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Donald J. Mescher
Jul 10, 2006
Obituary Donald J. Mescher, a Tacoma resident since 1955, passed away on July 10 90th birthday. He was born in Burlington, Iowa, and moved to Los Angeles, California with his family when he was three years old. After serving in the Merchant Marines during WW II, he started a construction business in Springfield, Missouri, where he met his first wife,...
Elizabeth Demanovich
Jul 9, 2006
Obituary Elizabeth Demanovich Elizabeth Demanovich, 93, died July 9, 2006. She was a longtime member of the Retail Clerks Union, and Retired from J.C. Penney Co. She was also a member of the Retired Public Employee's Council and volunteered many hours at St. Joseph Hospital. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, John; step-children, Linda Glein and John Demanovich; two grandsons,...
Michael Allen Tome
Jul 8, 2006
Obituary MICHAEL ALLEN TOME Beloved Son and Brother Mike "J.R." became one of God's angels suddenly as a result of an accident at his home on July 8, 2006. He was a native of Tacoma, graduated from Clover Park High School in 2004 and was a Senior Installer at Best Buy, Tacoma. He was a Second Degree Black Belt with...
Sylvia E. Carl
Jul 7, 2006
Obituary Sylvia Carl, born September 17, 1913, died July 6, 2006. Born and raised in Tacoma she was a lifelong member of St. Rita's Catholic Church, a member of P.I.A., past president of the Sons and Daughters of Italy, and she also belonged to St. Rita's Sodality and the Elks Lodge. Sylvia was known for her Italian cooking and wonderful...
Robert Danforth Shenkel
Jul 2, 2006
Obituary Robert D. Shenkel Robert "Red" Shenkel, of Gig Harbor, died Sunday July 2, at the age of 86 years. He was a long time resident of Tacoma and a member of Sacred Heart Parish. In 1990 Robert and Lucille, (His devoted wife of 64 years), moved to Gig Harbor and became members of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. A veteran...
Mary Cecelia Strehlau
Jun 23, 2006
Obituary Mary Strehlau died Friday, June 23, 2006 at Sunshine Gardens Nursing Home in Spokane, WA at the age of 90. Mary spent much of her life in Tacoma, volunteering her time at St. Frances Cabrini Church and parish school. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erwin, in 1977. Mary is survived by her son, Denis; her daughters,...
Betty Jane Daly
Jun 21, 2006
Obituary Betty Jane Daly, 68, died June 21, 2006 in Lakewood. She is survived by her husband; Jim Daly, children; Linda (Donald) Bethke, David (Davlyne) Daly, grandchildren; Chris (Etsuko) Bethke, Scott Bethke. Private family Entombment at Tacoma Mausoleum. Memorial services will be Saturday, July 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m. at Lake City Community Church, 8810 Lawndale Ave. SW, Lakewood, WA. In...
Anne Virginia Reed Davies
Jun 20, 2006
Obituary Anne Reed Davies, a native of Tacoma passed away on June 20, 2006 surrounded by her loving family of caregivers at her residence at Franke Tobey Jones. Anne had a successful and rewarding career in ladies fashion apparel and specialized in better dresses at Peoples Store for many years. She enjoyed golf, tennis, horseback riding and long walks in...
John Martin Welsh
Jun 18, 2006
Obituary John Martin Welsh, son of William (dec.) and Sue Welsh (dec.), brother of Bill Welsh (dec.) and Catherine Cline, died on Father's Day, June 18th after a valiant 15 year struggle with Parkinson's Disease. John leaves behind his wife of 47 years Janet, and four children: John Welsh, Jr. (Kelly), Jennifer O'Loughlin (Tom), Jerilynn Mohrbacher (Dan), and Jody DeGroot...
Steven Gerard Willard
Jun 14, 2006
Obituary Steven G. Willard, 46, died June 14, 2006 in California. He is survived by his mother; Mary Anne Willard, brothers; John (Terry) Willard, Donald Willard, Barney Willard, sister; Diane (Carl) Hickman and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Barney J. and brother Louis. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 24, 2006, 12:30 p.m. at the...
Eugene V. Emtman
Jun 14, 2006
Obituary Geno was born June 27, 1944 to Clarence and Irene Emtman at St. Joseph Medical Center. Gene was a Tacoma native who attended Stadium High school and worked as a machinist at TAM Engineering for 32 years. Gene met the love of his life and married Jannie Santino in June of 1979. Their longstanding dedication to one another was...
Margaret M. Reeves
Jun 11, 2006
Obituary MARGARET M. REEVES Margaret M. Reeves, 94, died June 11, 2006 in University Place. She was a lifetime Tacoma resident and a graduate of Lincoln High School. She is survived by her sons, Richard (Sandra) Reeves and James Reeves, grandsons, Troy, Jason, Jesse, Ruben and Steven, 3 great grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, William in...
Diana Strait
Jun 10, 2006
Obituary DIANA STRAIT Diana Strait was born November 29th, 1933 and passed to heaven June 10, 2006. Our most giving and loving Wife, Mother, friend and inspiration, transitioned to enter heaven to be at peace with God forever. Diana had the most vibrant personality and giving heart of any angel on earth. Diana overcame many obstacles in her life, always...
Dorothy Marie Truckey
Jun 9, 2006
Obituary DOROTHY MARIE TRUCKEY Mrs. Dorothy "Dottie" Truckey, widow of Dr. Bob Truckey, was called by our Lord on June 9th, 2006. Dottie Truckey was born in Seattle, daughter of Valeria and Augustus Biebel, on April 1 5, 1926. She graduated from Holy Names Academy in 1944. Dottie then attended Seattle University and the Providence School of Nursing, where she...
Helen J. Pruett
Jun 5, 2006
Obituary HELEN J. PRUETT Helen J. Pruett, 92, was born in East Helena, MT, June 3, 1914 and died in University Place on June 5, 2006. A Tacoma resident since 1920, she had worked in retail sales for more than 50 years. Helen continued working until age 91 at Pt. Defiance - Ruston Senior Center and the University Place Senior...
Patrick Torelli
Jun 1, 2006
Obituary Patrick was born in Casacalenda, Italy on January 14, 1917. He immigrated through Ellis Island and settled in Rainier Valley in Seattle, Washington. He graduated in 1936 from Franklin High School. He was awarded the Purple Heart while serving in WW II for the U.S. Army. He married his Italian bride, Lorenzina in 1949. He worked for the United...
Harvey Lee Landgrebe
Jun 1, 2006
Obituary Harvey Lee Landgrebe Harvey Lee Landgrebe died suddenly at home 06/01/2006 at the age of 60. He was born on 08/22/45 he son of Charles and Lena. Harvey grew up in Elk Plain and resided in the Puget Sound area his entire life. As we say goodbye to Harvey we say hello to a rich flood of wonderful memories...
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