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Janet (Fife) Meehan
Jun 3, 2019
Obituary Janet (Fife) Meehan was recently reunited with the love of her life and husband of 45 years, John Meehan. Jan, born March 1, 1949 in Spokane, WA, passed suddenly at home, June 3, 2019. Jan is survived by her daughter, Melinda (Phillip) Ringrose, son, Sean (Lisa) Meehan and grandsons, Tristan and Canyon Ringrose, Brothers Michael (Dianna) Fife, John (Marge)...
Donald Allen Duncan
May 31, 2019
Obituary Donald Allen Duncan, also lovingly referred to as "Coach" or "D.A.D.", died on May 31, 2019, at the age of 89 in Tacoma, Washington. Don Duncan was born on November 16, 1929, in Hoquiam, Washington, to Henry Duncan and Zola (Hart) Duncan. He grew up in Aberdeen, Washington, with his siblings - sister, Sally (Duncan) Kerns, brother, James (Jim)...
Marija Lovrin
May 15, 2019
Obituary Marija Lovrin, a wife, mother, grandmother WWII veteran, and resident of Tacoma passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Marija is survived by her daughter Darija Fletcher (Joe), son Pero Lovrin (Susan), and three grandchildren Andriana Fletcher along with Matthew and Mark Lovrin. She was proceeded in death by her husband Dunat Lovrin. Marija was born June 3, 1926 in...
Joan Forseth
May 9, 2019
Obituary Joan Forseth July 17, 1955-May 9, 2019 Joan Louise Forseth, age 63, passed on May 9, 2019 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 17, 1955 to Leonard and Dorothy Davis of Tacoma, Washington. She is survived by her husband Charles Forseth, their children Gavin (Heather) Forseth, Emily (Bret) Taylor, and Heidi (Garrick) Hughes,...
Rosemarie Redmond-Ellis
May 9, 2019
Obituary Rosemarie Redmond-Ellis Rosemarie Redmond-Ellis, Tacoma and Gig Harbor native, passed away at age 93 on May 9, 2019 at St. Anthony's Gig Harbor Hospital. Rosemarie was born and raised in Tacoma where she attended St. Patrick's School and Aquinas Academy. After graduating high school she followed her dreams by traveling around the world while working for the US Army...
Joseph Betz
May 5, 2019
Obituary Joseph Anthony Michael Francis Betz Joe died peacefully at his home in Fircrest, WA, on Sunday, May 5th, 2019. He was born in Everett, WA on September 29th, 1929, to Gerard Betz and Anne Schultz. Joe spent his childhood in Seahurst, WA. He graduated from Seattle Prep in 1947 and Seattle U in 1951 with a Bachelor of Education....
John K Corvin
Apr 30, 2019
Obituary John passed away at the Weatherly Inn on April 30, 2019, at the age of 87. John was born in Tacoma and lived here his entire life. He graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School, Bellarmine Prep High School, St. Martin's College and Seattle University. John went on to work for Pierce County in 1953 and retired in 1985 as...
Virginia Marie Mitchell
Apr 28, 2019
Obituary Virginia passed away peacefully and in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loved ones. Virginia was born in Bristol South Dakota and came to Washington to attend nursing school. It was here she met her husband William. Virginia is survived by her 4 daughters: Michelle Long, Betty (Scott) Nowasky, Marleen (Stacey) Hobson and Barbara (Greg) Newton....
Reed Rudin
Apr 25, 2019
Obituary Reed Ellis Rudin was born January 16, 1929, in California, and passed away in Tacoma on April 25, 2019, at age 90. Reed was predeceased in death by his parents, son, and step daughter. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Audrey Rudin, and children Clay Rudin, Rick Hitt, Eldin Lougee, Judy Sutton, Melinda Walter, and...
Michael Hart
Apr 23, 2019
Obituary Michael Hart Mike passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 23. He was born on October 22, 1939 in Tacoma to Frank and Lois Hart. Mike is preceded in death by his Daughter Maureen (David) and survived by his loving wife Grace and his children Kelly (Ted), Mike Jr. (Tiffany) and Sean (Laura) and dog, Ranger. Mike...
Gary Keith Johnson
Apr 20, 2019
Obituary Gary Keith Johnson Gary and his twin brother Larry were born in Wenatchee, WA on October 11, 1933 to David and Gertrude Johnson. Soon after, the family moved to Aberdeen where at the age of four, Gary's twin brother died from diphtheria. Upon settling in Tacoma, Gary graduated from Stadium High School, and went on to attend the College...
Robert Tamotsu Yoshioka
Apr 17, 2019
Obituary Robert (Bob) Yoshioka, 72, passed away on the morning of April 17, 2019, surrounded by his family. Bob was born and raised in Fife, WA where he continued the family business as a successful vegetable farmer. Bob was a respected and longtime member of the Fife community, active in Fife planning commission, King/Pierce County Farm Bureau, Casts for Kids...
Doreen M. Zerbel
Apr 14, 2019
Obituary Doreen M. Zerbel, 87 years old, living in Tacoma, WA, beloved wife and mother was called home to be with our lord and savior on April 14th, 2019. Doreen was born July 6th, 1931 to Marshall and Marie Benson in Tacoma, Washington. She was the oldest of three girls, her father was a butcher at a meat packing plant...
Allene "Pat" Kalenius
Apr 13, 2019
Obituary Patsy Allene Mary Maloney was born on August 25, 1930 in the Snoqualmie Falls Hospital. Her parents, Aubrey and Rose Maloney lived in North Bend at that time. Several years later they moved to Juneau, Alaska where Pat attended school until 1942 when they moved back to North Bend. The next year she attended Highline High School, from which...
Sister Margaret (Keller) Mary
Apr 6, 2019
Obituary Sister Margaret Keller, (M. Dolorita) OP Sister Margaret Keller, a Seattle native, was born on August 28, 1920 to William and Elma (Louisiana) Keller. She attended Holy Rosary School in West Seattle where she met the Tacoma Dominicans. Her high school years were at Holy Angels High School in Ballard. On September 15, 1937 she traveled to Marymount and...
Shawna Lee Alvarez
Apr 3, 2019
Obituary Shawna Lee Alvarez, age 49 of Tacoma, Washington ascended to heaven Tuesday April 3, 2019. She was very recently diagnosed with a large brain tumor and had gone through two major brain surgeries. During the second surgery, Shawna encountered complications leading to her death. Shawna was born on September 6, 1969 in Seattle, Washington, grew up in Des Moines,...
Salvador Delgadillo
Apr 3, 2019
Obituary Salvador Delgadillo passed away on April 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, his mother & his sister. He was 85 years old. Retired longshoremen of Local 23. Instrumental in the growth of Tacoma Hispanic Catholic Community at Sacred Heart Church. Salvador is survived by 8 kids: Gabi (Martin) Fragoso, Agueda Delgadillo,...
Catherine Gallacher
Mar 27, 2019
Obituary On March 27, 2019 Catherine (Cathie) Gallacher passed away at the age of 96. Catherine was born to James and Gerbina Luzzi on June 25, 1922 in Tacoma. She graduated Stadium High School in 1940 and attended UPS where she met Jack Gallacher who was to become her husband of 70 years. She loved her college years and was...
Orville James Halvorson
Mar 27, 2019
Obituary Orville James Halvorson passed away on March 27, 2019. He was born on April 15, 1932 in Landa, North Dakota to parents Orville and Barbra Halvorson. Orville grew up on the family farm with his two brothers, Gerald and Ronald. Ronald preceded Orville in death. Upon high school graduation, Orville joined the Air Force and transferred to the Tacoma...
Ursula (Parko) Griswold
Mar 26, 2019
Obituary My Mother Ursula Griswold (Parko) June 20, 1921 to March 26, 2019 -She was born and grew up on a forty-acre farm at the end of Garrard Creek Valley near Oakville, Washington. -Her mother immigrated from Croatia and her 'Dad from Austria in 1902 and met in California and married. -Her mother's sister and husband immigrated to Aberdeen, Washington...
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