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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...
Lawrence J Martin
Nov 14, 2014
Obituary Lawrence J. Martin Larry was born in Newport, Rhode Island on July 7, 1920 to Mary Hussey and Jacob Martin. He was 1 of 4 siblings Harry, Pauline, Eleanor and dad being the youngest. When Larry was either 2 or 3 his mom passed away-cause unknown. Larry never talked about his younger years. His father remarried and the family...
Raina Lynn Pittman
Nov 13, 2014
Obituary Raina Lynn Pittman Raina Lynn Pittman, resident of Gig Harbor, Washington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 13, 2014. Raina is survived by her parents, Andrew and Xanna Pittman; sisters, Tianna and Korin; grandmother, Barbara Pittman; grandmother, Lynn Sells; grandfather, Marlon Sells; grandfather, David Darby; great grandmother, Jean Darby. Raina was born on a beautiful afternoon in...
Lynn Kenneth Baldwin
Nov 12, 2014
Obituary Lynn "Ken" Baldwin Ken passed away on November 12, 2014 in Tacoma, WA. He was born on June 17, 1953 in Bonners Ferry, ID. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and most recently, photography. He was a veteran and after 20 years with Weyerhaeuser he retired in June 2013. Item #1 on bucket list checked off. He was the best...
Freda Echtle
Nov 3, 2014
Obituary Freda Bernice Echtle Freda, the second of seven siblings, was born in Rainier, Washington on July 15, 1923. She spent her formative years on the family farm in Yelm, Washington. Growing up, her most memorable chore was bringing the cows back from the oak grove to the barn each evening with her sister, Marian. After graduating from Yelm High...
Joan Emily Wilson
Nov 3, 2014
Obituary Joan Emily Wilson 5/15/1937 ~ 11/3/2014 Joan was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Walter William Wilson and Julia Leahy Wilson. Doris and Marjorie were her older sisters and preceded her in death. Joan attended Plainfield Public Schools. She completed her Bachelor and Masters degrees at Ohio State in 1966. This was her first real time away from home...
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