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C. Claire Cooper
Apr 9, 2006
Obituary C. Claire Cooper A native of Tacoma, Claire died April 9, 2006 in Tacoma. She graduated as a teacher from Seattle University and taught elementary school in the Panama Canal for 14 years. She is survived by her brother William (Doris) Cooper of Alaska, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 18, 2006, 11:00 a.m....
Freda Vollmer Michels
Apr 9, 2006
Obituary Freda Vollmer Michels Freda Michels, born on a wheat farm in Waitsburg, Washington on March 9, 1914, passed away in Tacoma, Washington on April 9, 2006. She was the daughter of Henry and Katherine McCall Vollmer, the wife of Lloyd Michels who preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by two sons, Lee of Eugene, Oregon, and...
Gladys Miller
Apr 8, 2006
Obituary Gladys Miller Gladys Miller went home to be with our Lord on April 8, 2006 in Tacoma, Washington. Mrs. Miller was born November 28, 1910 in Yelm, Washington to parents Emery and Annie McLaughlin Whitlatch. The family moved to Butte, Montana in 1914. She graduated from Butte High School and Montana Normal School in Dillon, Montana. She received her...
Jean Dolores Laviola
Apr 5, 2006
Obituary JEAN DOLORES LAVIOLA Jean Dolores Laviola, 73, died April 5, 2006 in Tacoma. She was a graduate of St. Leo High School in 1951 and had retired from Good Samaritan Hospital. Jean had battled cancer for more than 30 years and will be remembered as having never given up. She is survived by her children: Dr. Mark (Marilyn) Laviola,...
Rose Louise Durkin
Apr 4, 2006
Obituary Rose L. Durkin "I have fought the good fight I have finished the course I have kept the faith." Rose Lorraine Durkin passed away peacefully in the arms of her family on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 after a long and productive life. Lorraine was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 9, 1920 to Edward P. and Rose Cecelia...
Donald L. Baughn
Apr 3, 2006
Obituary Donald L. Baughn Donald L. Baughn, 57, died April 3, 2006 in Tacoma. He was a lifetime Tacoma resident. He is finally at peace. Inurnment at Calvary Cloisters. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Clyde D. Reed
Apr 2, 2006
Obituary Clyde D. Reed Clyde D. Reed, 83, died April 2, 2006 in University Place. He was a longtime breeder of Champion Bloodhounds that were successfully used in search and rescue operations. Clyde and his first wife Lena were the pioneers of the Northwest Bloodhounds Search and Rescue organization. He will be remembered for his willingness to share his knowledge...
Margaret Wadsworth Bayliss
Mar 27, 2006
Obituary Margaret Wadsworth Bayliss (dear Meg) August 23, 1920 - March 27, 2006 Meg unexpectedly left these earthly bounds at 11:54 a.m. on March 27, a victim of congestive heart failure and COPD. She will be missed forever by her best friend, companion over these last 32 years and sometime caregiver Anita Sonia Moceri, of their home in Fircrest. She...
Elmer Francis Schoenecker
Mar 25, 2006
Obituary Elmer Francis Schoenecker was born April 6, 1927 in Nashua, Minnesota, the 8th of 11 children born to Barthel & Angela Schoeneker, and died March 25, 2006 in University Place. He moved to Kansas in 1933 after his father died of pneumonia. Elmer joined the Navy in 1943 at the age of 16 and had been a P.O.W. in...
James Peter Schwab
Mar 18, 2006
Obituary Born in Tacoma, WA, to Pete and Jennie Schwab, Jim was a most beloved and precious husband to his wife, Bonnie, and was greatly adored by his children and grandchildren. Dad's faith and love in the Lord grew stronger with each passing day. He accepted the Lord's will for his life and he fulfilled his wish to be water...
Dan Walter Boyce
Mar 14, 2006
Obituary Dan W. Boyce, 55, died March 13, 2006. Dan enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with his wife at their property in Mossy Rock, fishing and bowling. He was a former forklift operator at Nalley's Fine Foods. Dan is survived by his wife, Deborah; son, Dan Christopher (Pam); grandchildren, Jennifer and Crystal. He is also survived by his sister, Linda...
Lavelle Celia Hansen
Mar 12, 2006
Obituary LaVelle Celia (Larsen) Hansen Aug. 30, 1931 - March 12, 2006 LaVelle Hansen was born in Olympia, Washington and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. She studied Humanities in college and then went on to teach special education in the Franklin Pierce School District for eleven years. She continued her career with Centerforce, working with disabled adults. She...
Jay W. Fuchs
Mar 11, 2006
Obituary Jay W. Fuchs Jay Fuchs, 65, died March 11, 2006 surrounded by his family at Franciscan Hospice House. Jay grew up in Tacoma. He attended Holy Cross School, graduated from Bellarmine Prep in 1958 and attended Gonzaga University in Spokane before returning to Tacoma. He retired from Puget Sound Bank after 32 years of service as a Vice President....
Hideo James Kinoshita
Mar 11, 2006
Obituary Hideo James Kinoshita May 9, 1912 - March 11, 2006 Jim was born in Tacoma, Washington and graduated from Fife High School in 1930. He was offered a college athletic scholarship but declined in order to help support his family. He opened the Kinoshita Produce Company in 1938 and married Reiko Sally Morihiro in 1940. The couple was interned...
Anna Gavigan
Mar 7, 2006
Obituary Anna "Nana" Gavigan Anna Gavigan, 76, died peacefully at home on March 7th, 2006, surrounded by her family. She was born in Scotland on October 5th, 1929, but was Irish to the core. Nana grew up in Meentashask, Ardara Parish, County Donegal, Ireland. Her childhood sweetheart and neighbor on the mountains near Ardara was Charlie Gavigan of Lough NaLoughraman....
Bremner W. Kelly
Mar 1, 2006
Obituary BILL KELLY Bremner "Bill" W. Kelly, 77, died March 1, 2006 in Lakewood, WA. He had retired from Nalley Fine Foods and was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Florence; children, Kevin, Colin, Kenneth, Tim and Scott Kelly, Kathleen Valley and Christina Childs; brother, James Kelly, Scotland, 12 grandchildren,...
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