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Vernon James Louie
Jul 25, 2013
Obituary Vernon James Louie October 5, 1937 - July 25, 2013 Vernon leaves behind one sister, Dr. Verna Bartlett, one son, Russell Johns, and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. The viewing and rosary will be at Gaffney Funeral Home, 1002 S. Yakima Ave., Tuesday, July 30, 2013, beginning at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church,...
Vincent George Kokich
Jul 24, 2013
Obituary Vincent George Kokich On Wednesday, July 24, we lost a giant in our lives when Vincent George Kokich passed away suddenly in his Gig Harbor home. Born September 17, 1944, he lived his 68 years to the fullest and accomplished a tremendous amount. He would want more than anything to be remembered first, as a family man and second,...
Clare Bell Martin
Jul 21, 2013
Obituary Clare Martin Clare Martin was born Clare Bell Crapnell on June 17, 1930, in Pekin, Illinois, and left this earth from Tacoma, Washington, on July 21, 2013. She graduated from Pekin High School in 1947 and married that same year. She raised three children, who survive her: Keith Gerling (Laura) of Sugar Grove Illinois, Sandi Gerling (Lee Roth) of...
James Louis Mack
Jul 18, 2013
Obituary Jim Mack James Louis Mack was born in Tacoma on October 8, 1950, the third and youngest child of Eugene Edward Mack and Ann Mary (Vlahovich) Mack. He died on July 18, 2013. Jim was a graduate of Bellarmine Prep and Western Washington University. He retired from the City of Tacoma in 2007, after a varied career at Tacoma...
Robert E Coty
Jul 16, 2013
Obituary Robert E. Coty "Catch Ya Later" Bob Coty, 82, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2013 after a long illness. The 10th child of Clarence J & Anna C. Coty was born in Morris, IL & lived much of his younger life in Everett, WA, later moving to Tacoma. After serving in the Korean Conflict he met...
Robert F Thaden
Jul 15, 2013
Obituary Robert F. Thaden 1936 to 2013 On July 19, 2013, Bob was going to be 77 years of age, but early he left us; his wife Patricia, his son Tim, his grandchildren, Stephanie, Christopher and River; his siblings Larry, Elaine, Roy and Jim and his step-children, Nicholas, Michael, Stephen and Jennifer and their children; Matt and Cassie; Andrew and...
Doris Brown
Jul 15, 2013
Obituary Doris (Cebula) Brown 1929 - 2013 On the morning of July 15, 2013 our mother passed away at St. Joseph Hospital. Doris was born in Pe Ell, WA to Jack and Pauline Kuznek. After moving to Tacoma she attended local schools concluding her education at Lincoln High School. Her career was spent in the food service industry. Doris married...
Elizabeth J Bader
Jul 15, 2013
Obituary Elizabeth Jean Bader March 4, 1936 - July 15, 2013 Elizabeth Jean Bannan Bader died peacefully at home on July 15, 2013, surrounded by her loving family and friends. The family greatly appreciates all the love and support they're receiving from family and friends during this time. Details about a celebration of Betty's life to be announced later. In...
Mary C. Tkachenko-Peterson
Jul 14, 2013
Obituary Mary C. Tkachenko-Peterson Mary C. Tkachenko-Peterson was born October 19, 1933 and passed away on July 14, 2013. Mary was a nurse for several decades and retired from St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by her children Mary Anne (Dave) Anderson and Dan Boyle; husband Jim Peterson and her sister Alice Hyndman. Mary was number 10 of 11 children...
Joyce Gaffney Sigafoos
Jul 11, 2013
Obituary Joyce Gaffney Sigafoos Joyce was born on January 10, 1924 at St. Joseph Hospital to Bill and Margaret Gaffney. She passed away on July 11, 2013 after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. Other than a few years in Spokane, Joyce lived in Tacoma all her life. In 1946 she met the love of her life, Jack Sigafoos;...
Helen Marie Avery
Jul 10, 2013
Obituary Helen Marie Avery Helen Marie Avery passed away on July 10, 2013. She was born in Stockett, Montana on April 27, 1913. Her family moved to Tacoma shortly after WWI where she met and married her husband Douglas in 1932. Helen's family spent twenty years in New Jersey from 1954 - 1975. Helen was employed during this period by...
Ralph B. Burnett
Jul 9, 2013
Obituary Ralph B. Burnett Ralph was born on May 9, 1921 in Canada to Elmer and Marie Burnett and passed away on July 9, 2013 in Tacoma, WA, he was 92. Ralph graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma and attended college in Montana. He served in the U.S. Army for 4 years and was a veteran of World War...
Dorothy Marie Mcdonald
Jul 9, 2013
Obituary Dorothy Marie McDonald Dorothy M. McDonald died peacefully during the evening on July 9, 2013 at the age of 87. She was born on October 31, 1925 in Ronald, (Kittitas Co.) Washington to parents Michael A. and Verna Petrovich. She and her family moved to Tacoma in 1935 where she attended Holy Rosary Grade School and St. Leo's High...
Pauline Doris Griffin
Jul 3, 2013
Obituary Pauline D. Griffin Pauline D. Griffin was born to James and Cecilia Norton in Seattle, WA on July 9, 1918 and passed away on July 3, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert E. Griffin; four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her son, Allen (Jane) Olin; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, one great-...
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