Obituaries

Dec 20, 2020

Norine Louise Sparks, born January 16, 1946, went quietly in her sleep December 20, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband Ron, her children Sue Gallagher and Ron Sparks (Christy); her grandchildren, Jeff Gallagher, Jessica Ewing (Jackson), Liz Sparks and Brett Sparks; her niece, Ellen Pierce (Kevin), her great-nephew Kolby Pierce and great-niece, Kendall Pierce. A special thank...

Dec 19, 2020

Paul Chromey, born October 3, 1958, in Tacoma to Adolph and Phyllis Chromey, died suddenly at home on December 19th in the presence of his wife, Debbie, and children. He graduated from Lincoln High School, class of ’77, in Tacoma and attended Tacoma Community College. Paul was a dedicated Teamster of Union Local #174 and was employed as a...

Dec 17, 2020

It is with a heavy heart we announce the peaceful passing of Miyoko Kanda 95, on December 17, 2020. Born on January 23, 1925 to Gisuburo and Tazu Abe in Tacoma, Washington. She was interned at Minidoka and Tule Lake during WWII. While at Tule Lake she met her future husband, Kazuo Kanda and married. They returned to Tacoma...

Dec 17, 2020

Charlotte Marie Dylina (nee Christian) passed peacefully on17 December at the Tacoma Lutheran Home.  Born on December 24th, 1927 in Tacoma, she was the daughter of Theodore Christian and Cleo Frago Christian; and sister to Bernard Christian, Alvey Christian, Joy Nolan, and June Wood - all of whom predeceased her.

Mom loved the Pacific Northwest...

Dec 12, 2020

Margaret passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on December 12, 2020. She was born January 12,1933 to Hugh Norman and Miriam Josephine Goldsmith in Greenville, South Carolina. Margaret is survived by her husband Ronald C. Stewart, children Lori Morrow (Bob), Cragg Stewart, Geri Barkhoff (Steve), 10 grandchildren, Jessica, Jacob, Danny, Nick, Gabby, Julie, Lauren, Kayla, Ryan...

Dec 9, 2020

Kay Elaine Tjernell, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went to be with our Lord on December 9, 2020 after a hard-fought battle against pancreatic cancer.

Kay was born to Harold and Marian Elli on January 1, 1946 in Sandpoint, Idaho. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Deron Tjernell; grandson, Kyler Robinson;...

Dec 5, 2020

Richard Joseph Dolack (“Dick”) was born on February 25th 1924 in Tacoma Washington, the youngest of 11 children. Growing up in Tacoma, he attended Rogers Elementary, Holy Rosary and Bellarmine High School where he played baseball and football. On graduation, he attended Gonzaga University, the first member of his family to go to college. In 1944, he volunteered to...

Nov 30, 2020

Thomas E Rawlings (Papa), born March 22, 1943 passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020 at the age of 77. Papa was a loving Husband, Father, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend. He was a lifelong resident of Tacoma where he attended St Leo's School and graduated from Bellarmine Prep class of 1961. He owned and operated his own...

Nov 27, 2020

A flight Scott Dale Koponen took on March 9, 1977, changed his life forever. And on November 27, 2020, he took his final flight home to join our Heavenly Father.

That short trip from Spokane to Seattle in 1977 is where Scott met his future wife, Chris, who decided she would sit next to the...

Nov 22, 2020

Our loving, kind and generous father passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020 at the age of 90. Dad was born in Sacramento, CA to Steve and Lucretia Bakula. His formative years were spent at St. Francis Parochial School, Christian Brothers and C.K. McClatchy High Schools before moving on to his college studies. He attended Sacramento Junior College, Oregon...

Nov 16, 2020

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

Nov 15, 2020

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

Nov 15, 2020

Mary Ellen McKain, 90, of Steilacoom, Washington passed away November 15, 2020 with her devoted husband, Jerry, by her side.

She was born to the late Colonel Michael and Frances Quinn on September 22, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas. Growing up in a military family, Mary Ellen and her five brothers and sister moved throughout the United...

Nov 12, 2020

Leslie Don Jackson , born July 20, 1932 passed away peacefully November 12, 2020 in Tacoma Wa.

Les was preceded in death by his first wife Jean, daughter Jeanyne, daughter Heather, son Douglas, and grandson Jonathan.

Les was born in Dierks, Arkansas to Nannie Lee and TE Jackson.   In 1952 Les left...

Nov 12, 2020

Robert Gosselin, 93, passed away November 12, 2020 in Tacoma, Washington. Bob was born on August 11, 1927 in Puyallup, Washington to Fritz and Laura Gosselin. He grew up in Tacoma, graduating from Bellarmine Prep in 1946, then Santa Clara University, with a B.A. in 1950. Bob joined his dad in the grocery business, later opening Bob’s Totum Market...

Nov 12, 2020

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

Nov 11, 2020

Marites Roxas Miceli, also known as Tess, 40, passed away, along with her unborn daughter, Lenora Roxas Miceli, on November 11, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington of a tragic illness, with her husband, Frank Miceli at her side. She was born on September 21, 1980 to Leonardo and Pilar Roxas in Lumampao, Cuenca, Batangas, Philippines....

Nov 11, 2020

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

Nov 4, 2020

Frances Baldasare Gilletti,  91, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully at home on her journey to her heavenly home while surrounded by family on November 4, 2020.

She was born March 4, 1929 in Tacoma, Washington to Italian Immigrants Michael and Ernesta Baldassare. Preceding her in death were her five siblings...

Nov 3, 2020

Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt Louise Echtle, passed away at Tacoma General Hospital on November 3rd, 2020 with family at her bedside. Nova Louise Dornblaser was born March 3rd, 1943 to Raymond and Nova (Brackney) Dornblaser in Olympia.  The youngest of four, Louise’s family lived in Nisqually, Washington where she and her brothers attended school at...