Obituaries

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...

Jan 20, 2020

George Leroy Pifer was born October 14, 1920 and passed away on January 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen I. Fredrickson Pifer in 2016.  They were married for 75 years.  George was born in Tacoma, Washington to John and Carrie Pifer and attended school in Olympia Washington.  He began his military career at...

Jan 16, 2020

Joan M. Calkins was born June 6, 1937 to George and Nancy Sabol in Tacoma and passed away on January 16, 2020 in Tacoma. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1955, she worked at Weyerhaeuser in Tacoma and Federal Way for over 40 years. Joan married Larry Calkins on November 29, 1958 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in...

Jan 15, 2020

Clifton “Kip” Coy

On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, Clifton Coy, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 79 from Alzheimer’s disease. His final days were spent with his loving wife of over 58 years, Sharon Coy, along with many friends and family. The Olympic Alzheimer Residence’s exceptional staff provided him...

Jan 15, 2020

Teresa Frances Johnson passed away on January 15, 2020 at the age of 93.  Mom was born on August 21, 1926 to Frank and Lena Rink in Tacoma, Washington.  She attended Saint Patrick Grade School and Aquinas High School, graduating in 1945.  She worked for National Bank of Washington as a messenger, eventually becoming a proof operator.  She worked...

Jan 13, 2020

Otto Alfred Boese passed away January 13th, 2020 in Tacoma. Otto was born April 23rd, 1938 in Bremen, Germany to Alfred and Lilli Boese. He came to the United States as a teenager with his family. Otto graduated from Libertyville High School in Libertyville, Il. and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served four years. He...

Jan 12, 2020

Sister Patricia Uphus (Mary Anthony) OP died peacefully at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle on January 12, 2020.  Florence Patricia Uphus was born in Seattle to Ralph Uphus and Florence O’Leary. The family moved to Tacoma where she attended St. Patrick’s School and Aquinas Academy, graduating in 1946.

On July 2, 1947, Sister Patricia entered the Dominican...