Obituaries

Mar 3, 2020

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

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 12, 2020

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

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...

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,...

Feb 2, 2020

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

Feb 1, 2020

Aleecia Christine McAskill passed away February 1st, 2020 in Enumclaw Washington. Aleecia was born on April 28th, 2002 in Burien Washington.

Aleecia was a beautiful soul and will be remembered for her kindness & love towards others, her sweet smile and her soft laughter. Aleecia was vibrant, venturous, strong willed, full of life and was all around...

Feb 1, 2020

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

Feb 1, 2020

On the morning of February 1, 2020, our beloved brother and friend, Keith Hill Scott, was called home after being critically ill. He was 60 years old.

Keith was born at Bethesda, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Howard Scott and his mother, Barbara Scott of Des Moines, WA. He is...

Jan 28, 2020

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

Jan 24, 2020

Dean K. Mochizuki was born on November 2, 1955 to Kiyoto (Kay) and Yoneko (Betty) Mochizuki at Maynard Hospital in Seattle.  Dean passed away on January 24, 2020 in Tacoma at age 64 due to complications related to cancer.

Dean lived most of his life in Seattle and moved to Tacoma in 2019.  He graduated...

Jan 20, 2020

David N Gustin, 57, of Tacoma, WA passed away on Monday January 20, 2020 after a battle with Multiple System Atrophy.  Dave was born in Tacoma on September 16, 1962 to Mary and Duaine Gustin.  He graduated from Bellarmine in 1981 and became a butcher/manager at local area grocery stores.  Dave loved playing guitar, biking, Pt Defiance Park and...