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James Cogsdell
Jun 10, 2005
Obituary James Cogsdell, 63, died June 10, 2005. He was a loving husband and father, and was a foster parent for more than 25 years. Jim was devoted to his country and joined the Alabama National Guard as a teen, then spent 9-1/2 years regular Army before rejoining the National Guard and he retired from the US Army Reserve after...
Terrence West
Jun 5, 2005
Obituary Terrence J. West August 9, 1948 - June 5, 2005 Born to Thomas R. West, MD (deceased) and Margaret L. West in San Antonio, TX, Terry was a lifelong resident of Tacoma, WA. He is survived by his loving companion: Rosalee McKinney; sons Dan and Terry, Jr.; step-son Evan; grandson Brandon; mother: Margaret; brothers Tom (Nancy), Greg (Kristine), Paul...
Robert Ross
Jun 4, 2005
Obituary Bob was born November 29, 1925 in Port Orchard. Growing up he shared time between his home in Port Orchard and family home on Hood Canal in Union. This is where he found love of fresh salt air and boating. Following high school, Bob joined the United States Navy. After WWII he enrolled at the University of Washington and...
Marion Gleason
Jun 4, 2005
Obituary MARIAN C. GLEASON Nov. 25 1916 - June 4, 2005 Marian passed peacefully with her family at her side at Tacoma Lutheran Home. Born in Seattle, the daughter of Matt and Mary Gray she moved to Tacoma and married Jim Gleason, deceased. A Renaissance woman of many talents and ambitions she served as a housewife, apartment house owner and...
George Pederson
Jun 2, 2005
Obituary Lester Pederson was born Feb. 21, 1923 and went home to the Lord on June 2, 2005. He is survived by 4 children: Leslie Pederson of Arlington, Darrel Pederson (Hope) of Stanwood, Donna Newton (Richard) of Oak Harbor, and Kari Udbye (Andreas) of University Place, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 3 sisters-in-law: Luella, Margit, and Vera Pederson, all of...
John Condon
Jun 2, 2005
Obituary John Patrick Condon, a well known Tacoma radio and advertising man, died Thursday, June 2nd, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital at age 84. John was Black Irish through and through and regularly demonstrated more than a bit of blarney. For most of his life he was involved in sports, politics and the media. He was born in Tacoma to...
Louise Boitano
May 31, 2005
Obituary Louise Rose Boitano was a longtime resident of the Tacoma area and passed peacefully Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis and daughter Louisa Mae, and is survived by three sons: Louis (Marie) Boitano, Fred (Sharon) Boitano, Edward (Julie) Boitano; four grandchildren, John (Jeanette) Boitano, Andrea Boitano, Tony...
Leonard Goldsmith
May 28, 2005
Obituary Leonard Goldsmith Age 86, died peacefully at home in Tacoma on May 28, 2005. Born in Worcester, MA, he was a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he played clarinet and sax in a big band, and continued to play jazz and classical clarinet the rest of his life. He served as a Captain in the US Army in...
Charlotte Owens
May 27, 2005
Obituary Charlotte "Solly" Owens, 81, born in Wales, North Dakota, died May 27, 2005. She retired from The Weyerhaeuser Company, and was a member of its Retirees Association. Solly was a longtime member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. She enjoyed music and taking organ lessons. She enjoyed gardening in the Japanese and bonsai style, and closely followed the...
Ralph Marano
May 27, 2005
Obituary Ralph Frank Marano, 90, a lifelong Tacoma resident, died May 27, 2005. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving in the Construction Battalion and recalled from the reserves during the Korean Conflict. Ralph was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 612 for more than 60 years. While his family was most important to him he did enjoy...
Joseph Roller
May 24, 2005
Obituary Joseph J. Roller Attorney at Law 4-6-1930 - 5-24-2005 Joseph was a 37-year resident of Gig Harbor and passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson's. He was a devoted husband, brother, father, and uncle. He was a loyal member of the Washington State Bar Assoc. for 47 years. Preceded in death by his parents Anna and Rudolf; sisters:...
Clarice Heinrick
May 23, 2005
Obituary Clarice Hull Heinrick March 23, 1928 - May 23, 2005 Mom was born in Colfax, WA, and while she lived in Tacoma for over 50 years, it was the Polouse she called home. She loved life, friends, crosswords, a good book and her family. She was a homemaker, letter writer, and maker of thousands of sack lunches. Mom spent...
George Delaney
May 22, 2005
Obituary Dr. George A. Delaney passed away at his home on May 22, 2005 at the age of 66. George was born April 26, 1939 and raised in Tacoma, Washington, where he attended Bellarmine High School. He attended the University of Santa Clara, where he received a B.A. in History in 1 961 and a Masters in History in 1962....
Marjorie Mcmenamin
May 20, 2005
Obituary Marjorie Gallagher McMenamin was born on Sept. 6th, 1910 in the town of Ruston, Washington and passed away May 20, 2005. Her entire life was spent in the north end of Tacoma. William and Mary Gallagher, from Donegal, Ireland were her parents. Owen Gallagher, Robert Gallagher (both deceased) and Father William Gallagher were her brothers. After attending Ruston School,...
James Mcgavick
May 18, 2005
Obituary James H. McGavick, 75, died May 18, 2005 in Sumner. He had retired from the film and broadcasting industry. Jim had a great sense of humor, was a Jazz enthusiast and an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his children, Diane (Dale) Kuehny, Kathy (Steve) McGavick-Berger, Kim Deluccio, Patrick J. (Jeanne) McGavick, Megan McGavick, 8 grandchildren. Jim was preceded...
Melvin Hoover
May 7, 2005
Obituary Rosie (Bertocchini) Hoover, born June 15, 1910; died October 5, 2001 in loving memory as mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Born in Tacoma, WA. Her father and mother came from Italy. There is Love along with many happy memories in our hearts. Just a day before Mother's Day, May 07, 2005 at 9:30 am her husband Melvin of 69 years of...
Ernest Pearson
May 7, 2005
Obituary Ernest R. Pearson, 70, died May 7, 2005 in Lakewood. Funeral services with full military honors will be Thursday, June 2, 2005, 10:30a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Demetrius Stephens
May 6, 2005
Obituary Demetrius Stephens, born January 28, 1991 in Lakewood, died May 6, 2005 at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Marian; sister, Ashley; brother Dominique; grandmother, Mary; cousin, Ciarra; two aunt Kathys, an aunt Margaret Ann; his puppy Amaree and a host of extended cousins, family and friends. "Baby D, we love you and we will...
Gordon Duncan
May 3, 2005
Obituary Gordon Dexter Duncan, 83, died May 3, 2005 in Tacoma. He had been a bus driver for City of Tacoma Transit. He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Rita, children: Sharon (Jim) Vogel, Skip (Kathy) Duncan, step-sister: Lou (Chet) Matthews, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 9, 2005, 10:30 a.m. at St....
Mary Matulich
May 2, 2005
Obituary Mary Matulich, born September 10, 1914 died May 2, 2005. An area resident all of her life, she was the last of eight children. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1986; and is survived by daughters, Margaret (Jim) Domenico, Lakewood, Marian Paschich (Jim Hipner) Enumclaw; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mary thoroughly enjoyed the last...
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