas Francis O’Brien May 19,1932  -  July 1, 2023

Douglas Francis O’Brien passed away embraced in love. He leaves a legacy of strong faith, an enduring love of family and personal sense of humor.

He was born to Frank and Susan O’Brien in Seattle, WA. He attended John Hay kindergarten where he met and ultimately...

Debra Jo Landis

Debra Jo Landis

Jun 30, 2023

Debra Jo Landis passed away Friday, June 28th, 2023, at the Northwest Retirement Center, in Tacoma, WA.

Deb Landis was born June 23rd, 1955, to Art and Yvonne Landis.  Deb was just 13 when her father passed away in 1968. She had two brothers Bob & Jim. Bob passed away in 1988. Deb was an aunt to...

Brian D Coulson

Brian D Coulson

Jun 28, 2023

Brian D Coulson August 23, 1947 ~ June 28, 2023 (age 75)

Brian D Coulson, a dedicated community member and family man, passed away on June 28, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born in Lakeview, Michigan on August 23, 1947, to George M. Coulson and Dorothy E. Coulson (Swarthout) and raised on their small...

Helga Erna (Scharlach)  Maxwell

Helga Erna (Scharlach) Maxwell

Jun 27, 2023

Helga Erna Maxwell, September 14, 1939 – June 27, 2023

Helga Erna Maxwell (Nee Scharlach), 83, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Tacoma, WA, after suffering several debilitating strokes.  Helga lived in West Seattle, WA, for the past 10 years, and before that resided in La Cañada, CA, for over 40 years.

Helga was born...

Elizabeth Antush

Elizabeth Antush

Jun 26, 2023

Betty, or Betty Ann, died peacefully in Spokane, WA, on June 26, 2023.

Daughter of William A. Harn Sr and Kezia (Gwinnett) Harn. She was raised in Kent, WA and graduated from Kent-Meridian High School (1953) and from Seattle University (1957) where she received her degree in Education and met her beloved husband, Jerry. She taught in...

Jack Leming Daniel Jr.

Jack Leming Daniel Jr.

Jun 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jack Leming Daniel, Jr., of Tacoma, Washington. Jack passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023, in University Place, Washington.

Jack was born on August 27, 1943, in Madison County, Tennessee to Ruby and Jack Daniel, Sr. while his father was serving overseas in WWII. They then...