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Rodney William Wilson
Jan 28, 2014
Obituary Rodney William Wilson Rodney William Wilson passed away peacefully on January 28, 2014 after battling 8 months of cancer. He was born on November 4, 1943 in Seattle, WA, the son of William and Virginia Wilson who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Paula, the love of his life for 41 years; sons, Ryan...
James Andrew Huey
Jan 25, 2014
Obituary James Andrew Huey James Andrew Huey Died suddenly in his home in Tacoma on Saturday, January 25. He was 33. James, born on March 29, 1980 in Worthington, MN, was a graduate of Bismarck (ND) High School and Tacoma Community College. He was employed at Stadium Thriftway, where he loved serving the public, especially the Friday afternoon summer outdoor...
Warren F Mcneal, Dds
Jan 25, 2014
Obituary Warren Franklyn McNeal, DDS November 24, 1926 ~ January 25, 2014 Warren McNeal, 87, died peacefully in his sleep. Born in Auburn, WA, he was the only child of Charles Franklyn and Virginia Brady McNeal. He lived a life defined by adventure, as an Eagle Scout, professional, father, sailor, and world traveler. He graduated from Lincoln High School in...
Christopher Terence Jewels
Jan 24, 2014
Obituary Christopher T. Jewels Born 3-21-1955 Frankfurt, Germany died 1-24-2014 Tacoma, Washington Chris aka Mags loved his work, where he helped many Boeings get their wings. An avid Whovian who loved the internet, music, art, science and discovering new and interesting things. He had a vast amount of friends all over the world, with whom he maintained contact throughout the...
Marietta Wallaert
Jan 21, 2014
Obituary Sister Marietta Wallaert (Sister Agnes Madeline) Sister Marietta spent 75 years of her life as a Franciscan sister. She was a teacher, a principle, a librarian, and a tutor. Her love of learning inspired many students to reach for their full potential. Sister was born in Baker City, Oregon and passed away on January 21, 2014 in Tacoma. She...
Mary Ellen Glockner
Jan 20, 2014
Obituary Mary Ellen Glockner Mary peacefully passed away on January 20, 2014, at age 93, in Tacoma, WA. She was a lover of life, family, friends, and God. She was born in Everett, WA, on December 24, 1920. She graduated from Everett High School and was a Navy veteran, serving in Alameda, CA, where she met her husband Robert Thomas...
Eva J Sudar
Jan 12, 2014
Obituary Eva Wuynovich Sudar 1925 ~ 2014 On January 12, 2014, Eva Wuynovich Sudar passed away as she lived her life, gracefully, gently and with gratitude. A proud native Tacoman and the only child of Serbian/Croatian immigrant parents Mikhail Vujnovic and Mary Jurasovic Vujnovic Persha, she grew up modestly in a Hilltop neighborhood rich with ethnic influences. As a first...
Kathryn Veronica Jensen
Jan 2, 2014
Obituary Vera Jensen Born Kathryn Veronica Dahl on January 1, 1920 to Emil and Alice Dahl in Rhame, ND. She died peacefully on January 2, 2014 at home in Tacoma, WA. Vera graduated from Mercy School of Nursing in Davenport, IA in 1941. Her nursing career began in Tacoma as an obstetrical nurse. Later she helped pioneer home delivery and...
Harold Thomas Courson
Jan 1, 2014
Obituary Harold Thomas Courson, Jr. Harold Thomas Courson, Jr. born January 27, 1942 in Racine, WI and died peacefully in his home on January 1, 2014. "Butch" was a proud and talented carpenter who thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping in addition to his trade. However, it is no secret that his real passion in life was his family and...
Helen Marjorie Beckman
Dec 28, 2013
Obituary Helen M. Beckman February 27, 1922 ~ December 28, 2013 Helen M. (n. Groeper) Beckman at 91 passed on peacefully Dec. 28 after a long life of caring for her large family and many, many more in her lifetime. She was from large Norwegian and German immigrant families who arrived in Washington in the late 19th century. Her 2nd...
Leo Ryo Kawasaki
Dec 24, 2013
Obituary Leo Ryo Kawasaki Leo Ryo Kawasaki passed away peacefully on December 24, 2013. He was 91 years of age. Leo was born on April 4, 1922 in Fife, WA to Hikozo and Rikuye Kawasaki and lived the majority of his life in Fife and Tacoma. Leo graduated from Fife High School in 1940, then attended the College of Puget...
Bruce Leon Nordlund
Dec 21, 2013
Obituary Bruce Leon Nordlund A Splendid Man Born in Pomona, California, to Frances and Earl Nordlund, Bruce was a child of the Depression whose character was set by the necessity of tough times and the optimism of a better future. He drew strength from this throughout his most interesting life and has left a legacy for all who were fortunate...
Kenneth Gerald Wolf
Dec 21, 2013
Obituary Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kenneth Gerald Wolf Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kenneth Gerald Wolf, 92, of Lakewood, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2013. He was born on his family's farm in Byron Township, Michigan. As a young boy, he would see planes flying over the farm and decided that he wanted to become a pilot. He was home from...
Ernest George Althuser
Dec 17, 2013
Obituary Ernest George Althuser December 3, 1923 ~ December 17, 2013 The Pacific Northwest lost one of its record breaking amateur golfers on December 17, 2013. He was 90 years old. Ernest George Althuser was born in Tacoma, WA in 1923 and lived here all his life. The son of Desire (Dis) George Althuser, a French immigrant, & June Hilliard...
Sr. Mary Kenny
Dec 16, 2013
Obituary Sister Mary Kenny, OSF Sister Mary Kenny, OSF, (84) died at St. Ann Convent, Tacoma, WA on December 16, 2013. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St Francis for 63 years. Sister Mary was born in Dublin, Ireland and came to the United States when she joined the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Sister...
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