Obituaries

Dec 1, 2024

David J. Stiltner passed away on December 1, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on November 7, 1961, in Tacoma, Washington, Dave lived and worked in the Puget Sound area all of his life. 

David graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to the University of Washington where he studied economics and played trombone in the Husky Marching Band....

Dec 1, 2024

Nov 28, 2024

James (Jim) Payson Pickett passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, at 80 years of age.

Jim was born to Russell and Wilma Pickett on February 12,1944 in Algona, Iowa and attended Algona High School. He married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Pickett and together they had one daughter, Marisa. They were happily married for 55 years until...

Nov 26, 2024

James R. Gallwas also known as "Jim Superman" was born on May 12,1932 in Tacoma Washington. He passed away on November 26, 2024 in Tacoma. Jim passed away peacefully in his home in his recliner chair. He graduated from Bellarmine in 1950, and attended Seattle University. He joined the army in early 1950 and traveled in Europe. He then worked...

Nov 24, 2024

Brian J Plowden, son of Janice and John Plowden, was born April 20, 1941 and passed away on November 24, 2024 at age 83. He was a graduate of Bellarmine Prep in 1959, and in 1963 graduated from Seattle Univ with a business degree. He served with the Air force for a couple years in the 60’s.

Brian spent His youth...

Nov 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2024

Doris Madge (Avril) Rooney

Born September 25,1935 in Tacoma, Washington and passed away peacefully November 20, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband David, son Daniel, parents Charles (Jack) and Madge Avril and her brother Jackson (Jack) Avril.

Doris is survived by her sons Kelly (Cheri), Matthew (Katie) and (Becci, spouse of Daniel); nine grandchildren, many great-grandchildren...

Nov 13, 2024

 Judy Carol (Armstrong) Bacon, 75, of Port Orchard, WA passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, at St Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by her loving children. She was born February 10th, 1949, in El Centro, CA to the late Victor Donald Armstong and Betty Zane (Wormley) Armstrong. 

Judy was the only child to Victor and Betty. Judy found joy in playing...

Nov 9, 2024

What is time? Time is currency. Time is a construct. Time is precious. If the only measure of a human's life was time, it would seem short, but when measured in memorable moments and love, Jacob’s was infinite.

Jacob Daniel Zook was born February 25th, 2000, to loving parents, Doris Walker and Bill Zook, joining big brother,...

Nov 6, 2024

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

Nov 6, 2024

Warren Douglas Fisk, 76, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1948, in Skagway, Alaska, to Geraldine and Richard Fisk.

Warren grew up in Parkland, WA, and graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1967. He went on to earn his degree from the University of Washington, a place that fueled his...

Nov 4, 2024

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

Nov 1, 2024

Leading the way with love and laughter, Mary Susan Hofstedt “Susie”, was an incredible daughter, sister, mother, wife, and friend. Susie was kind and generous, funny and outgoing, thoughtful and considerate. She was inclusive of all and spent her life in a role of service to others. Susie loved to be around family and friends and almost always was...

Oct 31, 2024

Marianne K. (Medved) Reed was born to Marie & Hugo Medved on January 18, 1931, in Nez Perce Idaho. She peacefully passed away on October 31, 2024. Marianne graduated high school from St. Leo's in Tacoma, Washington. She went on to earn her RN diploma from St. Joseph's School of Nursing, where she made friendships that would last a lifetime...

Oct 27, 2024

Bob Reynolds, born on January 5, 1940, in Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He lived a full and vibrant life, marked by his love for family and dedication to his community.

Growing up in Tacoma, Bob was the middle child of Dr. Chris and Mamie Reynolds, alongside his sisters,...

Oct 21, 2024

Josephine Duyungan, our beloved wife and mother, was born February 26, 1936. She was a woman of great faith and she went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 21, 2024. She will be deeply missed.

Oct 15, 2024

Patricia Annest died peacefully at home on October 15, 2024. Pat was born December 9, 1935, in Tacoma to a Norwegian mother, June Reda (Odegaard), and an Italian father, Leo Reda. The second of four, she was raised in a multigenerational household behind her grandparent’s Italian grocery store on K Street in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood.

Pat graduated...

Oct 11, 2024

Don was born in Tacoma, WA to Alex & Jean Martelli who were Italian immigrants.  He was very big on Italian traditions & family.  Don grew up in Tacoma playing many sports through the years.  Schools attended were Visitation, Holy Rosary & Bellarmine where he graduated in 1951.  He played sports at each of these schools.

He went on to attend...

Oct 8, 2024

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

Oct 8, 2024

Eugene (Gene) Quinn April 22, 1929 - October 8, 2024 Tacoma, Washington - Gene Quinn passed away on October 8, 2024, at the age of 95. He was surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born in Butte, Montana, on April 22, 1929, to Thomas and Nora Quinn. He attended Boys' Central High School in Butte, graduating in 1947....