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Ralph Louis Franklin

Ralph Louis Franklin

Aug 8, 2023

Survived by his brother Mitch Franklin, and his four children, Crystal Huish, Lynda Mitchell, Zachary Franklin, Catherine Franklin, as well as many grandchildren. Ralph was born in Puyallup Washington to Georgia Sue Franklin and Arthur Franklin. Ralph enjoyed racing cars and roofing with his brother. Ralph was a loving father, grandfather, son and brother. He will be missed by...

E Albert M Grosklaus

E Albert M Grosklaus

Aug 8, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for E Albert M Grosklaus. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Georgia Sue Franklin

Georgia Sue Franklin

Aug 5, 2023

Survived by her son Mitch Franklin, and her grandchildren, Crystal Huish, Desiray Franklin, Lynda Mitchell, Zachary Franklin, Danielle Campbell, David Mulkins, and Catherine Franklin, as well as many great grandchildren. Georgia was born in the small town of Yellville Arkansas to Clara  Maxey Jones and Ernie Jones. She married her late husband Arthur Franklin on October 4th 1957, and...

Wayne Douglas Ginther

Wayne Douglas Ginther

Aug 3, 2023

Wayne Douglas Ginther, 82, of Lacey, WA, a beloved husband, father, and adventurer, passed away to be with his Heavenly Father on August 3, 2023. He was surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 8, 1940, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Robert and Pearl Ginther.  When he was a toddler his parents moved to...

Merritt Richard Smyth

Merritt Richard Smyth

Aug 1, 2023

Merritt Richard Smyth February 26, 1936 - August 1, 2023 Puyallup, Washington Merritt Richard Smyth, a beloved resident of Puyallup, Washington, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, surrounded by his Daughters. He was born on February 26, 1936, at Maynard Hospital in Seattle, Washington, to his parents, James Beattie Smyth and Margaret (NMI) Scheiblberger. Merritt's early years were...

Dorothy Lourene Derocher

Dorothy Lourene Derocher

Jul 31, 2023

Dorothy Lourene DeRocher (Dottie) 85, was born on October 6, 1937, in Payette Idaho.

Dottie lived in the Sumner & Puyallup WA area most of her life, graduating from Sumner High School in 1955. She married Lawrence DeRocher (Larry) in 1956, and they owned and managed the Hill Top Café at the top of Bonney Lake hill...

Carolyn Ann Wells

Carolyn Ann Wells

Jul 30, 2023

Carolyn A. Wells peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on July 30, 2023.  Born in Newport, New Hampshire on April 15th, 1935, she was the oldest of 3 daughters born to George Bullett and Mary Keach and was raised by her adoptive parents, Hector and Stella Beloin in North Hampton, Massachusetts. She was active in sports as...

Stephen Douglas Bucholtz

Stephen Douglas Bucholtz

Jul 28, 2023

Steve was 73 years at his time of passing. He was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He grew up in West Fir, Oregon raised by his grandparents where he graduated High School class of 1968 from Oakridge High School. He then joined the military immediately preceding.

Steve spent 9 years in the Army where he received an honorable...

Albert Joseph Gasak Iii

Albert Joseph Gasak Iii

Jul 27, 2023

Albert Joseph Gasak III passed on July 27, 2023, after an ongoing battle with cancer. Survived by his cherished wife, Christina Sehrt. Beloved brother to Lisa Henningsen, Jennifer Shotwell, and Steven Gasak. Loving stepfather of Rebecca, Sarah, and Rachel Sehrt. Brother-in-law to Paul, Marcy, Rebecca, and Joe Pohlreich. Son-in-law to Edward and Nancy Pohlreich. Further survived by nieces, nephews,...

Ramon Cole Hahn

Ramon Cole Hahn

Jul 25, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Ramon Cole Hahn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Audra Lee Carreno

Audra Lee Carreno

Jul 20, 2023

Audra "Sissy" Lee (Wittenberg) Carreno passed away at her home in Bonney Lake, WA at the age of 41 on Thursday July 20, 2023. She was born in Lakewood, Wa, on November 7, 1981. Audra lived in Bonney Lake from the age of two. She graduated Sumner High School in the year 2000 and attended Bates Technical College for...

Donald Ross Vose

Donald Ross Vose

Jul 18, 2023

Don was born April 7, 1958, in Sacramento, CA and lived life to the fullest for 65 years on this beautiful earth. He passed away peacefully at Good Sam Hospital in Puyallup, WA on July 18, 2023, with his loving family by his side.

Graduated from Casa Roble High School, CA in 1976 where he played Football,...

Alice Marie Christy

Alice Marie Christy

Jul 13, 2023

Rest in peace and eternal paradise our wonderful Mother, Grandma, GG, GGG, Auntie, and friend.

Alice passed away July 13, 2023, in Tacoma, Washington. She was born April 9, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois. Proceeded in death by her husband, Jack L. Christy, Sr., her son, Leland Christy, her mother, Dorothea VanWieringen, her sister LaVerne Beardemphl and her...

Theresa Miller

Theresa Miller

Jul 13, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Theresa Miller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Julia Annabelle Crider

Julia Annabelle Crider

Jul 12, 2023

Julia Annabelle Crider, 82, passed away on July 12th 2023 at her home in Bonney Lake. She was the wife of Donald Crider who passed in 2021. They shared 64 years of marriage together.

She was born in Yakima WA. She was the daughter of Clarence Case and Julia Case (Cripe). She graduated Everett High School in...

Elijah Wilbur Hunton

Elijah Wilbur Hunton

Jul 10, 2023

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Thomas Wayne Fox

Thomas Wayne Fox

Jul 10, 2023

Thomas Wayne Fox was born on October 7, 1938 in Roseville, Arkansas. On Monday evening, July 10, 2023, surrounded by family, Wayne Fox passed away, leaving his illness and pain behind.

His parents, Thomas Jefferson Fox and Bessie Beatrice had 13 children, 11 of whom grew to adulthood. They lived on a cotton farm raising produce and...

Vernon Roy Price

Vernon Roy Price

Jul 8, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Vernon Roy Price. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Carol Lee Buck

Carol Lee Buck

Jul 8, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Carol Lee Buck. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Barbara Ann Maples

Barbara Ann Maples

Jul 7, 2023

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