Obituaries

Jul 8, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Claire Elizabeth Sadlier. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 6, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Gilbert Michael Morin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 4, 2023

Valerie Paynton Navarro passed away at home with her husband by her side in Tacoma, WA at the age of 68 on July 4, 2023.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, stepmother, sister, family member and friend.

Her love of Russian, French and other World Languages led to a teaching career and a PhD...

Jul 1, 2023

Douglas Francis O’Brien May 19,1932  -  July 1, 2023

Douglas Francis O’Brien passed away embraced in love. He leaves a legacy of strong faith, an enduring love of family and personal sense of humor.

He was born to Frank and Susan O’Brien in Seattle, WA. He attended John Hay kindergarten where he met and ultimately...

Jun 30, 2023

Debra Jo Landis passed away Friday, June 28th, 2023, at the Northwest Retirement Center, in Tacoma, WA.

Deb Landis was born June 23rd, 1955, to Art and Yvonne Landis.  Deb was just 13 when her father passed away in 1968. She had two brothers Bob & Jim. Bob passed away in 1988. Deb was an aunt to...

Jun 28, 2023

Brian D Coulson August 23, 1947 ~ June 28, 2023 (age 75)

Brian D Coulson, a dedicated community member and family man, passed away on June 28, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born in Lakeview, Michigan on August 23, 1947, to George M. Coulson and Dorothy E. Coulson (Swarthout) and raised on their small...

Jun 27, 2023

Helga Erna Maxwell, September 14, 1939 – June 27, 2023

Helga Erna Maxwell (Nee Scharlach), 83, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Tacoma, WA, after suffering several debilitating strokes.  Helga lived in West Seattle, WA, for the past 10 years, and before that resided in La Cañada, CA, for over 40 years.

Helga was born...

Jun 26, 2023

Betty, or Betty Ann, died peacefully in Spokane, WA, on June 26, 2023.

Daughter of William A. Harn Sr and Kezia (Gwinnett) Harn. She was raised in Kent, WA and graduated from Kent-Meridian High School (1953) and from Seattle University (1957) where she received her degree in Education and met her beloved husband, Jerry. She taught in...

Jun 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jack Leming Daniel, Jr., of Tacoma, Washington. Jack passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023, in University Place, Washington.

Jack was born on August 27, 1943, in Madison County, Tennessee to Ruby and Jack Daniel, Sr. while his father was serving overseas in WWII. They then...

Jun 22, 2023

Madeleine Rose Sullivan, age 89, died on June 22, 2023, in Redmond, Washington. Born on October 10, 1933, in Dedham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Colonel Joseph Laurence and Ruth Charlotte Fenton. Madeleine graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1951, and received a full scholarship from the Archdiocese of Boston to attend Emmanuel College. After completing her...

Jun 21, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald Wayne Bayer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 20, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Martin Jonathan Hogue. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 18, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for John Bertel Cornell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 18, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Wayne Cordell Jacobsen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 17, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Kyle Dean Packard. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 16, 2023

Arthur Phillip "Art" Folden passed away peacefully in Tacoma, WA on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the age of 90.

Art was born in Tacoma on October 10, 1932, to Norwegian immigrants, Anna and Peter Folden.  A master storyteller, Art loved sharing fascinating tales of growing up in Post Depression and Wartime Tacoma.  After graduating from Lincoln...

Jun 15, 2023

Our husband, father, and grandfather, Joseph Raymond Olivadoti, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at home in Gig Harbor, Washington on June 15, 2023. He was born August 28, 1942 in Abilene, Texas to Grace Elizabeth Routh and Joseph Raymond Olivadoti.

Joe grew up in Southern California where he met Susan Sauers in high school. They...

Jun 12, 2023

Gig Harbor, WA — Gig Harbor, WA — Vera Burrows nee’ Warka Serha passed at home in Gig Harbor, WA, on June 12, 2023.

Vera’s inspirational life story began when she was born in Ukraine on November 8, 1941. She fought hard to stay alive from her first breath to her last breath, knowing life was precious....

Jun 10, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Cha Sun Kim. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 8, 2023

Lawrence E. (Larry) Dahl, a dedicated community member and esteemed engineer, passed away on June 8, 2023, surround by his family, at the age of 77. He was born in Tacoma, Washington in August 1945, and his legacy will be forever cherished by his family, friends, and the numerous organizations he selflessly served.

Larry was a loving...