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Paul Livingston Johnson
Dec 27, 2014
Obituary Paul Livingston Johnson A life-long resident of Browns Point, passed away at his home Dec. 27, 2014. Paul was born to Frank and DeMay Johnson Nov. 22, 1942. He was active in school sports, playing on both the football and baseball teams. After graduation from Stadium High, he fished commercially in Alaska, later opening his own business as an...
Thomas Clyde Boyle
Dec 26, 2014
Obituary Thomas Clyde Boyle Lifelong Tacoma resident Thomas Clyde Boyle, age 72, died peacefully on December 26, 2014 due to cancer. Tom was the first of three sons born to Clyde and Lola (Hamilton) Boyle. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Bellarmine, St. Martin's College, and Fordham University. He was employed as a firefighter in Tacoma and Lacey,...
Richard Joseph Boulanger
Dec 24, 2014
Obituary Richard "Dick" Boulanger Richard ("Dick")Boulanger was born in Seattle on March 25, 1929 and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 24, 2014 in Tacoma, Washington. Family meant everything to Dick, and he treasured the time spent with his family near and far. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Ann; his four...
Kathleen L. Atkins
Dec 8, 2014
Obituary Kathleen L. Atkins April 10, 1945 to December 8, 2014 Kathy (Mom) was born April 10, 1945 to James and Pauline Gibbardin Tacoma, WA. She passed away after a brief battle with cancer, December 8, 2014 in Columbus, GA. Mom was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Atkins (1977); and her daughter, Debra Valencia (2012). Mom...
Brian Joseph Sullivan
Dec 8, 2014
Obituary Brian Joseph Sullivan Brian Joseph Sullivan, age 48, died on December 8, 2014 in Barrow, Alaska. Born on December 6, 1966 in Tacoma, Washington, Brian grew up in University Place and attended school at St. Charles Borromeo and Bellarmine Preparatory High School. He graduated from the University of Washington and then earned his Juris Doctorate at Mississippi College in...
Harriet Gilmore Anderson
Dec 3, 2014
Obituary Harriet Gilmore Anderson 9/23/1919 ~ 12/3/2014 Born in Tacoma, WA to Thomas Edward and Harriet Ward Gilmore, Harriet grew up in Dash Point with her two brothers, Ward and Thomas. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, and her husband of 63 years, William C Anderson. Harriet was an original and lifelong resident of Dash Point....
Beth T Gallagher
Nov 30, 2014
Obituary Beth T. Gallagher Beth T. (Devlin) Gallagher of Tacoma, born December 20, 1924 passed away November 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Don and her daughter Barbara and is survived by her daughter Linda (Ron), her son Don (Renee), her son in law Ronald, 5 grandsons and 3 great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be...
Shirley Ruth Harris-Lee
Nov 26, 2014
Obituary Shirley Ruth Harris-Lee Shirley Ruth Harris-Lee, 78, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 26, 2014, at the University of Washington Heart Center. She was born August 20, 1936, in Chehalis, Washington, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Washington School of Nursing in 1958. Shirley was a beautiful spirit and lifelong learner who was devoted to...
Nyla Verlaine Depaul
Nov 24, 2014
Obituary Nyla Verlaine DePaul  Nyla Verlaine DePaul, 90, of Puyallup died peacefully in her sleep Nov. 24, 2014, and raced to heaven to join her husband, Elmer, who had been waiting for her. She was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Laura and Roy D. Young. Her parents were divorced when Nyla and her younger sister...
Eloise June Griesmeyer
Nov 22, 2014
Obituary Eloise June Griesmeyer June 29, 1926 ~ November 22, 2014  Eloise June Griesmeyer (née McClanahan) passed away on November 22, 2014, in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 88. Eloise impressed all who knew her by her kindness, sense of humor, and generosity of spirit. Eloise was born to Clarence and Mildred McClanahan on June 29, 1926, in...
George William Prichard
Nov 21, 2014
Obituary George William Prichard Born in Loup City, Nebraska on July 19, 1922 to Robert and Margaret Prichard, George William Prichard passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the age of 92. Following his high school graduation in 1941, George joined the United States Coast Guard, and served during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans...
Michelle Renee' Wolfe
Nov 21, 2014
Obituary Michelle Renee' Wolfe Michelle Renee' Wolfe passed away on November 21, 2014 in Winlock, WA. She was born on March 5, 1973 in Tacoma, WA. Michelle was a beautiful and nurturing person who cared about all God's creatures. Those sparkling eyes and beautiful smile are something that cannot be forgot. Her wonderful personality and contagious laugh could light up...
Bennett William Fors
Nov 19, 2014
Obituary Bennett William Fors, Sr. Beloved husband of Pearl Tadich Fors, Bennett Fors, age 90, passed from this world on November 19, 2014. He was born on January 9, 1924 in Tacoma to Per William Fors. Following graduation from Lincoln High School he entered the United States Army Air Corp in 1942 where he served with the 100th Bomb Group,...
Evelyn Mary Lisicich
Nov 19, 2014
Obituary Evelyn Mary Lisicich Evelyn was born on April 11, 1921 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and passed away November 19th, 2014 at the age of 93 in Tacoma, Washington. Evelyn was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Family was her first priority, unless someone asked her to go out for coffee. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and...
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