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Joseph J. Udovich
Feb 17, 2006
Obituary Joseph J. Udovich Joseph Udovich, 91, of Tacoma, Washington, died Friday, February 17, 2006. Joe was the firstborn child of Joseph Udovich and Josephine Sankovich Udovich on March 20, 1914. He grew up and attended Holy Cross School, graduated from Stadium High School in 1934, then followed his father to work at the Tacoma Smelter. During WWII he served...
Mardis Rochelle Kenner-Jeffery
Feb 14, 2006
Obituary Mardis Rochelle Kenner-Jeffery Sunrise: December 20, 1952 Sunset: February 14, 2006 Mardis Rochelle Kenner, born to Rogers Omeral Kenner and Jacqueline Marie Meyers. Mardis is survived by her brother and sister, Mark R. Kenner and Vicki J. Davis, 3 children, Anthony Omeral Kenner, Coco Rae Jeffery, and Cele Shawntae Jeffery, 12 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunties,...
Catherine A. Sanders
Feb 14, 2006
Obituary Susan Simpson Sanders Catherine A. "Susan" Simpson was born on October 17, 1918 in Kalispell, Montana and died on February 14, 2006. Her mother traveled to Kalispell from Tacoma to await Susan's birth to avoid the flu epidemic. Susan was the 2nd of 6 children born to J.P. and Hazel Simpson. Susan's elder sister is Dorothy Ann Wilson. After...
Helen Mary Bergstrom
Feb 13, 2006
Obituary HELEN M. BERGSTROM Helen Mary Bergstrom, born February 12, 1919 in Beloit, Wisconsin, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on February 13, 2006. She leaves behind a loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Edward, three children, Sandra, Carol and Martin; grandchildren, Pamela, Rick, Jeffrey, Steven, Dawn, Richard, Jennifer, Brandon, Becky and Danica, Travis, Lacey, Jayden,...
Frank J. Eltrich
Feb 8, 2006
Obituary FRANK J. ELTRICH Frank J. Eltrich, 92, was born in Alberta, Canada September 14, 1913 and passed away February 8, 2006. Frank retired from Boeing after more than 30 years of service and prior to that had worked with his brother Raymond in the construction trades as Eltrich Bros. Construction. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, singing in the church choir...
Joseph O. Lasby, M.D. Sr.
Feb 6, 2006
Obituary JOSEPH O. LASBY SR., M.D. Dr. Joseph O. Lasby Sr. passed away Monday, February 6, 2006 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 9, 1912 in Townsend, Montana and had graduated from the University of Montana. He went on to receive his M.D. from the University of Minnesota graduating Alpha Omega Alpha. He performed his residency in...
Marguerite M. Van Eycke
Feb 2, 2006
Obituary Marguerite M. Van Eycke (Margaret) Marguerite Van Eycke passed away on February 2, 2006 at the age of 99. She was born in Wielsbeke, Belgium on April 29, 1906. She was the youngest of 21 children born to Theophiel and Marie Ostyn, now all deceased. Marguerite came to this country when she was 13 years old and settled with...
Vivian W. Flannigan
Feb 2, 2006
Obituary Vivian W. Flannigan, 90, died February 2, 2006 in Tacoma. Born in Tacoma, she attended Lincoln High School. She and her husband Pat owned and operated Pat's Place for 27 years, which later became Magoo's Annex, a neighborhood pub. Vivian was know n for her potato salad, hamburgers and general good cooking by all of the people in the...
Gloria L. Baughn-Herendeen
Feb 1, 2006
Obituary Gloria L. Baughn-Herendeen, 74, died February 1, 2006 in Bremerton. She worked for Nalley Foods for 25 years and enjoyed her retirement in Brinnon, WA. She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Aquinas Academy. She was preceded in death by her first husband of over 30 years, Roy W. Baughn. She is survived by her husband Roger Herendeen,...
David Castro Sr.
Jan 27, 2006
Obituary David Castro Sr. April 10, 1933 - January 27, 2006 David Castro Sr., dearly loved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away January 27, 2006. Preceded in death by daughter Guadelupe "Lupita". Survived by wife Soledad "Chole", daughters: Lilia Alicia "Lily" Castro, Angela Kors (Jason); sons David Jr. and Francisco "Frank" Castro (Caroline), eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and loving...
Sandy James Harmon
Jan 23, 2006
Obituary SANDY JAMES HARMON "Bodhi" Sandy James Harmon had his life cut short January 23, 2006 in a devastating freeway accident. Sandy was born to Thomas and Laraine Harmon on October 30, 1982 in Tacoma. Bodhi is best described as a kind, gentle soul who enjoyed life to the fullest. Sandy is survived by his fiancee Christina Wheeler, his daughter...
Adrian Thomas Luchino
Jan 22, 2006
Obituary Adrian T. Luchino, 91, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to everyone, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, January 22nd, 2006, with his wife and family at his side. He and Wanda had been married 71 years. Mr. Luchino was born of French and Italian descent on September 24th, 1914 in Wilkeson, Washington. He graduated from Lincoln...
Joseph David Winn
Jan 20, 2006
Obituary Joseph D. Winn, 87, a longtime Lakewood resident died January 20, 2006. He taught Math at USC, was a bomber pilot during WWII, and retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Col. After his retirement Joe returned to teaching and taught at the Jewish School for the Blind in Israel. Joe was a member of Temple Beth El,...
John F. Chapetta
Jan 19, 2006
Obituary John F. Chapetta, 98, oldest son of the Chapetta family, born and raised in Roslyn, WA, died January 19, 2006. The son of Croatian immigrants, he was preceded in death by his parents, Oliva and John Chapetta, and all seven of his siblings: brothers Floyd "Peck" Chapetta, Roslyn, Joseph Chapetta, Tacoma, Anthony Chapetta, California, Charles Chapetta, Florida, sisters Katie...
Edward Joseph Hazuka
Jan 18, 2006
Obituary Edward Joseph Hazuka Mar. 10, 1940 - Jan. 18, 2006 Edward Hazuka, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to everyone passed away on January 18, 2006 with family at his side. Born and raised in Tacoma, graduated Bellarmine High School, attended both Seattle University and University of Puget Sound. Ed was a highly decorated police officer and promoted...
M. Diane Hawkins
Jan 18, 2006
Obituary M. Diane Hawkins A loving mother and wife, a proud grandmother and a dedicated, passionate kindergarten teacher, Diane was born in Tacoma WA August 30, 1943 and went to be with her Lord on January 18, 2006. Diane graduated from Aquinas Academy and Montana State University before embarking on a stellar teaching career at St. Patrick School in Tacoma...
Elizabeth James Hamilton
Jan 17, 2006
Obituary Elizabeth James Hamilton "Bettie Jim" 1932 - 2006 Bettie Hamilton, age 73, passed away during the afternoon of January 17, 2006 in Guadalajara, Mexico from a stroke. Bettie was born on July 3, 1932 in Jefferson City, Missouri to parents Melinda and James Moore. In 1951, Bettie became the gentle and loving wife of Thomas John Hamilton and together...
Joyce Mary Knopp
Jan 6, 2006
Obituary Joyce Knopp, 72, died on her birthday, January 6, 2006, in Federal Way. She enjoyed caring for others, especially baby-sitting for friends and neighbors. Joyce kept her mind sharp by doing jigsaw puzzles, reading romance novels, and watching old movies. Joyce is survived by her children: Kenneth Knopp and his wife Melinda Froud, Phyllis Knopp and her fianc? Dale...
William W. Sullivan
Jan 5, 2006
Obituary William "Bill" W. Sullivan "Papa" Bill, age 88, died Thursday, January 5, 2006, surrounded by his loving family in Tacoma. He was born February 20, 1917, to Daniel and Mabel Sullivan in Ottumwa, Iowa, moving to Galesburg, Illinois at age 12. Bill grew up during the Great Depression, joining the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 for two years, then...
Eugene B. Turbes
Jan 4, 2006
Obituary Eugene B. Turbes, 76, died January 4, 2006. He was born in Vesta, Minnesota and has been an area resident for more than 40 years. Gene graduated from Walnut Grove High School in Walnut Grove, MN and attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN before entering the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force,...
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