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James Charles Nelson
Aug 4, 2018
Obituary James C. Nelson James C. Nelson of Federal Way, Washington, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2018 at the age of 89. He was surrounded by loved ones. James was born in Kilkenny, Minnesota on October 5, 1928 to Mary and Percy Nelson. He was raised in Kilkenny where he attended high school. When he was 17 he met...
Betty Ann Chipps
Jul 30, 2018
Obituary We were blessed to learn the many valuable lessons from Betty (Kominski) Chipps, 85. She believed in faith and family first, always carry mint lifesavers, and butter can make a dish better. Betty came into this world on November 4, 1932, as the third child to Joseph and Mary Kominski of McKenna, WA, and passed away in Puyallup on...
Patricia Lucille Sankovich
Jul 27, 2018
Obituary Patricia Mernaugh Darling Sankovich Patricia Lucille Sankovich, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, died on July 27th at her home in Tacoma, Washington. She was 94. Patricia was born June 23, 1924 in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Letha and Marion Mernaugh. The family moved to Tacoma in 1938 and in 1942 Patricia graduated from Stadium H.S. and married Dale Darling,...
Robert Romayne Guthrie
Jul 25, 2018
Obituary Robert (Bob) Guthrie Nov. 21, 1935 July 25, 2018 Bob's sunrise was Nov. 21, 1935, and his sunset July 25, 2018. He was born in Eads, Colorado, the first child of Cora Ruth and Cecil Clyde Guthrie, and passed away in Puyallup, Washington after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. Bob was a beloved son, brother, husband, father,...
Theodore Martin Morrisette
Jul 19, 2018
Obituary THEODORE (TED) MARTIN MORRISETTE Theodore Martin Morrisette went home to his Heavenly Father on July 19th 2018 at the age of 77. Theodore was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Marylou Keen, Rosalie Waite, Joan Flothe and Marguerite Schlumpf. Theodore leaves his daughter, Jennifer Morrisette Lingafelter (Chris Lingafelter) of Puyallup, WA and two grandchildren, Morgan and...
Manuel Abelgas
Jul 13, 2018
Obituary Manuel Alcuizar Abelgas, 76, died July 13, 2018 in Olympia, WA. He was born February 22, 1942 in Cebu, Philippines. Manuel is survived by his wife, Marieta Abelgas, Children; Evangeline Abelgas, Nemea Abelgas-Rosel, Geraldine Abelgas Ocampo-Bautista, Manuel Abelgas, Jr., Christopher Abelgas, Irene Abelgas De Claro and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Aida Abelgas. A...
Susan Emma Zukowski
Jul 9, 2018
Obituary Susan (Sue) Emma Zukowski passed away peacefully in the presence of family on July 9th at Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Tacoma Washington after a valiant battle to recover from respiratory distress following lung surgery. She was the widow of John R. Zukowski (Captain Jack) who passed away in 2001. They shared 44 adventurous years together. She spent several...
Derek Prescott Wood
Jul 7, 2018
Obituary Derek Prescott Wood, age 53, of Mercer Island, WA, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Derek was born on November 18, 1964, in Seattle, WA, to Stearns John Wood and Emily June (Vylasek) Wood, and is survived by his parents; his sister, Dana (Wood) Erickson (Steve) of Kirkland, WA; his brothers, Darren Wood (Amy) of Tacoma; and Darryl...
Donald Landsden Farmer
Jul 7, 2018
Obituary Donald Farmer Husband, Father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away July 6, 2108 born August 1, 1925 to Elwin and Ida Farmer at Spirt Lake, IA, he graduated from Spirt Lake High school. He served in the Army in World War ll, was wounded in battle of the Bulge in Europe, and received the Purple Heart. He was active in...
Burton John Joyce
Jul 4, 2018
Obituary Burt Joyce Was born in Connecticut, the second of four children. He grew up on a farm, and during and after high school he supported himself by operating a dairy farm and hiring out his bulldozing skills. At 24 he joined the Army and was eventually stationed at Ft. Lewis, where he met Mary Krilich. They married and established...
David Myers Poe
Jul 1, 2018
Obituary David Myers Poe David peacefully passed away on July 1, 2018. He was born in Tacoma, WA on Aug. 21, 1917 to Robert Burns Poe, Sr. and Elsie Grumbling Poe. He celebrated his 100th birthday last summer with his family! Dave graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma and the University of Washington in 1941 with a BA in...
Mary-Lynne O'Brien
Jun 19, 2018
Obituary Mary- Lynne was born November 7th, 1923 in Savannah, GA. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 19th, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel O'Brien and sister Janice Antonides. Mary- Lynne was an accomplished artist. Painting in many mediums: oil, water and batiks. She loved antiques, beautiful sunsets, spending time in her...
Terrence Carroll Kabanuck
Jun 18, 2018
Obituary Terrence C. Kabanuck Terry Kabanuck died June 18 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Emma Kabanuck. Terry is survived by his wife Sharon. He is also survived by many cousins including Dolores Kabanuck, Dwight Carroll, and Grant Schmidt. He will be particularly missed by his many nieces and nephews who he...
Bernice E Renner
Jun 1, 2018
Obituary Bernice Emily Renner Bernice Emily Renner was born in Tacoma, Washington on April 5, 1926 to Michael and Emelia Bernobich (Bernbic), immigrants from Austria. She received her education in the Pacific Northwest. While attending college, she was installed as a member of the National Honorary Society of Tau Kappa Kappa. She was married to her dearly beloved husband William...
John Rothrock Hilger
May 31, 2018
Obituary John Rothrock Hilger, born August 5, 1931, passed to eternal life on May 31, 2018. Jack, as he was known, was a man of many talents and accomplishments; but his greatest achievement of all was his loving, faith-filled family. The second of three children, he was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Dr. Andrew and Winifred Hilger. He attended...
Alvina Kathryn Lucht
May 27, 2018
Obituary Alvina K. Lucht was born the eldest of five children in Worthington, MN, to Francis and Gertrude Steffes. She graduated as valedictorian of her class and married Lester Lucht, her husband of 58 years, in June 1947. Together they raised five children. Their married life began in Fargo, ND, where they briefly owned and operated a small café. In...
Evelyn W Piercy
May 26, 2018
Obituary EVELYN W. PIERCY December 14, 1925 - May 26, 2018 Evelyn passed away peacefully at her home in Fircrest on May 26, 2018. Born in Tacoma, Washington on December 14, 1925, she was the daughter of Thomas and Florence Watts, formerly of Liverpool, England. Evelyn was one of seven brothers and sisters. She was an identical twin to her...
Lois Ann Jacques Nelson
May 11, 2018
Obituary Lois Ann Jacques Nelson, born July 23, 1924 in Grand Junction Colorado, died quietly after a comfortable decline on May 11, 2018 at her home in Tacoma at the age of 93. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis S. and Anne M. Jacques, her brother Robert A. Jacques, her former husband Frank Nelson, and her niece...
R.Nancy Elling
May 4, 2018
Obituary Nancy Elling, 87, passed away peacefully at home with her sister Margaret at her side, on Friday, May 4, 2018. Nancy was born in Tacoma on June 5, 1930. She was a secretary for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, retiring after 25 years of service. Nancy enjoyed gardening, traveling and reading, especially history. She also enjoyed baking (her pies...
Thomas E. Hofstedt
May 3, 2018
Obituary Tom "Huf" Hofstedt (July 14, 1935 - May 3, 2018) went to his rest at age of 82 after a long battle with MS. He is survived by his loving wife Susie, his children Lily, Rolly, Dan, Ray and Laura, his adored sisters Karen, Kathy, Paula and Julie, 12 grandchildren, 5 great grand-children, and many nieces, nephews and friends,...
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