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Don R Lloyd

Don R Lloyd

Mar 18, 2023

Don was born April 2nd, 1942 in Enumclaw, Washington to Helen Christensen of Enumclaw and Harold Lloyd of Black Diamond. He is survived by his wife Judie, sons Chris Lloyd and Charles Cuthbert, daughters Corena Bowman, Dawn Davis, Tami Manus, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and two brothers Ken and Bob.

Don graduated from Enumclaw High School...

Frances Katherine Shensky

Frances Katherine Shensky

Mar 17, 2023

Frances passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 17, 2023

Frances was born in Tacoma, Washington on December 22, 1930.  She was the second oldest of six children.  Frances attended Sherman Elementary, Mason Jr. High, and Stadium High School, as well as the College of Puget Sound where she studied music and the piano.

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Lee Leslie Blackburn

Lee Leslie Blackburn

Mar 16, 2023

Lee Blackburn, 77, a lifelong Tacoma resident, died on March 16, 2023.

He was predeceased by his parents Dorothy (Pollock) and Fred Blackburn, his sister Mary Dunn, and his beloved wife of 44 years, Janice.

When Lee was 6 his father built a 21 foot long boat with all the facilities to live aboard and...

Joan Woodring

Joan Woodring

Mar 7, 2023

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

Joann Louise Roberts

Joann Louise Roberts

Mar 6, 2023

JoAnn Louise Roberts, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023, in Gig Harbor, Washington. She leaves an indelible mark on her family, friends and her community.

JoAnn was born on July 3, 1940, in Great Falls, Montana to Lui and Johanna Salina, the eldest of three children. She graduated...

Jane Marie Keckemet

Jane Marie Keckemet

Mar 5, 2023

Jane Marie Keckemet born in Tacoma to Obren Keckemet and Helen Breskovich Keckemet on April 13, 1965, died on March 5, 2023. She is survived by brother John and his wife Jeanne; nephew Peter and his wife Kiyomi; niece Genevieve; and nephew Charlie.

A graduate of Saint Patrick grade school, Bellarmine Preparatory, and University of Puget Sound....

Maryln Helen Baer

Maryln Helen Baer

Mar 4, 2023

Maryln Helen Baer, spouse, mother, friend to many, and lifelong Catholic, took her light into the next room to be joined in a most profound way with God.

Undoubtedly, in the heavenly realms, there is much laughter right now. Maryln was fun. Laughter came easily to her and was contagious. She was loving, compassionate, empathetic, and accepted...

Leonard James Laudadio

Leonard James Laudadio

Mar 2, 2023

Leonard James Laudadio was born to James and Mary (Bertucci) Laudadio September 9, 1940, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. He attended Franklin and Jason Lee elementary and middle schools and graduated from Stadium High School in 1958. Immediately following graduation, Leonard joined the Navy and proudly served until honorable discharge in 1963. He cherished his time spent...

William N Udall

William N Udall

Mar 1, 2023

Bill was born March 13, 1935 at Tacoma General Hospital.  He attended Lowell elementary, Mason Jr. High, and graduated from Stadium High school in 1954 where he was a member of the varsity swim team, ski club and other clubs and committees. He attended WSU and graduated from UPS.

He was an avid sportsman, organized and participated...

Dorothy Jean Jordan

Dorothy Jean Jordan

Feb 27, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Dorothy Jean Jordan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Patricia Tarabochia

Patricia Tarabochia

Feb 26, 2023

Patty passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on February 26 with family members by her side.

Patty was born in Springfield, IL, and moved to Bremerton at the age of 6 with her family. She attended Our Lady Star of the Sea, West Bremerton High, and graduated from Central Washington University.

She married Don Tarabochia on...

Charles Albert Pearson

Charles Albert Pearson

Feb 26, 2023

Charles A. (Cap) Pearson was born on February 25, 1944 and passed away on February 26, 2023. He was the first child of Charles T. and Jeanne K. Pearson. They spent the first few years of his life in the North End of Tacoma before moving to the home they built overlooking the Narrows Bridge.

Cap attended...

Wilma Dean Scott

Wilma Dean Scott

Feb 26, 2023

Loving wife, mother, grandma and friend.

Wilma Dean Scott was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 20, 1940, the daughter or Annie B. Tarver and Theodore Calloway, Jr.(deceased) formerly of Birmingham, Alabama. She passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on February 26, 2023, in Lakewood, Washington, surrounded by loved ones.

Wilma leaves behind...

Donald Ray Veal

Donald Ray Veal

Feb 20, 2023

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

Roger Conrad King

Roger Conrad King

Feb 17, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Roger Conrad King. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dennis Gregory Feenstra

Dennis Gregory Feenstra

Feb 17, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Dennis Gregory Feenstra. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Joshua Levy

Joshua Levy

Feb 15, 2023

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

Catherine (Karen) Margaret Laporte

Catherine (Karen) Margaret Laporte

Feb 14, 2023

Karen La Porte (Catherine Peterson) was born September 28, 1926 in Crosby, Minnesota to CJR Peterson & Stella (Carr) Peterson.  Karen passed on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2023 with her 6 daughters caring for her until the end.

Karen met Joe La Porte on a ski train and was married May 26, 1951. She was a devout...

Nicolas Figueroa Aviles

Nicolas Figueroa Aviles

Feb 8, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Nicolas Figueroa Aviles. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Michael Robert O'Reilly

Michael Robert O'Reilly

Feb 6, 2023

Michael Robert O’Reilly (Mike), 80 years old, from Tacoma passed after a brief illness at Tacoma General Hospital. He was a devoted son, brother, and uncle. He was an avid outdoorsman and handball player. He had a great love for his hunting dogs.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents William Eugene (Gene) O’Reilly and Daisy...