Obituaries

May 24, 2022

Suzanne grew up in Puyallup Sumner area , She had 1 brother Steve Thompson . Graduated from Puyallup High in 1960 . She got married young and had 2 sons 5 years apart . She always took us to movies, we went to other kids houses to play or vice versa , we had a big circle of friends...

May 23, 2022

Courtney Marie Severson was 27 when she unexpectedly passed from this world on May 23, 2022. She was born on April 10,1995, in Tacoma, Washington, and grew up in Puyallup. During her short life, she served as a sweet, funny, intelligent, beautiful beacon of light to her friends and family. She was fiercely loyal and compassionate-to be loved by...

May 19, 2022

David Alvin Thorson passed away peacefully May 19, 2022. He was born in Tacoma, WA January 24, 1939 to Alvin and Marie Thorson. He grew up in Puyallup, attended Puyallup High School before entering the Army. He met his wife, Caroline, while he was working at a gas station. She lived across the street and would visit frequently. Married...

May 17, 2022

Nadine was born in Puyallup, WA in September 25, 1929 to Almond and Thelma Hardtke. Nadine was an only child who attended Orting schools graduating in 1947. She met Eugene W. Meek at a dance in South Prairie, WA and married 10/31/1947.

Nadine and Gene had three children, Brenda Farris, Randy Meek and Kevin Meek. She is...

May 17, 2022

Dorothy (“D.”) Sue Wallace, 86, of Tacoma, passed away on May 17, 2022. She was born September 14, 1935 to Stanley “Fuzzy” Elliott and Kinko Elliott in Puyallup.

After graduating high school she excelled as a writer for The Ranger newspaper at Ft. Lewis. She had her own column, Woman’s World, from 1958‐1961. This is where she...

May 15, 2022

For our world the circle turns again, throughout the years the same seasons change. It has meant a lot to be with you. With a couple of claps of thunder and the heavens weeping heavily it is all over with the exception of our memories of you. Dolores was a United States Army veteran, she loved Elvis and the...

May 14, 2022

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

May 8, 2022

It’s an amazing thing to lose a loved one at the age of 101 and feel that it was too soon, it’s a testament to who Catherine Jane Day was and how she lived, that a void is perceptible in our world now that she’s gone. Her presence was so steady, her love was such a constant, her...

May 7, 2022

Betty L. Absher, 97, passed away peacefully at home May 7, 2022. She was born in Red Rock, MT, on Sept. 8, 1924. She graduated from Sumner High School. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James, and son, James “Bobby”. She is survived by her daughters Karen Gudgeon, Susan Armenta, and Kathy Robinson. She also has numerous...

May 6, 2022

Lucy May (Stalder) Shaffer, age 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday May 6, 2022, at the Memory Haven Care Facility in Sumner Washington. She is survived by three children:  Susan Fae (Mark) Krizer of Sterling, Alaska, William Dean (Barbara) Shaffer of Ridgefield, Washington, and Deborah Mae (James) Johnson of Puyallup, Washington, as well as...

May 6, 2022

Robert Michael Hoffman, beloved father, papa, uncle, cousin, brother, and son, passed away from Pancreatic Cancer peacefully at his Tacoma home on May 6, 2022. Robert was born November 24, 1948. He was the first of three children born to Marjorie and Robert Hoffman, followed by Katherine & Gayle.

Robert, known as Bob by most, grew up...

May 5, 2022

On May 5, 2022 Stephanie L. Kettlewell passed away at her family’s home in Puyallup, WA of complications from Leiomyosarcoma. She was 51 years old.

Stephanie is survived by her parents William and Dorothy Kettlewell; her son Ryan; daughter Megan; partner Casey Proud, sister Amy Booker; and brother Timothy Kettlewell.

Stephanie was born on May...

May 2, 2022

Andrew Knute Powloski passed away at the age of 22 on Monday, May 2, 2022. Though he left this world far too soon, he left this world a better place.

Born on June 22, 1999, in Puyallup, WA, Andrew grew up in Puyallup, attending Puyallup High School, graduating in 2017. After graduation, Andrew went on to pursue...

Apr 30, 2022

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

Apr 30, 2022

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

Apr 27, 2022

Kathie Kent went peacefully to be with the Lord and her husband Larry ‘Jawbone’ Kent on April 27th, 2022. She was born Kathie Marie Boring on Feb 11th, 1955 to Donna and Ralph Boring at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. Kathie is survived by her loving family that include children: Benjamin Riehm and his wife Kelli Riehm,...

Apr 23, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jose (Moises) Moises Rendon Estrada. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 22, 2022

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

Apr 21, 2022

Robert Douglas Leighton, born December 5, 1933, passed away at Tacoma General Hospital, at the age of 88, on April 21, 2022, following a stroke.  Born in Tacoma, Washington to Floyd and Elizabeth Leighton, Bob resided in Pierce County throughout his life graduating from Fife High School.  He attended Bates Technical College following his service in the Navy. Bob’s...

Apr 18, 2022

Sarah Ann (Schultz) Smith passed away on April 18, 2022. She was born in Puyallup, WA to Edward and Jean Schultz on May 14, 1988. Sarah is survived by her husband Eric, Father Edward, Mother Jean, sister Erika (Mark), daughter Brianna and two stepdaughters Cody and Akasha. She graduated from Bethel High School in 2006. Sarah was well known...