Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Sheryl Aluria Bernice Wardlaw

Sheryl Aluria Bernice Wardlaw

Sep 11, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sheryl.

Walter Jerome Galusha Jr.

Walter Jerome Galusha Jr.

Sep 11, 2024

Walter "Bud" Jerome Galusha, Jr., 96, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024 surrounded by family.

Bud was born to Walter and Eva Galusha on January 8, 1928, in Chehalis, Washington. Bud graduated from Chehalis high school where he excelled at numerous sports. From there he went on to play pro baseball as a...

Judy Arlene Becker

Judy Arlene Becker

Sep 8, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Judy.

Wilna Heeks

Wilna Heeks

Sep 8, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Wilna.

Leta Rae Kempton

Leta Rae Kempton

Sep 8, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Leta.

Vicky Lynn Rathbun

Vicky Lynn Rathbun

Sep 7, 2024

Vicky Lynn Rathbun was born in Seattle, Washington on October 6, 1959 to Robin Alfred and Barbara Rathbun.  She spent her youth playing in the Puyallup Valley, picking berries in the local fields, playing softball, and was an active Campfire Girl.  She started working for Georges TacoTime and worked the Puyallup Fair for many years running the TacoTime stand. ...

Kenneth W Stickney

Kenneth W Stickney

Sep 7, 2024

Kenneth W. “Ken” Stickney, aged 88, passed September 7, 2024, in Puyallup, WA. Born July 31, 1936, in Ellensburg, WA.

Ken lived his early years in Ellensburg until the age of 6 when the family moved to Puyallup. He graduated from Puyallup High School class of 1954. He then joined the Coast Guard Reserves, serving on active...

Gilbert Calvin Williams Jr.

Gilbert Calvin Williams Jr.

Sep 6, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Gilbert.

Claudia A Shimko

Claudia A Shimko

Sep 6, 2024

Claudia (Lange) Shimko, 82, of Puyallup, Washington, peacefully passed away on September 6, 2024.  She was born on October 6, 1941 to parents Virgil and Rita Lange in Cottonwood, Idaho.  She had four siblings.  Claudia graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959 and immediately went to work for Pacific Northwest Bell, where she worked for 32 years.  She married...

Mary Beaubien

Mary Beaubien

Sep 5, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mary.

Anna Hutchison

Anna Hutchison

Sep 4, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Anna.

Thomas Allen Tullis

Thomas Allen Tullis

Sep 4, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tom.

Jagdish Gulabchand Shah

Jagdish Gulabchand Shah

Sep 2, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jagdish.

Ronald Aden Koecke

Ronald Aden Koecke

Sep 1, 2024

Ronald Koecke, age 71, of Tacoma, WA passed away September 1, 2024. He is survived by two brothers, two children, two grandchildren, and countless friends.

Ron grew up in South Hill, WA where he attended Rogers High. He served in the United States Navy as a submariner. After his service he went home where he lived in...

Lillian Virginia Gillespie

Lillian Virginia Gillespie

Aug 30, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lillian.

Ethel Mae Davidson

Ethel Mae Davidson

Aug 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of

Ethel Mae ‘Ette’ Davidson

Ethel Mae Davidson, 102, of Puyallup, Washington, was born on February 2, 1922. She died on August 22, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. Ethel passed away surrounded by loved ones in the home of her granddaughter, Eden Kramer. Eden and her family lovingly cared for Ethel...

Gloria Mae Stuart

Gloria Mae Stuart

Aug 21, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Gloria.

Donald Joe Frazier

Donald Joe Frazier

Aug 21, 2024

Donald J. Frazier

Chief of Police – Retired

Bonney Lake Police Dept.

Born in San Francisco, CA. To Cecil and Inez Frazier. The family moved to the Victor Falls area near Bonney Lake when Don was 4 years old. He attended Alderton school from the 1st to 8th grade, and graduated from Sumner...

Gloria Mae Haskell

Gloria Mae Haskell

Aug 21, 2024

Gloria Mae Haskell passed away on 8/21/24 in Auburn, WA, she was 87 years old. Gloria was preceded in death by father Roy Haskell, mother Christina Haskell, and brother David Haskell. Gloria had 5 children, two of the children were adopted out to loving families at birth; Patti Lee Barker/Nelson (predeceased) and Lisa Jane Petorak/Ringus. Gloria is survived by...

Penny Lee Jones

Penny Lee Jones

Aug 20, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Penny.