Obituaries

Dec 5, 2023

Donald (DJ) Joseph Auvil, born February 19, 1941, stepped into heaven December 5, 2023 after battling cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur & Mary and older brother Richard.

He is survived by his wife, Lilah, of 57 years, two sons Darin and Mark (Elisa) and two grandsons, Parker and Justin. Other siblings include...

Dec 5, 2023

Reidar Kelley Ilvedson of Tacoma, Washington went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2023 at the age of 83. Reidar was born on September 28, 1940 in Helena, MT to Oro Martha Kelley and Oscar Reidar Ilvedson. Reidar grew up in Helena, MT hating school and loving learning. He spent his school years devising neighborhood adventures with...

Dec 4, 2023

Lois B. (Ball) Stark was born in Tacoma, Washington on June 27, 1926 and passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2023 at the age of 97.  Lois was the daughter of Harry Elmer Ball and Jessie Leora (Sackett) Ball. She leaves behind her husband of 78 years, Edward (Bud) Phillip Stark, four daughters, Donna Stark, Karen (Vern)...

Dec 3, 2023

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

Nov 28, 2023

Betty Jean Eriksen, 92, of Orting, Washington passed away November 28, 2023, from complications of a fall. She was born in Fallon, Nevada on February 8, 1931, to Roy Charles and Anna Merle (Redfern) Bliss. One of ten children, she graduated with a GED and later completed a nurses training program and became a licensed nurse, working at Barstow...

Nov 26, 2023

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

Nov 25, 2023

Recollections from the Life of

Ilene Whitman Nov. 11, 1924 - Nov. 25, 2023

In Ilene's 99 years of life, she was fulfilled by the many roles that created the tapestry that was her life:

She was a lover of the outdoors, a feeling gained by playing in the woods with...

Nov 24, 2023

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

Nov 22, 2023

On June 11, 1953, Renita Annette was born to William and Jeanette VanderMeulen. She was the oldest of 10 children, and spent her childhood years in Whitby, Ontario.  Theirs was a God-fearing, church-going family, which would have a significant impact on the rest of Renita’s life.  She accepted Jesus as her Savior when she was a child.

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Nov 20, 2023

Harold was born on July 16, 1932, in Columbus, NB to Harold and Helen (Ringlein) Abegglen.  Moving to Yakina in 1936.  They then settled in Seattle, at first where Boeing Field is now, then to the foot of Queen Ann Hill.  Harold had a paper route from a very young age riding up & down Queen Ann hill on...

Nov 19, 2023

Laurence Neil “Mack” McLaughlin, Jr. was born in Nampa, Idaho on January 9, 1951 to Laurence McLaughlin, Sr. and Loretta Irene (Dunn) McLaughlin.  He was the oldest of six and all worked together on the family farm until they moved to the Tacoma, Washington area when Mack was a teenager.  He graduated from Eatonville High School in 1969 and...

Nov 17, 2023

Died Nov.17th, 2023 in Puyallup, WA at the age of 75. He was born on July 14th, 1948, in Seattle, WA to parents Roberts E. Lee and Grace Evelyn (Bedient) Lee. He was the second child of seven children. Henry was raised in Auburn, WA and graduated from Auburn Sr. High School. He was a custodian for the Federal...

Nov 16, 2023

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

Nov 14, 2023

Deanna May Hasenwinkle passed from this earth on November 14, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1937 to Eleanor M. and Donald E. Hall of Olympia, Washington. She graduated from Olympia High School and attended the University of Washington where she was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. At age 19 she was selected as Miss Washington...

Nov 11, 2023

Opal “Janette” Rogers, a Beacon of Light and Inspiration

Janette Rogers, a beloved 90-year-old, passed away on November 11, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Born on September 15, 1933, Janette lived a life characterized by compassion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment...

Nov 7, 2023

Richard William LaFayette passed away at the age of 90, on November 7, 2023, in Tukwila WA. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on 11/17/1932. Richard “Dick” moved with his parents Norman and Constance, from Detroit to California for a short time before landing in Renton, WA. There he graduated from Renton High School. Dick met Patsy on a...

Nov 2, 2023

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

Nov 1, 2023

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

Oct 31, 2023

Aiden passed away October 31st, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.  He was born October 28th, 2003, in Tacoma, Washington.  Aiden was a sweet and fun loving kid who touched the hearts of everyone he met.  Aiden graduated from Bethel acceleration Academy in the fall of 2022.  He had a love for music, reading, writing, art and social justice.  In his...

Oct 31, 2023

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