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Margaret Ann Durfey
Dec 28, 2006
Obituary Marge passed away peacefully in her home after a long illness. She was surrounded by loving family members. She was well known for her generous spirit, her sense of adventure, her creativity, and her quick wit, which she exhibited even in her illness. An adventurous soul, Marge was a member of the Gold Wing Touring Association (GWTA), and was...
Delpha M Gentili
Dec 27, 2006
Obituary Delpha Mae Gentili, 88, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, December 27, 2006. Delpha was born 9-12-1918 in Foley Minnesota, the daughter of Burl Johnson and Emma Fleck. Later she moved from Foley to Springfield OR in 1934. She married Elmer R. Gentili on 9-22-1941 in Tacoma WA. They lived in Tacoma with their children until 1957, when...
Marie A. Engle
Dec 26, 2006
Obituary Marie A. Engle, 85, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2006. Born in Los Angeles, she led a full and active life. She was one of the first women bank managers in the state and retired after 35 years in the banking industry. She was a member of the Fife Chamber of Commerce, the Washington Women's Business Association, Catholic...
Patricia A. Hellenkamp
Dec 26, 2006
Obituary Patricia Ann Hellenkamp, 76 died peacefully Saturday, December 23, 2006, shortly after being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. She is survived by husband Henry (Hank), sons Joel (Sherry), Greg, Terry (Amy), Chris (Donella) and Mark (Kimberly), and 12 grandchildren. Pat was born August 1, 1930 in Dunkerton, Iowa to Clarence and Myrtle Strain. She graduated from St. Catherine's University in...
Grace M Lawrence
Dec 25, 2006
Obituary Grace passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 25, 2006 at the age of 92. Born in Havre, Montana. She attended Visitation Villa in 1934 and the University of Florida in 1947. She graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in 1937 and was the first Nurse for the DuPont Powder Company in DuPont, Washington. She entered...
Louis J. Rousseau
Dec 24, 2006
Obituary Louis J. Rousseau January 14, 1920 - December 24, 2006 45 year owner and operator of the K Street Grill, WWII Veteran, lifelong member of The Elks Club, The Knights of Columbus, and "honorary" member of the Italian Community at Meile's. He was predeceased by his wife, Delphine, of 36 years. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Walter),...
Betty Jean Curry
Dec 23, 2006
Obituary To BJ, we offer our grateful appreciation for your presence in our lives, for teaching us about love and sacrifice and devotion; for your humility and honesty, and for your role as the consummate Mother to us all. BJ is a saint to us, although she would protest her embarassment over such high praise. (Sorry, Mom, but we know...
Dorothy Mae Wasner
Dec 21, 2006
Obituary It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Dorothy Wasner announce her peaceful passing on December 21, 2006 in (University City) Tacoma. She was born on July 8, 1924 in Pe Ell, WA to Francis and Belle Marie Rudolph. She moved to Tacoma as a young girl where she attended the Aquinas Academy. While there, she played the...
Rosalie Theresa Giuntoli
Dec 19, 2006
Obituary Rosalie "Nickie" T. Guintoli, 83, passed away on December 19, 2006. She was born April 11, 1923 in Newport News, Virginia. She served as a captain in the United States Army during World War II and at the front with the 8055th MASH unit in Korean War. After her time in the service she worked as a supervisor at...
Patricia Boyle
Dec 18, 2006
Obituary Patricia Boyle, 91 yrs. old, a long time resident of Tacoma passed away December 18, 2006. She is survived by her son John, also of Tacoma.
Monica Therese Lyons
Dec 14, 2006
Obituary Monica Teresa Lyons was born in Aberdeen, WA on 3/18/1951 and found peace on 12/14/2006. She was preceded in death by her father and infant son. She is survived by her 6 children: Robin (Randy) Cossette, Rebecca (Erik) Brotman,k Aaron (Sara) Downing. Anna (Scott) Miller, Meagan and Joseph Lyons; also by her grandchildren Tyler, Tanner, Peyton and Kiah and...
Casper Scherr
Dec 13, 2006
Obituary Cap Scherr, 89, died December 12, 2006. He was born in Strasburg, ND and grew up on a farm. The oldest of nin chilrdren, he took the responsibility of being the oldest and his helping with the family to heart. Cap was a Navy veteran of WWII, he then went to work in civil service at Fort Lewis where...
Stephen G Dean
Dec 11, 2006
Obituary Steve was born on November 8, 1953 in Tacoma, Washington. He was the second of three sons of Gordon Dean, M.D. and Florence Dean. Steve passed away on December 11, 2006. Steve attended grade school in Redding, California, where he led an idyllic childhood playing in the woods with his older brother. He graduated from Curtis High School in...
Patricia Earline Proctor
Dec 11, 2006
Obituary Patricia Earline Proctor, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, left us suddenly December 11, 2006 due to complications from cancer. Pat leaves behind her husband of 52 ? years, Phillip Maurice "Joe" Proctor, 5 children, 5 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. She is survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother, all residing in Maryland. The first viewing will be...
Patrick Connell Comfort
Dec 9, 2006
Obituary Patrick Comfort, 76, died December 9, 2006. He was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Bellarmine Prep, Gonzaga University and NYU, with a scholarship, to receive his law degree. Pat practiced law in Tacoma for many years. He was a past president of the Washington State Bar Association, a member and past president of the Fircrest Golf Club,...
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