Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Tacoma, WA, Pierce County and Surrounding Cities

Joseph Owen Evert

Joseph Owen Evert

Mar 30, 2020

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

Byron Dale Skinner

Byron Dale Skinner

Mar 21, 2020

Byron Dale Skinner born in Pasco Washington on December 31, 1959, son of Eddie Skinner and Rodell Milam, was called home on March 21, 2020. Byron attended and graduated from Richland High School where he was an All-American football and baseball player. Not only was he an all-star athlete, he was a superstar in life. Byron was working as...

Michael Engh

Michael Engh

Mar 18, 2020

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Robert "Bob" Nelson Witter Jr.

Robert "Bob" Nelson Witter Jr.

Mar 17, 2020

Bob passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home with his family on Browns Point, Tacoma, WA on March 17th, 2020 at the age of 87, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. He is preceded in death by his parents, and infant daughter Karen Monette. He is survived by his wife and “first mate” of 65...

Jamila Hamor

Jamila Hamor

Mar 9, 2020

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Rosemarie Ernst

Rosemarie Ernst

Mar 5, 2020

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

Marian Leonard

Marian Leonard

Mar 3, 2020

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

John Melchiorre

John Melchiorre

Mar 3, 2020

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Michael Bender

Michael Bender

Feb 29, 2020

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

Robert R Guthrie

Robert R Guthrie

Feb 28, 2020

Robert R. Guthrie "Bob" 02.22.65 - 02.28.20 Gone Fishing Born in Tacoma, WA to Robert and Florence Guthrie they raised their family in Puyallup (South Hill), WA. Bob attended ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL and graduated from ROGERS H.S. as Class of 1983, Puyallup, WA. A good athlete, a proven sharpshooter, a fierce competitor, Bob had many past time favorites...

Richard Marterella

Richard Marterella

Feb 28, 2020

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

Donna Lowry

Donna Lowry

Feb 27, 2020

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

Trevor Burke Messenger

Trevor Burke Messenger

Feb 27, 2020

Trevor Burke Messenger born on October 3, 1984 in Garden City Kansas, son of Jill and Mike Bogard and Shane and Tori Messenger, was called home on February 27, 2020 in Gig Harbor, WA.

He is survived by his precious daughter Zoe, his sisters Jasmin Messenger, Cindi Long, and Haylie Messenger, and his brothers Beau...

Mary Ellen Zimsen Simon

Mary Ellen Zimsen Simon

Feb 23, 2020

Mary Ellen Zimsen Simon was born April 9, 1940 in Tacoma, Washington to William and Margaret Zimsen.  She returned to Heaven on February 23, 2020 just shy of her 80th birthday.

Mary attended St. Mary’s Academy in Winlock, WA for grades 1-3.  After talking too much in class because her work was done and she...

Barbara Showalter

Barbara Showalter

Feb 17, 2020

Barbara Patch Showalter was born in Yakima, Washington on November 19, 1935 and passed away on February 17, 2020 at an adult family home in Tacoma, Washington from end-stage dementia, inanition. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Rev Leonard Boyd Showalter whom passed away in Centralia, Washington in 2006. She is survived by her sons; Mark Showalter...

Gerald Lee Hartman

Gerald Lee Hartman

Feb 15, 2020

On February 15, 2020, Gerald “Jerry” Hartman, (affectionately known as The Bear) passed away while at home with his loving wife, Susan.  They were married for 53 years.

Born on March 9, 1940 in Chewelah, WA to Margaret Dorey and Garnet Karl Hartman, Jerry lived his early years in Yakima, WA with his parents and...

Katherine Formuzis Turlis

Katherine Formuzis Turlis

Feb 15, 2020

Katherine Formuzis Turlis passed away on February 15, 2020. She was born in Tacoma on March 4, 1922. Katherine married the love of her life Steve Turlis on January 27, 1946. They were married for 63 years until Steve’s passing in 2009. Katherine was known for her marvelous cooking and baking skills. She and Steve loved entertaining, especially at...

John Anthony Speltz

John Anthony Speltz

Feb 12, 2020

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Anell C Rehberger

Anell C Rehberger

Feb 11, 2020

ANell C. Rehberger, age 94, died peacefully Tuesday, February 11, 2020 surrounded by family. She was a Tacoma resident her entire life and a member of Sacred Heart Church. She was self-employed, the co-owner with her husband, of A&K Grocery for 40 years.

ANell was preceded in death by her husband, Richard. She is survived...

Ralyn Joan Baird

Ralyn Joan Baird

Feb 10, 2020

Ralyn Joan Baird left the earth to be with her Creator on Monday, February 10, 2020. She was born in Seattle in 1938 to Raymond (Maurice) and Evlyn Baird, and the family eventually moved to Bothell, where she attended Bothell High School and was voted “most intellectual” by her class. In 1957, she attended Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa,...