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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...
Pamela Anne Prukop
Oct 15, 2006
Obituary Pamela Prukop, 47, died Sunday, October 15, 2006 surrounded by her family. She was born December 3, 1958 in San Diego, CA, she graduated from Governor John R. Rogers High School in Puyallup, and had been an area resident most of her life. Pamela could find the beauty in anything, whether it was natural or man made if there...
Joseph Paul Vleming
Oct 12, 2006
Obituary Joe Vleming 46, died October 12, 2006 after a 14 month battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Franklin Pierce High School and an area resident all of his life. Joe was a truly caring and sincere man; he was more concerned about you than himself. He enjoyed golfing and fishing and was an especially wonderful uncle to...
Lillian G. Peck
Oct 11, 2006
Obituary Lillian Peck, age 89, passed away peacefully at home October 11, 2006. Lillian was born December 8, 1916 to Ivan and Marija Medvedic in Roslyn, Washington. She graduated from Cle Elum High School in 1937 and moved to Tacoma to attend beauty school. Lillian then worked as a beauty operator in Tacoma and Roslyn. In 1942 she married Louis...
Joann Harold
Oct 5, 2006
Obituary JoAnn Harold JoAnn Harold, born May 13, 1942, died October 5, 2006. A loving wife, mother and grandmother she was a lifetime Tacoma resident and retired from the Tacoma School District #10 after more than 30 years. JoAnn is survived by her husband of 45 years, Wayne L. Harold; Daughter, Beth (Howie) Zelefsky, grandchildren, Corrie, Jonathan and Julie; daughter,...
Robert Garrison
Oct 4, 2006
Obituary Robert H. Garrison March 10, 1917 - October 4, 2006 Bob Garrison, 89 years young, died October 4, 2006. Born in Connell, Washington, he was the youngest of three children born to Dayton Burt and Bonnie Garrison. Bob grew up in Centralia, Washington and graduated in pharmacy from the University of Washington in 1939. It was at the UW...
Robert Hunt
Oct 4, 2006
Obituary ROBERT (ROBBIE) MORGAN HUNT Robbie was a very "special person". He was born in Tacoma on November 22, 1976. He passed away on October 4, 2006 at Tacoma General Hospital with heart complications. He attended Geiger Elementary, McIlvaigh Middle School and graduated from Foss High School in 1996. He was employed by Centerforce in Lakewood. Robbie lived in Tacoma...
Pearlyn Qualheim
Oct 3, 2006
Obituary Pearl Qualheim Pearl Qualheim, was born March 26, 1922, in Tacoma and died October 3, 2006 in Federal Way. She is survived by her two children, 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Erling Qualheim, Sr. in July of 2005. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 9, 2006, 10:00...
Lena Almquist
Oct 1, 2006
Obituary Lena Almquist (Cvitovich) Lena was born on Aug. 8th, 1913 in Bol, Croatia, the first of four children born to Kate and Toma Cvitovich, and passed away Oct. 1, 2006. They migrated to America when Lena was 6 months old, and settled in the "Old Town" district of Tacoma. She married Harold Almquist and raised two children: Harry and...
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