Obituaries

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Mar 31, 2026

Timothy “Tim” Keely, age 95, born on November 1, 1930 passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026 in Kirkland, Washington.

Tim was born in Tacoma, Washington, where he spent nearly his entire life. He graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory School, earned his undergraduate degree from Saint Martin’s College, and went on to receive his master’s degree from the University of Washington. While...

Mar 31, 2026

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Mar 23, 2026

Betty passed away at the age of 94 on March 23, 2026. She was born in Iowa to Ben and Marie Reimer and was the third child of 8. She grew up in Danbury, Iowa and moved to Tacoma, Washington. She attended St. Leo's High School. She met and fell in love with Stanley Kaija and they were married for...

Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026

Bruce Owen Bleckert (November 14,1935 - March 22, 2026) Bruce Owen Bleckert, 90, of Tacoma Washington, passed away on March 22, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary and his son Mark. Bruce is survived by his 3 children Scott, Leanne, and Matt, as well as his 3 grandchildren, and 5 great...

Mar 16, 2026

Sharon Brown Kabanuck

6/18/1951-3/16/2026

Sharon joined her husband Terry in eternal life on March 16,2026 after a long illness. She was raised in Yelm Washington and attended Yelm High School. She went on to St Martin’s College in Lacey influenced by her great grandmother, Bertha Hammerschmith, who was a member of the Mothers Club and is commemorated on the plaque at the...

Mar 9, 2026

JOSEPH ANTHONY PALERMO

January 20,1962 - March 9, 2026

Joe was the third of six children born to Lawrence and Sally Palermo on January 20, 1962, in Tacoma, Washington. A lifelong sports fan, especially of the Seahawks, he was quick to share his opinions and enjoyed lively discussions. In his youth, Joe was an avid fisherman and continued to enjoy visiting the...

Mar 8, 2026

David Miles Rothrock, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 8, 2026. He was born in Spokane, WA on October 1, 1940 to Frank Wallace and Eleanor (Twohy) Rothrock.

He attended St. Augustine’s Elementary School, Gonzaga Preparatory, and Washington State University, where he studied “animal husbandry”. For a short time afterwards, he worked in the Stockyards, which his grandfather started,...

Mar 7, 2026

William (Bill) James Barker

William (Bill) James Barker passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at his home at the Weatherly Inn in Tacoma, Washington.

Bill was born in Colville, Washington, to Ona and William Barker. The family later relocated to Spokane, Washington, where he grew up and graduated from Rogers High School in 1951. He went on to attend Gonzaga University...

Mar 5, 2026

Mar 4, 2026

Phillip (Morris/Joe) was born to Mary Pearl and Thomas Valette Proctor in Cedarville, MD on May 9, 1933. As a young man, he enlisted and served 23 years in the Air Force followed by 13 years in civil service. He was married to the kindest of women, Patricia Earline Proctor, for 52 and 1/2 years and together with their five...

Mar 4, 2026

Mar 4, 2026

On March 4, 2026, James Myron Davis entered peacefully into eternal life after many years struggling with Parkinson’s Disease. Over 82 years earlier, on July 13, 1943, Jim had entered this world, the only child of Elmer A. Davis and Betty L. Rimpler Gallert. Born and raised in Tacoma WA, he attended Holy Rosary School and Bellarmine High School before...