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Petra Celanese Zugner
Sep 25, 2005
Obituary Petra Celanese Zugner, born August 17, 1928, died Sept. 25, 2005, finally free at last. Petra is survived by 5 children, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be left at www.gaffneyfuneral home.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Daniel C. Smith
Sep 25, 2005
Obituary Daniel C. Smith Dan Smith died Sunday, September 25, 2005, at age 89, after a bout of pneumonia. He spent a peaceful final weekend in the hospital surrounded by family. He loved people and ideas, and demonstrated his high energy and commitment in all his relationships, as a friend, father, husband, lawyer, mentor, corporate officer, law teacher, law firm...
Julia Kelly
Sep 24, 2005
Obituary Julia's arrival into this world was celebrated by her parents, August and Antonia Sousa and their extensive family and many friends, on August 5, 1914. Julia's departure from this world on September 24, 2005 is being celebrated by an even larger family and by many, many more friends. The fifth of seven children, Julia was born at her parent's...
Thelma Dolores Thomas
Sep 23, 2005
Obituary Thelma Dolores Thomas Thelma was born 12/14/31 in Puyallup, WA and passed peacefully 9/23/05 in Tacoma, WA. She was preceded by her parents Lloyd and Viola Thomas and two brothers, Jimmy and Guy. She is survived by two sisters, Patricia Averyt of Spanaway, Margaret (John) O'Brien of Fircrest; brother Phillip Thomas of Orting, sister-in-law Patty Thomas of Aberdeen and...
Nancy D. Clemens
Sep 18, 2005
Obituary Nancy D. (Oates) Clemens, 65, passed away on September 18, 2005. She grew up in Old Town and graduated from Stadium High School. After graduation from Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing, she worked as an RN at Tacoma General, Western State, Western Clinic, and MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine/Home Services. Nancy also worked as a fulltime live-in volunteer nurse...
Teresa C. Jezek
Sep 18, 2005
Obituary Teresa C. Jezek Teresa was born June 20, 1931 in Dickinson, ND, and passed into the arms of The Lord quietly at home on Sunday, September 18, 2005, in Tacoma. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and was active in "Birthday Club" with Alice and the girls for over 40 years. She was a life member...
Violet Hiroko Tanabe
Sep 17, 2005
Obituary Violet Hiroko Tanabe "Hello world this is Vi," is how our Mom started her memoirs to her grandkids. Outspoken as a child growing up on the Big Island of Hawaii, Mom learned of acts of compassion and giving from her parents, sisters and brother. The lessons she learned in her childhood led to a career as a public health...
Larose Warter Brewer
Sep 16, 2005
Obituary LaRose Warter Brewer, born in Centralia, Washington, died September 16, 2005. LaRose leaves behind her loving son LaMarr F. Warter and his wife Doris H. Warter, Edgewood; step-children: Jim H. Brewer, Denver, CO; Beverly Brewer and husband Rusty Q. Brewer, Hermiston, OR; C. Howie Brewer, Taipei, Taiwan; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands,...
Josephine Pfau
Sep 12, 2005
Obituary Josephine Pfau Josephine, 97, died September 12, 2005 in Tacoma. She was our angel on earth and has gone to Heaven. "You have been an inspiration to us all and you will be greatly missed, and it has been a blessing to have had you for so many years." She is survived by her children: Georgia, Dan and Rick;...
Dorothy M. Gleason
Sep 11, 2005
Obituary Dorothy M. Gleason Dorothy passed away on September 11, 2005. She was born on February 19, 1911 in Camrose, Alberta. The third of eight children born to Charles Borromeo and Julia Anna (Heisler) Eltrich, Dorothy was taught by the Sisters of the Assumption until the family moved to Shelton, WA and later to Tacoma. She graduated from St. Leo's...
Willene Roberts
Sep 9, 2005
Obituary Vira Willene Jasprica Roberts Willene was a lifetime Tacoma area resident born 11-14-42 to parents Bill and Vira Jasprica. She lost her short battle with cancer and died peacefully 9-9-05 surrounded by family and friends. Willene was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and friend who lived life to the fullest never missing an opportunity to be amongst friends, dance,...
Patrick Jon Sherman
Sep 8, 2005
Obituary Patrick Jon Sherman 8/16/1955 - 9/8/2005 Pat left us suddenly on September 8, 2005. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He is survived by his wife Susan, loving daughter Sarah, mother Colleen Bagoien, brothers Dan (Jean), Randy (Ellen), Rick (Nancy), his wonderful nephew Milo, nieces Harper and Gracie, his twin grandsons yet to be born,...
Thomas Rollan Sauriol
Sep 6, 2005
Obituary Thomas Rollan Sauriol Tom passed away peacefully September 6, 2005 surrounded by his family; he was 78. He was born January 7, 1927 in Chehalis, Washington to Marguerite and Alfonse Sauriol. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jeanine with whom he enjoyed 48 years of his life, and his eldest son Tommy. Tom is survived by...
John D. Paplow Sr.
Sep 6, 2005
Obituary John D. Paplow Sr., born in Bellingham WA to Charles and Christine Paplow, passed away September 6, 2005 in Puyallup. John grew up in Tacoma and attended St. Leo's grade school and Bellarmine High School. He was a WWII veteran and life member of VFW, Post 2224; he was involved with scouting for more than 60 years and received...
Stan Farber
Sep 5, 2005
Obituary Stan Farber Tacoma resident and supporter of all that is good for Tacoma, including children, youth, high school and especially local sports, Stan Farber passed away Monday morning. He knew so much about each player and each game that his friends dubbed him "Facts" Farber. Stan's sports reporting originated in the late 1950's with his serving as Sports Editor...
Steven C. Jablonski
Sep 5, 2005
Obituary Steven C. Jablonski "In God's Hand" Steve was born September 5, 1946, and died September 5, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Sandra "Sam" Langford, his children and grandchildren who he loved dearly, Heidi, David, Bradford, Amber and Conrad Switzer, Stephanie, Ali, Daryoush and Manijeh Mehdizadehkashi, Shaun and Ciara Lampert, GinaLee, Chuck, MacKinnon, Flannery, Keeghan and Rory Miller,...
Jane Paskowski
Sep 4, 2005
Obituary Jane Paskowski 10 Oct. 1949 - 4 Sept. 2005 Jane died at home peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends, after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer, on September 4, 2005. Jane was born to Joseph B. (deceased) and Alice Jane (AJ) Uniacke on October 10, 1949 in Port Chester, NY. Jane was the beloved wife of...
Kenneth Burtchett
Sep 1, 2005
Obituary Ken, 77, died September 1, 2005 in Tacoma. He had retired from Tacoma Public Schools as a painter and had been a life member of the Painters Local #64. Ken was also a member of the VFW, B.P.O.E. #174 as well as an avid outdoorsman. He proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is...
Norma Berscheidt
Sep 1, 2005
Obituary Norma Berscheidt, born July 17, 1926, in Ellinwood, Kansas, passed away September 1, 2005, in Tacoma. She lived in Kansas until 1948 and after her marriage to Jerry, she traveled extensively with him, following his career in the military and with the State of Washington. After retirement, they moved to Yakima, where she enjoyed fishing, flowers and birds. She...
Joseph Trucco
Aug 26, 2005
Obituary Joseph Lee Trucco passed away peacefully at his home August 26, 2005 after a brief illness. He was born November 8, 1947 in Tacoma, WA., and grew up in Milton. Lee graduated from Fife High School. He joined the family business and became part owner of Colonial Fruit and Produce. Lee retired 7 years ago. He enjoyed playing golf,...
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