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Emily Bedford
Jul 22, 2005
Obituary Emily Bedford A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend to so many, Emily went to the Lord on July 22, 2005. Emily was born on November 30, 1921 to Anton and Albina Stanich. Her husband, Everett, and her loving sister, Nellie, preceded her in death. A graduate of Stadium High School, Emily worked as a secretary for several...
Susanne Martinolich
Jul 21, 2005
Obituary Susanne T. Martinolich, a long time resident of Tacoma, died on July 21, 2005 at the age of 100. She resided in her own home in Tacoma's North End for fifty-nine years before entering Tacoma Lutheran Home in August of 2004. She had the pleasure of celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends this past June. She was...
Nellbyrt "Nell" Landstad
Jul 19, 2005
Obituary Our mother passed away peacefully at home on July 19, at age 70. She married our dad, Rodney (deceased) in Tacoma August 29, 1964. She leaves behind her daughter Sara Devine (Chris) and son Peter, as well as her brother John Ambrose (Lynne) of Marblehead, MA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 26 at 11 AM at St...
James Brown
Jul 17, 2005
Obituary James E. Brown, died Sunday, July 17, 2005. He was born January 25, 1926, to Edward and Barbara Brown of Yelm, Washington. He attended Yelm Schools and enlisted in the Navy during his senior year. He served in the South Pacific during World War II. Prior to retirement, he was a driver for the Holroyd Company. Jim was a...
Earl Qualheim Sr.
Jul 16, 2005
Obituary Earl Qualheim Sr., 86, died July 16, 2005 in Tacoma. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pearl; children: Bud (Mary) Qualheim, Linda (Tom) Sinkula; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 22, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Federal Way. Rosary will be recited Thursday, July 21,...
Albert Fazio
Jul 14, 2005
Obituary Albert Fazio, 83, died July 14, 2005 in Tacoma. Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 19, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffney funeralhome.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Gary Berland
Jul 12, 2005
Obituary Gary L. Berland, 67, died July 12, 2005 in Fife. He was a veteran and a member of the Teamsters Union. He is survived by sisters: Rita DeSilva, Santa Rosa, CA, Cleva "Rae" Johnson, Ocean Shores, Judy Buck, Las Vegas, NV and special friend Elna Karlmann, Tacoma. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie in 1996. At...
Jacob Colter
Jul 9, 2005
Obituary Jake Colter, 56, died July 9, 2005 in Tacoma. He had retired from the Tacoma Public Utilities Department as a Field Investigator. Jake was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing golf. He is survived by his son John, sisters Susie, Janie, Joyce and Mary, brothers Kenny and Robert, grandchildren Anna, Brooklyn and Jaden. Viewing will be from 10:00...
Thomas Norton
Jul 7, 2005
Obituary Tom Norton, born October 4, 1957, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 7, 2005. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Richard Norton. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Norton, his sisters Cathy, Anne, Patty, Susan, Gretchen and Ellen and their families. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 11 at 11am...
Lee Walentiny
Jul 4, 2005
Obituary Lee (Schlegel) Walentiny Passed away July 4, 2005 with her family at her side. Mom was a longtime resident of Tacoma, residing at Narrows Glen. Mom was born on March 5, 1913 in LaCrosse, KS to Carl & Catherine Schlegel. She was preceded in death by her husband Irvin W. Walentiny Sr. in 1999 and her sisters Betty, Hilda,...
Margaret Straling
Jun 30, 2005
Obituary Margaret P. Straling was born June 23, 1909 in Otanna, MN and died June 30, 2005 in Tacoma, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband William in 1990 as well as by two daughters; Sr. Julie Marie and Mary. She is survived by 4 daughters, 4 sons, 46 grandchildren, numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be...
Floyd Caldwell
Jun 29, 2005
Obituary Floyd C. Caldwell passed away on June 29, 2005 at the age of 86. He was born on May 13, 1919 in Mineral Wells, Texas and became a longtime resident of Tacoma, WA after serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Floyd retired from Boeing and was involved in civic and church activities. He was a longtime...
Lois Mertz
Jun 24, 2005
Obituary Lois L. Mertz Born on September 18, 1922, in Maynard, MN to Charles and Cecelia McNeil. Passed away on June 24, 2005 in University Place, WA with her Family by her side. Lois is preceded in death by her husband Carl and son Robert. Lois and Carl moved their family of six to Tacoma, WA in 1951, where she...
Florence Robinson
Jun 22, 2005
Obituary Florence Robinson died June 20, 2005 at her home. Graveside services will be held TODAY Wednesday, June 22, 2005, 11:00 am at Home of Peace Cemetery. Please leave on line condolences at www.gaffney funeralhome.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Chester Good Sr.
Jun 20, 2005
Obituary Chester Virgil Good, Sr. Born 4/18/1920; died 6/20/2005 while at home with family. His wife Margaret preceded him in death. They had been married 63 yrs. Chet is survived by his six children, Grace Collazo, Chester "Lucky" (Joe-Anna), Good Jr, Patricia (Larry) Alcaide, Judith Simes, William (April) Good, and Mary Raymond. He left 31 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, 7...
Victor Johnson
Jun 17, 2005
Obituary Vic passed away on June 17, 2005 surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Tacoma on July 10, 1921, and grew up in the McKinley Hill neighborhood. Vic attended Lincoln High, but had to quit school to support his family during the Depression. He joined the CCC and helped build many...
Robert Crouse
Jun 16, 2005
Obituary Robert Crouse has left this earth for his final flight to the wild blue yonder. He was born Aug. 31st, 1918 and passed away June 16th, 2005. Bob was married to his beloved wife Elaine for 46 years. There were three children born to him: J. Alec Crouse of Lakewood, Michelle Crouse of Tacoma, Ralph and wife Adrianne of...
Miyo Roth
Jun 15, 2005
Obituary Miyo Roth born July 25, 1920 in Yokahama, Japan, died June 15, 2005 in Shoreline. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandaunt. Miyo had a lifelong love of music and sang in the chorus at Kyoritsu High School and sang solo at her graduation. She went on to graduate from Tokyo Women's Christian University and was...
Olive Tencich
Jun 14, 2005
Obituary Olive "Tootsie" died Tuesday at Garden Terrace Nursing Home after suffering a sacrum and hip fracture. Olive was born in Walcott, ND and her family moved to Big Fork, MT when she was two years old. She graduated from Kalispell High School at the age of sixteen. She attended Normal School in Cheney, WA to become a school teacher...
Vince Grabinski
Jun 12, 2005
Obituary Vince F. Grabinski, 94, died June 12, 2005 in Tacoma. He was born September 21, 1911 in Carbonado, WA and had been a millworker for West Coast Door. He had attended Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for more than eighty years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and will be remembered for teaching his young nephews and many other...
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