Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Puyallup, WA, Pierce County and Surrounding Cities

Virginia Rae Sutherland

Virginia Rae Sutherland

May 18, 2024

Virginia (Ginny) Rae Sutherland was born in Drayton, ND to John and Helen Sutherland. Her family moved to Puyallup WA in 1943 and to Sumner WA in 1945. She graduated from Sumner High School in 1958 and, after attending business school, began her career in the insurance industry. After living in Seattle during her working years, upon retirement, she...

Tedde Leeanne Lafond

Tedde Leeanne Lafond

May 18, 2024

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

Michael Eric Welton

Michael Eric Welton

May 16, 2024

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

Grace Willidean Bachmann

Grace Willidean Bachmann

May 12, 2024

Grace Willidean Bachmann (91 years old) born August 15,1932; passed away in the early morning of a glorious day, May 12, 2024. Grace peacefully passed away on the most beautiful day to honoring God’s beautiful servant, Mother’s Day surrounded by family.

Grace was born in Portland, OR in 1932; then living and growing up in Napa Valley,...

Kurt Harold Nelson

Kurt Harold Nelson

May 9, 2024

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

Curtis Michael Vincent

Curtis Michael Vincent

May 8, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Curtis.

Sharon Irene Bergstad

Sharon Irene Bergstad

May 5, 2024

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

Casey Alan Coker

Casey Alan Coker

May 5, 2024

Casey Alan Coker, 49 passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his home in Puyallup, WA. Casey was born in Lakewood, WA on April 10th, 1975, to Judy and Thomas Coker.  He moved to Puyallup at 6 years old, where he spent the remainder of his days.  Casey graduated from Puyallup High School in 1994 and attended Tacoma...

Guy Milton Jonas

Guy Milton Jonas

May 5, 2024

Guy was born in Walla Walla, WA on February 18, 1929.  He was the youngest child of Amelia (Ginny) & Joseph Jonas.  His parents; his brothers, Pete, Bob, & Don; and his sisters Annie Jonas & Shirley Baker; all preceded him in death. Guy was 95 years old.

Guy married his high school sweetheart, Muriel Frances Pierce. ...

Robert Dean Paulsen

Robert Dean Paulsen

May 2, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Robert.

Albert Vaughn Pearl

Albert Vaughn Pearl

Apr 30, 2024

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

Joerg Michael Helbich

Joerg Michael Helbich

Apr 24, 2024

Joerg Michael Thomas Helbich, 64, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2024, in Tacoma, WA. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Joerg was born August 26, 1959, in Kassel, Germany to Manfred Helbich and Helga Hendrickson. He was a 1978 graduate of Puyallup High School and a long-time resident of Puyallup. Washington. Recently resided in Copalis...

James Lee Rose

James Lee Rose

Apr 24, 2024

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

Marlyn June Fisher

Marlyn June Fisher

Apr 24, 2024

Marlyn June Fisher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away in Puyallup on April 24, 2024, at the age of 82. Marlyn, the daughter of the late Clarence and June Ragan, was born in Mound City, MO on her grandmother's kitchen table. Her family moved to Washington in 1943 to work in the shipyards. Marlyn graduated from...

Lyle Edward Schaefer

Lyle Edward Schaefer

Apr 20, 2024

Lyle Edward Schaefer, son of Robert and Ruth Schaefer, was born on August 2nd, 1947, in Seattle. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Lynn and Larry. Lyle grew up in Puyallup and graduated from Puyallup High School. In May of 1967, Lyle joined the United States Army, where he served in Vietnam, returning home...

Damaris Irene Dean

Damaris Irene Dean

Apr 19, 2024

April 19, 2024, Damaris “Demy” Dean, 97, of Puyallup, WA, passed away peacefully with her family at her side after a sudden and unexpected decline in her health. Born in Auburn, WA on July 17, 1926, she spent her childhood in Juneau, Alaska during the Great Depression. Demy moved to Whidbey Island in her teens where she met her...

Damaris Irene Dean

Damaris Irene Dean

Apr 19, 2024

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

Ronald Eugene Carpenter

Ronald Eugene Carpenter

Apr 17, 2024

Our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Ronald Eugene Carpenter passed away after extended illnesses surrounded by family in Puyallup, WA on April 17th, 2024, at age 79. He was born in Auburn, WA on November 4th, 1944, to Earl and Clara Carpenter. Ron had a diverse career in many fields including a chef, truck parts sales,...

Doris Agnes Pearsall

Doris Agnes Pearsall

Apr 16, 2024

Doris Agnes (Powers) Pearsall

Doris was born July 27th, 1932, at Tacoma General Hospital to the parents Arthur and Ellen Powers.

Her early childhood was golden, surrounded by her extended Scots-Irish immigrant family on then bustling McKinley Hill. Just steps from her house, across the alley, was her grandparents' home where the teapot at the...

Millicent Eugenia Parmelee

Millicent Eugenia Parmelee

Apr 16, 2024

Millicent E Parmelee (Millie), 89, of Sumner (Enumclaw) passed away peacefully, April 16, 2024, with her loving son, Jim and daughter in law, Kate by her side.

Millie was born February 21, 1935, the first of three children to James and Mildred Hunter in Kemmerer, WY.

Millie married James L Parmelee on July 6, 1954,...