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Della R Carlin
May 31, 2018
Della R. Carlin, 86, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2018 after al long battle with cancer. She was a member of St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church of Tacoma. She was preceded in death by Donald Carlin, her husband of 40 years; her daughter, Edith (Edie) Carlin; granddaughter, Carleen Nelson; and brothers Fr. Louis Renner, SJ, Richard Renner, and Leonard...
Richard Bartholomew
May 29, 2018
Richard V. Bartholomew, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2018. He was born June 6th, 1935 in Tacoma, Washington to Vernard and Hannah Bartholomew. He spent his career as a longshoreman as well as a trainer for race horses. Richard is survived by his son, James, stepdaughters, Dorie and Shelley, sister Vernal; brothers David and Billy; as well...
Lyndsi Rei Nelson
May 24, 2018
Lyndsi Rei Nelson, age 38, of Puyallup, passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Wash. She was born on September 12, 1979 in Lakewood, Wash. at Lakewood General Hospital to Roger and Patty Nelson. Lyndsi attended Puyallup High School and completed her Diploma at Pierce College. At the age of 19 she became a...
Joanne (Larson) Griffith
May 15, 2018
Joanne (Larson) Griffith Joanne Griffith passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2018. She was born in Tacoma, Washington to Ellis Augustus Larson and Adele Bennes on April 21st, 1929. She graduated from Puyallup High School with honors in 1947. Joanne was 16th in her class, a student librarian, auth of "Bobby Sox Brigade", a book of selected poems and short...
Roxana Barbara Whittier
May 14, 2018
Roxana Barbara Whittier of Graham passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on May 14th, 2018. She was born to Ian Knocker and Lillian Dawson September 7th, 1938 in North Powder, Oregon. Roxana married the love of her life, Charles Whittier, on July 20th, 1970. Together they raised eight wonderful children. At one point, she attended cosmetology school but...
Lina Kerr
May 11, 2018
Lina was born April 27, 1932 to Friedrich and Hedwig Olschewski of Langenwiese/Ostpreussen, Germany. She grew up during World War II and suffered many hardships. Her oldest sister (a news reporter) was killed in one of the many bombing raids, and her oldest brother was missing in action in Russia. The family had to flee their home from the advancing...
Robert Helzer
Apr 28, 2018
Robert J. Helzer died peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the age of 94. Robert was born in 1924 in Portland, Oregon to Jack and Pauline Helzer. Robert graduated from Benson Tech High School in Portland, Oregon. After high school, he enlisted in the Oregon Army National Guard and in 1943 was called into service by...
Bobby E Hyman
Apr 24, 2018
Bobby E. Hyman, best remembered for his infectious smile and consistently positive outlook, passed away on April 24th, 2018. Born in Sharpsburg, NC on June 6th, 1946, Bobby, the middle child of 13 siblings, enlisted in the Navy after graduation from high school. He worked his way from boilerman technician, through the warrant ranks and, after 21-1/2 years of service...
Tom Mukai
Apr 21, 2018
Tsukimi "Tom" Mukai passed away peacefully April 21, 2018. He was born June 7, 1930 in Alderton, Washington to Kumasuke and Setsu Mukai. A viewing for friends and family will be held Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 from 3:00-7:00 pm at Powers Funeral Home in Puyallup. A service will be held on Friday, May 4th, 2018 at Powers Funeral Home starting...
Robert Nathan Wells
Apr 20, 2018
Robert Nathan Wells of Fife, Washington passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018. Bob was born in Seattle, Washington to Marie and Edgar Wells Feburary 2nd, 1936. He graduated from Queen Anne High School. He served in the US Army from 1958-1960. Bob worked for Washington Natural Gas Co from 1961 to 1996 when he retired. He enjoyed fishing, fastpitch...
Carmen D Tom
Apr 20, 2018
Carmen D. Tom, a long-time resident of Maple Valley passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018. Carmen was born on April 26, 1926 in Britton, South Dakota to Mr. and Mrs. John D. Tom. Carmen married Donna Hansen on June 19th, 1949 in Britton and later moved to the Seattle area. They had four sons, John, Michael, Eugene, and Russell....
Donna Babb Sanders
Apr 12, 2018
Donna Babb Sanders, was born on September 30, 1949, and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Donna was born in Port Hueneme, California to Hoyt and Leota Babb. She spent most of her childhood in Lakewood, California with her sister, Debi. She acquired an AA degree from Long Beach City College and eventually became...
Tanya (Harden) Raven
Apr 7, 2018
Tanya Harden Raven died unexpectedly on April 7, 2018 in a tragic car crash. She was born December 7, 1960 in Akron, Colorado to Mae and Lavern Harden. Tanya is preceded in death by her mother, Mae Harden; brother Alva Harden; and brother-in-law, Walt Predovich. She is survived by her father, Lavern Harden; sisters, Jerri Harden (Neil Anderson); Barbara Harden...
Harrison C Ford
Apr 5, 2018
Arrangements by Powers Funeral Home. Service Date: 04/11/2018 at 11:00 AM Cemetery: Orting Cemetery
Lois Lucille (Akers) Krehbiel
Apr 1, 2018
Lois (Akers) Krehbiel passed away peacefully on April 1, 2018. Born in Harveyville, Kansas on November 15, 1926 to Russell and Mildred Akers. Lois married Robert J Krehbiel after completing High School. The family moved to Tacoma, WA in 1953 with 3 sons, Gary, Darrel and Stephen and in 1959 were blessed with a daughter Janice. They moved to Puyallup...
Darrell Ralph Berner
Mar 26, 2018
Darrell Berner 1921-2018 Our Lord called Darrell to join him in Heaven on March 26, 2018. He was born on October 12, 1921 in Le Mars, Iowa to Ralph and Ruby Berner. He married Colene Tevis on November 16, 1946. They lived and worked for several years on his family's farm in Merrill, Iowa and after farming on another acreage...
Arlendio Jose Dantas
Mar 25, 2018
Arrangements by Powers Funeral Home. Service Date: 04/02/2018 at 2:00 PM Cemetery: Woodbine Cemetery Service Details A viewing for Mr. Arlendio J. Dantas is scheduled for Saturday March 31st beginning at 4:00 pm at Powers Funeral Home. A graveside service is scheduled for April 2nd at Woodbine Cemetery.
Lester Kelly Quintana
Mar 23, 2018
Lester K Quintana 1941-2018 passed away at his home with family. He was survived by his wife, 4 siblings, 2 children, 8 step children and numerous grand and great grand children. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed fishing and long drives. He was known for his kindness and sense of humor. He is in our hearts and...
Virginia Mae Webb
Mar 18, 2018
Virginia M. Webb 92yrs of Puyallup Washington, passed away on March 18, 2018. She is survived by her favorite son, two daughters and many grandchildren. There will be a visitation on Thursday March 29th from 3pm -7pm. Funeral Service on Friday March 30th at 11:30am at Powers Funeral Home in Puyallup, Washington. In lieu of flowers please make donations to...
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