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William H. Wallin “Bill” was born in Puyallup Washington on December 23, 1961. He was the middle child born to Jerry and Sharon Wallin. Bill grew up in Orting Washington and graduated from Orting High School in 1981. At a very young age Bill learned the value of hard work by taking jobs at various farms in the Orting Valley. After graduation, he worked for the City of Orting and as a carpenter apprentice. His love for the outdoors and passion for the woods led him to his...

Deborah “Debbie” Kay Legitt, born June 14, 1953, passed away June 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Debbie is preceded in death by the love of her life, Lloyd Franklin Legitt, whom she married on July 17, 1972, and parents Lawrence and Norma Dahm. Debbie was born and raised in Yakima, Washington before moving to Tacoma, Washington at the age of 12. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Tacoma in 1971 and graduated with a certificate of completion from Knapp Business...

Kristie Louise Mankertz, 66, of Puyallup Washington passed away peacefully on Thursday June 9, 2022.  Kristie was born on January 9, 1956 in Puyallup where she lived her entire life.  She attended All Saints Catholic School, Kallas Junior High School and graduated from Puyallup High School.  Through her adult life, Kristie worked at the Squeeze In Café, Goodwill but her favorite job was working at the Puyallup Fair each fall.  Going to the beach, listening to the...

Ida Eleanore Santi, 96, of Lakewood, Washington, formerly of Duluth, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Lakewood, Washington. She was born in Belden, North Dakota, in 1926, the daughter of Hjalmer and Lillian Niemi. Ida married Richard J. Santi on November 3, 1946 in Floodwood, Minnesota, until his passing in 2013. Ida worked as a civilian clerical worker for the military during World War II, in Dayton, Ohio. She also was employed at the Duluth Laundry and St. Mary’s...

Donald Hubert Wilson, Jr. 79 years old. Born: March 29, 1943. Died: June 6, 2022. Place of Death: Milton, Washington       Place of Birth: Olympia, Washington Graduated in 1962 from Olympia High School in Olympia, Washington. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1966 with service tour in Vietnam.  Upon return from Vietnam, Don was hired at Boeing. He later worked for Weyerhaeuser. Don retired from the Puyallup School District and had served as...