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William J Musser
Jun 18, 2016
Obituary William "Bill" Joseph Musser Bill Musser, longtime resident of Gig Harbor, passed away on June 18, 2016 at St. Anthony's Hospital following a long illness. Born July 17, 1941 to John and Regina Musser, Bill graduated from Fife High School in 1959; Central Washington University in 1966; and attended graduate studies at Pacific Lutheran University. Bill married his high...
Linda L Gallagher
Jun 11, 2016
Obituary Born February 2, 1950, to Donald and Beth Gallagher, Linda Gallagher died June 11, 2016, in Tacoma. Linda grew up in Eatonville, WA, where she attended Weyerhaeuser Elementary, then moved to Tacoma attending St. Ann's, St. Leo's and graduating from Mt. Tahoma High in 1968. She worked at the National Bank of Washington, was a classroom aide in the...
Martha F (Tainter) Renggli
Jun 7, 2016
Obituary Martha Frances Renggli went to heaven on June 7, 2016. As determined by her Catholic faith, she will be reunited with her parents, Richard and Jeane Tainter. She is the wife of Roy Renggli, the mother of Darin, Tony (Christine) and David (Alicia) Renggli, the sister of Charles Tainter and the grandmother of Arielle Nakiewicz, Melissa, Jacob and Avery...
James M Callahan
Jun 7, 2016
Obituary James W. Callahan was born on July 28, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington. He passed away on June 7, 2016 in University Place, Washington at the age of 72. Jim was a lifelong resident of Dash Point and Northeast Tacoma. He spent many decades with the Tacoma School District and retired from Brown's Point Elementary. His family and his cars...
Leo E Gilman
May 24, 2016
Obituary Leo Edward Gilman was born in Tacoma, WA on March 26, 1926 to Rollin and Celeste Gilman. He attended Bellarmine Prep., graduating in 1944. He was a World War II veteran in the US Navy, and served aboard the USS Huntington. He later joined the Holy Cross Brothers, attending Notre Dame University, and also did missionary work in Brazil....
Richard J Jensen
May 18, 2016
Obituary Richard James Jensen was born in Tacoma, Washington on July 27, 1931 and passed away at home on May 18, 2016. Dick graduated from St. Leo's grade school and Bellarmine Prep. At Bellarmine, he studied Greek and Latin and participated in debate, elocution, had the lead in two school plays, and graduated with honors. He was student body vice-president...
George T Sleet
May 17, 2016
Obituary George Thomas Sleet, 74, passed away May 17th in the Tacoma home he lovingly remodeled and maintained for more than 40 years. His wife and daughter were by his side. Born June 12, 1941 to Josephine (Delaney) and Arthur Sleet, George grew up in Tacoma's Fern Hill neighborhood. He graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory School and Pacific Lutheran University and...
John A Rappin
May 17, 2016
Obituary John Allen Rappin died in his sleep May 17, 2016 at St. Anne Nursing Center of Seattle. Born July 17th, 1914 in Weiser, Idaho the "Geezer from Weiser" was just two months away from his 102nd birthday. John was raised in Roseburg, Oregon by his parents, Allen and Katherine (Ternes) Rapin. The family, sister Mary Louise and brother George,...
Mary Angela (Brickner) Engle
May 13, 2016
Obituary Mary Angela Brickner Engle passed away surrounded by her family, at the age of 90, on May 13, 2016. Mary was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on August 6, 1925. She enjoyed camping, traveling, watching and attending sporting events, especially baseball. She will be missed by her loving husband Bob, of 65 years, her four children, seven grandchildren, fifteen...
Victor F Caruzzi
May 9, 2016
Obituary Victor F. Caruzzi, born in Portland, OR on Christmas Eve 1911, passed away at his home in Tacoma, WA on May 9, 2016. He joins his wife, Louise, the love of his life. He is survived by his son Richard A. Caruzzi, daughter Rita M. Hoskins, and dog Zoe. Victor was the Director of Physical Therapy at Valley Medical...
Father Victor A Cloquet
May 9, 2016
Obituary On the evening of May 9, 2016, surrounded by family, Father Victor Cloquet passed away peacefully of natural causes in Gig Harbor, WA. Father Victor Antone Cloquet, an enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe of Southwest Washington, was born in the Long-bell Logging Camp at Ryderwood, WA on November 25, 1925. He was the fourth child of Ernest...
Richard M Pila
May 8, 2016
Obituary Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Paul Krilich
May 8, 2016
Obituary Paul Krilich, born June 25th, 1927, beloved husband, father and friend, died on May 8, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Doris; daughters, Karen (Harold) Bernett, Stephanie Krilich and Janel Krilich. He was a founding partner of Arnold & Krilich, an insurance brokerage firm. Community service was his passion. He served on the Board for Harbor View Manor...
Helen A (Wildes) Millar
May 7, 2016
Obituary Helen Aryline Millar peacefully left us to join her recently deceased and beloved husband, Roy (February 14, 2016) after a fall and broken pelvis. She and Roy did everything together, even leaving this earth to be reunited in their heavenly home. She was born in Long Beach, CA to parents Edward Wildes, who emigrated from Ireland as a lad...
Joanne E (Hazen) Koppy
May 6, 2016
Obituary Joanne E. Koppy (Age 73) was born December 8, 1942 in Tacoma, WA, and passed away on May 6, 2016. Joanne is survived by her son Joe, grandson Ryan, long-time companion Tom, sister Laurel, niece Carrie and nephew Brett. At Joanne's request, no services will be held. Joanne was always welcoming and brought a lot of laughter and fun...
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