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Pamela Elizabeth Coulson, 76

Date of Birth: August 07, 1947
Date of Death: April 03, 2024

Pamela Elizabeth (Biggs) Coulson, 76, peacefully returned home to the Lord on April 3, 2024 surrounded by the love of her children.   Pamela (Pam) was born August 7, 1947 in San Diego, CA to William Joseph Biggs and Althea Bernice (Chavis). Pam was the second child born of six children, William (Billy), P......

Marjorie Lea Colglazier, 91

Date of Birth: June 03, 1932
Date of Death: March 29, 2024

Marjorie L. (Hackney) Colglazier, 91, passed away March 29, 2024 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family and the incredible care of her hospice team and the amazing care takers at A Place Called Home.  Marge was born (1932) and grew up in Paoli, Indiana and graduated from high school in 1950. She......

Thomas “Tom” Edward Burdick, 68

Date of Birth: June 15, 1955
Date of Death: March 26, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Edward Burdick slipped away from the bounds of this earth on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. He lived at Pattison Lake in Olympia Washington for over 32 years, where he also died peacefully after kidney failure and a short stint with cancer. Tom was surrounded in love, peace and God’s grace by h......

Alaina Edwards, 65

Date of Birth: May 18, 1958
Date of Death: March 14, 2024

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Deralyn Anne Gjertson, 75

Date of Birth: July 11, 1948
Date of Death: March 09, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Deralyn A. Gjertson. She resided in rainy Lacey Washington, but the sun broke through the clouds to welcome her to Heaven on March 9th, 2024. After an unexpected and quick battle with an infection, she had a peaceful ending. She was surrounded by her daughter Annie and A......

Lyle LeRoy Bullinger, 98

Date of Birth: July 19, 1925
Date of Death: March 08, 2024

Lyle LeRoy Bullinger was born on July 19, 1925, in Kenaston, Saskatchewan, Canada and brought to eternal rest on March 8, 2024, in Tacoma, Washington.   Lyle is survived by: Kathleen Curtiss (Clay), Roger, Paul (Patty), Ross (Teresa), 10 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Lyle is also survived by ......

Sarah `Sally` Ann Cooper, 88

Date of Birth: November 07, 1935
Date of Death: March 03, 2024

Sarah “Sally” Ann Cooper, 88, of Olympia Washington, passed away on March 3rd 2024 surrounded by loving family.   Born in Owoho, Nebraska to Dannial and Magdalene Cruise her family moved to Washington state during the Dust Bowl. Sally spent her youth in the sun soaked fields in Yakima before ......

Caroline Bullinger, 94

Date of Birth: April 10, 1929
Date of Death: February 28, 2024

Caroline Bullinger was born to Karl and Stefania Mangnusson in Grafton, North Dakota on April 10, 1929, and brought to eternal rest on February 28, 2024, in Tacoma, Washington.   Caroline is survived by: Kathleen Curtiss (Clay), Roger, Paul (Patty), Ross (Teresa), 10 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchild......

Marie Carlota Rood, 92

Date of Birth: November 14, 1931
Date of Death: February 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Marie Carlota Rood   Marie Carlota Rood, a loving presence and source of warmth, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 24, 2024, in Lacey, WA. Born on November 14, 1931, in Fontana, CA, Marie was the cherished daughter of Marie and Vincent Moretti.   Marie's life......

Laurence Michael VanTiem, 63

Date of Birth: September 12, 1960
Date of Death: February 23, 2024

Laurence Michael VanTiem, 63, passed away on February 23, 2024, Peacefully.   He was preceded in death by his mother,  Mavis VanTiem and father, Ronald VanTiem.  ......

Yvonne Violet Johnson Conway, 91

Date of Birth: July 01, 1932
Date of Death: February 22, 2024

Yvonne was born to Vonal (Tac) and Margaruite (Perky) Johnson. She was raised with her brother Don on their family farm in Redmond, WA.   In 1951 at age 19 she married the love of her life, Phillip James Conway. They were married 61 years before his passing in 2012. Yvonne passed on what would have been Phi......

Barbara Jandora, 76

Date of Birth: November 12, 1947
Date of Death: February 22, 2024

Barbara Jandora passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Mary; grandchildren: Alex, Katlyn, and Jesse; siblings: Sharon, Greg, Janice, and Jacquelynne; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, John and Maryann, her Brother Butc......

Stephen Anthony Wilson, 75

Date of Birth: March 18, 1948
Date of Death: February 17, 2024

Stephen Anthony Wilson Born: 3/18/1948 Died: 2/17/2024 Stephen Anthony Wilson (Tony) - husband, father, stepfather, brother, and grandfather - passed away peacefully in his home in Olympia, Washington on February 17th, 2024. He was in the presence of his beloved wife, Cheryl. Tony will be greatly misse......

Gregory Stevens, 72

Date of Birth: June 21, 1951
Date of Death: February 05, 2024

Greg Stevens, 72, died yesterday morning in Olympia, Wa, An enthusiastic performer and raconteur, Greg liked to say he was “born at a very early age — in a barn, just like Jesus” to Herman Dale and LaVeta Rose Stevens in Denver, Mo., June 21, 1951. When he was a toddler, his family moved to Plain......

Alberta Culp, 93

Date of Birth: April 04, 1930
Date of Death: February 02, 2024

Alberta was born April 4, 1930 to Albert Davis and Sannie Pier Davis in Centralia, Washington. She passed away peacefully at the Charvie Adult Family Home, in Olympia, Wa. Alberta attended Tumwater Grade School and St. Euphrasia High School in Seattle, Wa. (Catholic Private Girls School). She lived all except 13 years......

John Tong, 72

Date of Birth: July 24, 1951
Date of Death: January 29, 2024

John Dennis Tong of Elma Washington passed away suddenly at his home on January 29, 2024 at the age of 72.     John loved life and cherished his family and friends.  He was a fun-loving guy who was fond of fishing at his favorite spot, Lake Quinault.  He sure loved a good party, and was the be......

Eric Alan Berger, 75

Date of Birth: May 20, 1948
Date of Death: January 12, 2024

      Eric Alan Berger, a devoted husband, loving father, and esteemed civil engineer, passed away on January 12, 2024, in Olympia WA. Born in Decorah, Iowa, on May 20, 1948, to Marion Sophia Severson and Kenneth Luther Berger. Eric's journey took him from the heartland to the W......

Robert (Rob) Wesley Gowan, 51

Date of Birth: February 17, 1972
Date of Death: January 11, 2024

Robert (Rob) Wesley Gowan was born on a snowy day at St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia Washington, February 17th, 1972. On January 11th , 2024, the first snow of the year, Rob unexpectedly passed at St. Peter’s Hospital due to complications of a stroke. During his ‘dash’ snow days with his......

Denise Ann (Michel) Heath, 68

Date of Birth: November 24, 1955
Date of Death: January 10, 2024

Denise (Michel) Heath passed away January 10th, 2024 in Lacey, WA due to cancer. Denise was born November 24th, 1955 at Madigan Hospital in Fort Lewis Washington to Joseph and Darlene Michel. Most of her life she lived in Olympia, WA. She also lived in Montesano, Spanaway, Bremerton and Lakewood. She went to school at Olympia......

Paul Duane Catterson, 61

Date of Birth: February 23, 1962
Date of Death: January 09, 2024

Paul Duane Catterson, 61, of Lacey, Washington, passed away on January 9, 2024 of a heart attack. He was born on February 23, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Aberdeen, Washington. Paul was a devoted husband, father, and friend. Intelligent, quick-witted, and funny, he was known for his vast knowledge and his ......

Henry Ralph Estle Jr., 79

Date of Birth: August 22, 1944
Date of Death: January 07, 2024

Sergeant First Class Henry Ralph Estle, Jr. (U.S. Army, Retired)   Henry Ralph Estle, Jr., a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, age 79, passed away January 7, 2024 in his home in Lacey, Washington as a result of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He was cared for and surrounded by family and w......

Lorraine Irene Ely-Morrison, 76

Date of Birth: March 05, 1947
Date of Death: December 14, 2023

On December 14, 2023, Lorraine I. Ely-Morrison passed away at age 76 after a short battle with cancer. Born at St. Peter Hospital, Lorraine was a life-long resident of Olympia, with the exception of 1 year in San Francisco and 3 years in Germany. Lorraine attended Olympia High School, St. Martin’s Colleg......

Carmen Diane Redmond, 89

Date of Birth: April 30, 1934
Date of Death: December 13, 2023

Carmen Diane McFarren was born on April 30, 1934 to George & Olline (Starke) McFarren in Billings, Montana. She lived with her parents in a house owned by the Montana Power Company. She was educated in Billings & graduated from Senior High. She married Patrick Redmond of Forsyth in July 1955. Their only so......

Darren Melvin Evans II, 33

Date of Birth: June 08, 1990
Date of Death: December 10, 2023

Darren Melvin Evans II, 33, passed away on December 10th, 2023. He was born on June 8th, 1990, to Darren Evans I and the late Leona Bolieu, in Olympia, Wa. Darren, also known as Mell, is survived by his father, Darren Evans I, his grandmother Jean Howell, and his sisters Holly Allen, Andrea Evans, and Stephanie Sullivan. He i......

Geoffrey Vaniman-Cate, 60

Date of Birth: January 31, 1963
Date of Death: November 30, 2023

Geoffrey Vaniman-Cate passed from this life into eternal life on November 30, 2023, after a long and valiant struggle with MS. Geoff was born on January 31, 1963, in Oakview, CA. His family moved to Olympia when he was fourteen and he helped start Cate Farms. He graduated from both Timberline High School in 1981 an......

Albert Caalim, 75

Date of Birth: March 24, 1948
Date of Death: November 28, 2023

Albert M. Caalim passed away peacefully in his sleep at the family home on Saturday, November 11, 2023.  He was 75 years old.   Al was born on March 24, 1948 to Anacleto (Joe) and Naomi Caalim in the back bedroom of his grandparent’s home on Oak Street in Olympia, Washington.  He lived his whole l......

Christofer Allen, 31

Date of Birth: April 15, 1992
Date of Death: November 23, 2023

Christofer Roy Allen, born 15 April 1992 in Fort Ord, California, passed away on Thursday, 23 November 2023 (Thanksgiving), in Olympia, WA. Born into an active-duty U.S. Army family, Christofer grew up on military bases around the country to include San Angelo, TX; Fort Hood, TX; Fort Meade, MD; Presidio of Monter......

Leonard Dwayne Conway, 63

Date of Birth: January 26, 1960
Date of Death: November 13, 2023

Leonard D. Conway, 63, of Lacey, Washington, left us, at his home on November 13, 2023, from natural causes. Leonard was predeceased by Mother & Father Creasie & Oscar Conway Sr. Brother Oscar Conway Jr. sister Katherine Miles, and great-granddaughter Mylah Mae McDowell-Blaser. He is......

Harry Teruo Nakashima, 94

Date of Birth: April 03, 1929
Date of Death: November 13, 2023

Harry T. Nakashima  4/3/1929 - 11/13/2023   Harry Teruo Nakashima passed away at the age 94 years in Olympia, Washington.    He was born in Wahiawa (Oahu, Hawai'i) and raised in Waimanalo (Oahu, Hawai'i). He was drafted into the Army in 1951 during the Korean War. He w......

Robert Alexander Engelbert, Jr., 69

Date of Birth: January 23, 1954
Date of Death: November 12, 2023

Beloved Master Sergeant Robert A. Engelbert Jr has gone home to the Lord on Sunday November 12th at the age of 69 years. He was surrounded by many immediate family as he went to be with the our precious Savior Jesus Christ.  Twenty-one years active duty in the US Army followed by 32 years with PVT Inc. Bo......

Walter Lamit Moore, 84

Date of Birth: April 30, 1939
Date of Death: November 10, 2023

Walter Lamit Moore passed away at Madigan Army Medical Center on November 10th, 2023 at the age of 84. Walter was born April 30th,1939 to Prentis Lee Moore and Hollie Ellen Hilton in Oil City, Louisana. When Walter joined the Army he served his county for 22 years and after he continued to work with the Department of Corr......

Sharon Louise Bennett, 84

Date of Birth: September 07, 1939
Date of Death: November 07, 2023

Celebration of life Sharon Louise Bennett 9/7/1939-11/7/2023   Sharon was born in Detroit, MI, on 9/7/1939. She was an only child of George and Anna Gilbert. As a child, she loved to ice skate and ride her bike. She graduated High School and then Sharon met her husband, Colin “Gordie” ......

Robert `Bob` Johnson, 75

Date of Birth: June 15, 1948
Date of Death: November 03, 2023

Robert "Bob" Milton Johnson, 75, passed away on November 03, 2023 at 8:30am in Lacey, WA. Bob was born on June 15, 1948 in Great Falls, MT to parents Floyd and Edith (Culbertson) Johnson. Bob graduated high school in Dutton, MT in 1966 and The University of Montana with a Bachelors in 1971. Robert worked as a Pharma......

Werner Schilter, 75

Date of Birth: December 26, 1947
Date of Death: October 30, 2023

Werner John Schilter went home to Jesus on October 30, 2023. He was born in Olympia, Washington, on December 26, 1947, to Joseph and Anna Schilter. He grew up on the family farm in South Bay, with his siblings, Joe, Charlie, Anna Marie, and Elizabeth. He attended St. Michael’s Catholic School through the ......

Michael Todd Yancey, 56

Date of Birth: June 17, 1967
Date of Death: October 30, 2023

Michael Todd Yancey, 56, passed away October 30, 2023 in Olympia, WA. He was born Saturday, June 17, 1967 at Saint Anthony’s Hospital in Wenatchee, Washington to Ruth Ann Norman and Warren G. Yancey.   Michael was raised in Yakima, Washington with his sisters Cary, Tara, Tiffany and late......

Claudette Carroll, 93

Date of Birth: July 12, 1930
Date of Death: October 06, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and aunt Claudette Carroll passed away October 6, 2023 in Olympia Washington with her daughter Dorothy by her side. Claudette was born on July 12, 1930 in Yves France to Gaston and Helene Bonneau. She had five siblings. Brothers Claude and Kiki Bonneau. Sisters Mimi Colas, ......

Felix Richard Varnell, 79

Date of Birth: December 15, 1943
Date of Death: October 04, 2023

Felix Richard Varnell passed away on 10/3/2023 and is now at peace.   Richard, a United State Marine, served our country in Vietnam and was Honorably Discharged in 1967. During his time of service, he was awarded a Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Medal and Good conduct Medal. &nb......

Jack Raymond Daniels, 82

Date of Birth: April 09, 1941
Date of Death: October 03, 2023

Jack Raymond Daniels, 82, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2023 in Olympia, Washington. Jack was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 9, 1941. Jack was preceded in death by his first wife, Beryl Daniels. Jack is survived by his wife, Mary Daniels, sister, Pat Hilgers and children, Wanda, Dewey, and husband, Rober......

Gerald `Jerry` Butterton, 83

Date of Birth: September 26, 1940
Date of Death: September 29, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Butterton was born September 26,1940 in Leavenworth, WA to Floyd and Edith Butterton and passed away on September 29, 2023. He graduated from Rainier High School in 1959 and was in the National Guard from '64-'70 and was Honorably Discharged.    When he was young his favorite......

Richard Loushin, 91

Date of Birth: December 19, 1931
Date of Death: September 29, 2023

Richard George Loushin was born in Forks, Washington to Jack and Gladys (Sands) Loushin of Beaver, Washington.  Richard was the second eldest of 5 brothers and one sister.  Richard attended the Quillayute High School in Forks, Washington graduating in 1951. In 1954, Richard enlisted in the US Army and atten......

Michael A Durbiano III, 77

Date of Birth: April 18, 1946
Date of Death: September 21, 2023

Michael A Durbiano III, 77, passed away 9-21-2023 at home hospice with his wife of 56 years at his side. His battle with prostate cancer was hard fought. He leaves behind his wife Kathy, granddaughter Sydney Durbiano Garl, Cody Garl and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Michael IV and son M......

Sharon Billings, 41

Date of Birth: February 14, 1982
Date of Death: September 21, 2023

Sharon Billings <3 , heart for those she loved was insurmountable. Her passion, sympathy, and protective spirit will be greatly missed by those closest to her. The world lost a great soul on September 21, 2023 when she passed unexpectedly of unknown causes at the age of 41 in Olympia, WA with those she loved at......

Aimee Eugenie Wolfe-Moellenhoff, 51

Date of Birth: August 04, 1972
Date of Death: September 18, 2023

Aimee Eugenie Wolfe-Moellenhoff passed away on Monday, September 18th, 2023, at the age of 51, at home in Olympia, WA. Aimee was a caring, fun-loving, free-spirited, wife and compassionate friend to all plants and animals who enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, camping, fishing and especially the beach. She was preceded ......

Sharon Doles, 80

Date of Birth: January 26, 1943
Date of Death: September 08, 2023

God called his faithful servant, Sharon (Rochlitz) Doles to her heavenly home on September, 8, 2023. Sharon was born January 26, 1943 to Mildred and Edward Rochlitz in Eugene Oregon and raised with her five brothers and sisters in Northern California.  The family was active in water sports and the family business. Sh......

Don Fitch, 78

Date of Birth: July 14, 1945
Date of Death: September 07, 2023

Beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandpa and uncle, Donnell Fitch passed quietly on September 7, 2023 in Lacey WA with his wife and daughter by his side. Don was born July 14, 1945 in Seattle WA to Raymond and Thelma Fitch. He is proceeded in death by his sister Sherrie, his brothers James and David (Lynn) a......

Rick (Fredric Charles) Meyer, 80

Date of Birth: July 19, 1943
Date of Death: September 05, 2023

Rick (Fredric Charles) Meyer, age 80, passed away on the evening of Sept. 5th, 2023, after suffering a heart attack, while on a boat cruise with friends to Alaska. He was born July 19th, 1943, in Fresno, CA, to parents Dolly B (Brown) and Chuck (Charles) Meyer. He is survived by his wife Karen A Meyer (born Carlto......

Robert Allen Skillman Sr., 97

Date of Birth: September 06, 1925
Date of Death: September 03, 2023

Robert (Bob) Allen Skillman was born to Blanche (nee Huntamer) and Charles Skillman in Lacey, Washington on September 6, 1925. With his (eventually) eight siblings, he grew up on the family farm and generated many stories of life there. One involved venturing away from the house one day with his little brother Joh......

Roosevelt `Rosie` Lawson, 85

Date of Birth: November 17, 1937
Date of Death: September 02, 2023

Roosevelt "Rosie" Lawson was born in Bamberg, South Carolina on November 17, 1937. Roosevelt started driving at an early age, (13) , and he would drive the school bus to pick up other kids and then go to school. He also worked as a cook as a teenager at a restaurant called Ziggy's. He was a master at cooking......

Orval `Frenchie` French, 85

Date of Birth: September 13, 1937
Date of Death: August 31, 2023

We regret to annouce the passing of Orval D. French, aka Frenchie, 85, of Yelm, WA. He died unexpectedly August 31, 2023, of natural causes. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his passing. Frenchie was born Septempter 13, 1937, to Orval E. and Dorothy French in Tacoma, WA. He graduated from Frank......

Frank Liebig Wallace, 73

Date of Birth: February 09, 1950
Date of Death: August 31, 2023

Retired CW3 Frank Liebig Wallace was born in Riverside, CA and passed away at home on August 31, 2023 at the age of 73. He was the son of Frank James Wallace, a retired US Army Sergeant, and Anneliese Liebig Cartier, a war bride from Oels/Schlesien, Germany. He joined the US Army in 1970 and served for over 21 dis......

Pamela Marie Riley, 63

Date of Birth: April 19, 1960
Date of Death: August 27, 2023

Pamela Marie Riley, age 63, passed away August 27, 2023 at home. She was married to the love of her life, Mark Riley, who survives her. They share 5 children she is survived by. Jason (Tristine) Hood, Amy (Donte) Campbell, Kristen Riley, Alex Riley, and Nicole. Per her request, no service is scheduled.   ......

Leslie Giselle Campbell, 66

Date of Birth: December 16, 1956
Date of Death: August 27, 2023

Leslie Giselle Campbell peacefully passed away on August 27, 2023, in Thurston County, WA. She was a cherished mother, wife, sister, daughter, grandma, and “Nana.” Leslie was born in McAllen, TX on December 16, 1956, to Minoru and Yeki “Edith” Hanami Ishino. Leslie and her family lived in T......

Phillip Claypool, 71

Date of Birth: February 05, 1952
Date of Death: August 16, 2023

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Sharon Thomas, 88

Date of Birth: February 15, 1935
Date of Death: August 16, 2023

Sharon L Thomas (88) of Olympia, WA passed away on the 16th of August 2023 after a long struggle with illness. Sharon Lee Coleman was born in Seattle, WA, on February 15th, 1935. She graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla in 1957.  She was a member of Alph Chi Omega and Phi Beta Kappa. She married Kay......

Paul Johnathon Rodriguez, 44

Date of Birth: March 20, 1979
Date of Death: August 10, 2023

Paul was a Capital High School graduate and soon thereafter he joined the United States Air Force. He is survived by his daughters Melanie and Iris, his parents Alan and Sylvia Boyn, his sisters Shantell and Clarissa and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Pop Sister, Iris Melanie, brother, Roman Gabriel and fa......

Janet Threlkeld, 73

Date of Birth: January 25, 1950
Date of Death: August 01, 2023

Janet Elizabeth Threlkeld, born on January 25 th 1950 in Portland Oregon to Rita and Glen Turner was surrounded by loved ones when she passed away on August 1 st 2023 after a two year battle with endometrial cancer. As a child she developed a passion for adventure having lived in Germany, Mississippi, New Mexico, ......

Rex James Corbin, 87

Date of Birth: October 29, 1935
Date of Death: July 25, 2023

Rex James Corbin was born on October 29, 1935 in St. Joseph, MO. He was the eldest child of Earl and Leona Corbin. Rex attended Lafayette High School in St. Joe, graduating in 1953. He married Shirley Claypole on November 2, 1956 and Beverly Birtell on March 21, 1987.   Early on, Rex worked as a mechanic ......

John Schwiesow, 95

Date of Birth: March 25, 1928
Date of Death: July 19, 2023

John R. Schwiesow, 95, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2023, of natural causes. John was born on March 25, 1928 to John and Almira (Kawelmacher) Schwiesow in Centralia, WA. John is survived by his daughters Lorie (Glen) Wharton, Sheryl (Byron) Windle, Connie (Tom) Monroe, Sandy (Jim) McDaniel, 1......

David (Tj) Hugh Tjomsland, 76

Date of Birth: December 15, 1946
Date of Death: July 14, 2023

David (Tj) Hugh Tjomsland 1946-2023 David (Tj) Hugh Tjomsland - a forestry teacher to hundreds, a mentor to many, and a friend to all, died July 14, 2023 in Olympia, Washington surrounded by his loving wife and devoted son. He was 76 1/2.   Born December 15, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Theodore La......

Allen Sidney Mager, 90

Date of Birth: June 24, 1933
Date of Death: July 14, 2023

In Loving Memory of Allen Sidney Mager   June 24th, 1933 - July 14, 2023   Allen S Mager, born in the serene town of Redfield, South Dakota, on June 24th, 1933, embarked on his final journey on July 14, 2023, in Olympia, Washington. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Marjorie Lettie (H......

Ronald (Ron) Udell Hicks, 78

Date of Birth: December 07, 1944
Date of Death: July 11, 2023

Ronald (Ron) Udell Hicks peacefully passed away July 11th after many years with Parkinson’s.  He was born December 7, 1944 in Olympia where he lived his entire life.    He attended Olympia High School where he played football and baseball.  His love for sports continued his whole life and he......

Johnie Creamer, 83

Date of Birth: December 14, 1939
Date of Death: July 09, 2023

Johnie Max Creamer of Rainier, WA, died Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Olympia WA.  He was born December 14, 1939, to John Daniel Creamer and Mary Elizabeth Harmon Creamer in Paris, Texas.  He graduated from Pine Tree High School in Longview, Texas in 1957 and joined the Army in July of 1958 after attending Kilgore Junior......

Philip Youngquist, 80

Date of Birth: October 02, 1942
Date of Death: July 05, 2023

Philip Youngquist Jr., husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, was called to be with the Lord on July 5, 2023. Born in Seattle on October 2, 1942, to Phil and Margie Youngquist, he was to be the older brother of sister Leanne (Youngquist) Edelblute. The family moved a lot in the Seattle area, finally settling on th......

Diane Lea Martin, 76

Date of Birth: August 29, 1946
Date of Death: July 04, 2023

Diane Lea Martin, 75, of Olympia, Wa passed away on July 4 th 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer.   Diane was born on August 29 th , 1946 to Stan and Margaret Erickson in Morton, Washington.  After graduating from White Pass High School in 1964, she went on to study sociology at the Univers......

ROBERT (BOB) VANE HEDGCOCK, 77

Date of Birth: November 21, 1945
Date of Death: July 03, 2023

ROBERT (BOB) VANE HEDGCOCK 11/21/1945 – 7/3/2023   Bob was born in Seattle WA on November 21, 1945 to Marshall and Elizabeth Hedgcock. He grew up on Beacon Hill and lived most of his life in Seattle. He passed following a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joline Hedgcock (Stu......

Marcella McCoach, 85

Date of Birth: August 17, 1937
Date of Death: June 26, 2023

Loved by so many, a blessing to even more, and missed by all, Marcella (Marcy) Rose McCoach Houseman went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2023 at 2:30 AM. She was certainly greeted by her parents and all her siblings. She was born in Louisville, KY on August 17, 1937, being the seventh child. She came out ......

Ronald Rindy, 73

Date of Birth: January 20, 1950
Date of Death: June 22, 2023

Ronald Duane Rindy, 73, of Olympia WA, passed away on June 22, 2023. Ron was born January 20, 1950, to Duane and Mildred Rindy in Wahpeton North Dakota. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, June, their two children Mark Rindy and Stacy Grof-Tisza, and their spouses Katrina and Steve. He is also survived ......

Sharon Lee Westberg, 79

Date of Birth: September 26, 1943
Date of Death: June 20, 2023

Sharon Lee Westberg, a lifelong resident of Nisqually Valley in Olympia Washington passed away on June 20, 2023 in Olympia Washington from heart related complications.   Sharon Lee Blencoe was born September 26, 1943 in Olympia Washington to Lloyd and Lucille Blencoe. Sharon graduated from North Thurston High Schoo......

Annadean Lee, 94

Date of Birth: August 05, 1928
Date of Death: June 12, 2023

Annadean Braack LEE, age 94, died 12 June 2023, in Providence Centralia Hospital, after an accidental fall.  Annadean was a native Washingtonian, but lived for many years in Nampa, Idaho.  After her second husband, Dale Lee passed away she moved back to Washington.     Annadean was known for her boundl......

Kum Cha `Nina` Ranslow , 85

Date of Birth: October 07, 1937
Date of Death: June 11, 2023

Nina Ranslow born on October 7th 1937 and passed away Jun 11, 2023   Nina was such a bright light that no darkness could exist around her.  I never thought I would find myself not having her to call or be with her  laughing, crying, or both. We always talked about it all…all! Her laugh was contag......

Virginia May Johnson, 94

Date of Birth: October 07, 1928
Date of Death: June 10, 2023

Virginia was born outside of Winifred Montana in the fall of 1928. The sixth of eleven children to Lidmilla and Lambert Benes. She was born on a farm, with no indoor plumbing and no telephone. She was the last of her siblings to die. Virginia was married 41 years to Bruce Johnson who preceded her in death October 20, ......

William Henry Mitchell, 83

Date of Birth: November 08, 1939
Date of Death: June 10, 2023

William Henry Mitchell, 83, of Lacey, WA, passed away on June 10, 2023 with his family by his side. ......

Sondra Forsyth, 80

Date of Birth: January 14, 1943
Date of Death: June 09, 2023

Sondra Forsyth passed away in her home at the age of 80, on Friday June 9, 2023, from a cardiac event. Mary Sondra Forsyth was born to Geraldine Green and Raymond Forsyth on January 14, 1943 in Wayne County, Michigan. Elegant, spirited, kind, classy and beautiful are just a few words to describe our mother, who had a rema......

Donald St. George, 77

Date of Birth: January 25, 1946
Date of Death: June 08, 2023

In Loving Memory: Donald Richard St. George   Donald (Don) St. George, a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather, passed away on June 8, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, commitment, and a life well-lived. Don's departure has left a void in the hearts of his beloved wife, daughters, and......

Joel Irwin Davis, 88

Date of Birth: October 23, 1934
Date of Death: June 05, 2023

Joel Irwin Davis was born on October 23, 1934 in Tacoma, Washington to John and Edna Davis. Joel was the youngest of four children. His youthful years were spent in Waterman near Port Orchard, Washington where he became facinated by the sea. With the Puget Sound as his backyard, he would spend countless ho......

Andrew Lee Dobbs, 73

Date of Birth: May 06, 1950
Date of Death: June 03, 2023

Andrew L. Dobbs passed away from cancer on June 3rd, 2023. He worked Construction for 30 years, Maintenance for 12 years at Pilot Travel Center and Village Garden Arts.   He is survived by his wife Sharon, son Michael and daughter Angela of Colorado. Brothers Bruce (Peggy), Dennis (Beth) sisters Sandra, Pam ......

Dorothy Dee Cheatham (Land), 95

Date of Birth: January 23, 1928
Date of Death: June 02, 2023

Dorothy Dee (Bessie) passed at the age of 95 on June 2nd in Nevada, MO previously from Olympia, WA. She was born in Sandpoint, ID on January 23rd, 1928 to Lee and Leola (Henry) Land.   Dorothy is Survived by 3 of her brothers George (Butch) Land, Charles Ponitius and Kenneth Pontius as well as her 5 children; Don......

Glenrose O`Neil-Harper, 95

Date of Birth: April 12, 1928
Date of Death: June 01, 2023

Glenrose O’Neil-Harper, age 95, of Olympia, Washington, passed away on 1 June 2023.   Glenrose O’Neil-Harper, was born on April 12, 1928, to Ida and James Brock in Kenver, Kentucky. Glenrose was one of 8 siblings (3 brothers and 5 sisters) who moved to Saint Ignatius, Montana and was brought u......

Renate Zal , 73

Date of Birth: September 20, 1949
Date of Death: June 01, 2023

Renate F. Zal passed away June 1 st , 2023. She was born in Crailsheim, Germany on September 20, 1949, to Wilhelm and Emma Bratz.   Renate spent her formative years in her beautiful small hometown of Crailsheim, Germany with her beloved family. In 1968 she met the love of her life; Stanley M. ......

Dorothy `June` Grant, 95

Date of Birth: June 23, 1927
Date of Death: May 28, 2023

Dorothy “June” Grant passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023, with her children at her side. June, as she was called since a young child, was born to Emma “Grace” and Archibald “Archie” Raymond Crawford on June 23, 1927, in Everett, Washington. She was the second of three girls. ......

Loida Riguis Weaver, 67

Date of Birth: March 02, 1956
Date of Death: May 24, 2023

In loving memory of Loida Riguis Weaver, the life of the party, who passed away on May 24, 2023, after her four-year battle with cancer. Loida, the heart and soul of her family, brought endless joy and laughter to all who knew her. With a buzzing energy that never waned, she couldn't sit still. Whether she was meticulousl......

Normaglen Fields Kipp, 90

Date of Birth: June 08, 1932
Date of Death: May 24, 2023

Normaglen Fields Kipp was born in June 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia. Her parents were Glenn Tyree Fields, an airmail pilot, and Mabel Norma Greer, a singer and pianist. When Normaglen was seven months old, her father died in an airplane crash while flying in dense fog. Normaglen was raised by her mother, aunts, and gr......

Randall Gregg, 72

Date of Birth: January 07, 1951
Date of Death: May 04, 2023

Randall E Gregg age 72, on May 4, 2023, lost his year- long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. His peace came surrounded by his loving family at Capital MultiCare Medical Center in Olympia, WA. Randall (Randy) was born on January 7, 1951 to Raymond E. Gregg and Elnora L. (Seifried) Gregg in Kansas City, MO. He gra......

Arlene Ann Schade, 91

Date of Birth: November 30, 1931
Date of Death: May 04, 2023

Arlene Ann Schade passed away peacefully with family on May 4, 2023, at 91 years old. Arlene was born in Los Angeles, CA, growing up on her family’s orange orchards, riding her horses and enjoying good friends. After her husband passed at an early age she built a new life for herself and her three yo......

Edith Jones, 101

Date of Birth: June 21, 1921
Date of Death: May 02, 2023

Edith Pauline Jones, 101, passed away on May 02, 2023 at 11:25pm in Olympia, WA. Edith was born on June 21, 1921 in Tacoma, WA to parents Albert and Pauline (Maier) Dinger. Edith worked as a sales clerk at JC Penny and Rhoades Department Store. She graduated in 1939 from Lincoln Highschool in Tacoma, WA. Favorite past-times i......

Bonnie Ruth Eickhoff , 84

Date of Birth: February 17, 1939
Date of Death: April 30, 2023

Bonnie Ruth Eickhoff passed away on April 30,2023. An Olympia resident for more than 60 years, she was born in February 1939 -the 5th child out of 7 and raised in Charleston WVa.  She moved to Spokan at age 20 in search of love and adventure. There she met Donald Eickhoff, recently discharged from the Air Force.&nbs......

James Roland Bartlett, 88

Date of Birth: July 18, 1934
Date of Death: April 27, 2023

James Roland Bartlett passed away on April 27 th , 2023, at the stubborn old age of 88, in his home surrounded by the family he cherished above all but God.   James was born on July 18 th , 1934, to his parents Franklin and Audree Bartlett in the town of Chamberlain, SD. The fourth of five children, James......

Kathleen Mary O`Hare, 75

Date of Birth: October 10, 1947
Date of Death: April 17, 2023

Kathleen Mary O’Hare, age 75, went home to be with Jesus on April 17, 2023. Kathleen’s children and their spouses were by her side when she passed. Kathleen was born in Olympia WA on October 10, 1947 to John and Ella O’Hare. She attended St. Michaels Grade School and then St. Placids. She was cro......

Betty Lu (Hedgepeth) Kappler, 91

Date of Birth: May 10, 1931
Date of Death: April 08, 2023

Betty Lu (Hedgepeth) Kappler, 91 passed away on April 8, 2023, in Lacey, Washington.   Betty was born on May 10, 1931, in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Emily and Claude Hedgepeth. She married her husband John “Jack” Kappler on September 4,1954 and the couple had four chi......

Gina Aversano, 66

Date of Birth: August 18, 1956
Date of Death: April 01, 2023

Date of Birth: August 18, 1956 Date of Death: April 1, 2023   Gina Aversano, 66, passed away on April 1, 2023 in Bonney Lake, WA.  Gina was born on August 18, 1956 in Seattle, WA to parents Louis (Geno) Aversano and Mary J. (Holman) (Aversano)  McElwain.  She attended Tyee High School and ......

Nancee May, 48

Date of Birth: September 11, 1974
Date of Death: March 31, 2023

Nancee May of Yelm WA passed away on March 31, 2023, after years of battling medical problems. Nancee was born on September 11 th 1974 to the parents of Richard and Darlene Pearsall. She spent her childhood in Rainier WA where she graduated high school and then pursued a career in Cosmology.   In ......

Diane M. Mulcahy Dick, 90

Date of Birth: January 15, 1933
Date of Death: March 29, 2023

Diane passed away peacefully in her home in Lacey, Washington on March 29, 2023. She recently celebrated her 90 th birthday with friends and family. Born and raised in Seattle, Diane received a bachelor’s degree from Seattle University.   Diane is survived by her daughter, Katherine (John) McKean and ......

Janet Marie Swanson, 85

Date of Birth: January 08, 1938
Date of Death: March 28, 2023

Janet Marie Swanson passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023 at the age of 85.   Janet was born on January 8, 1938 to Elliott Emil and Alice Harris Schmidt. Janet was born and raised in  West Seattle. She enjoyed the outdoors at an early age; going on camping trips with her family, riding horses, and wo......

Reginald `Reggie` Gilyard

Date of Birth: March 30, 1961
Date of Death: March 27, 2023

Reginald Gilyard, born 3/30/1961 in Sylacauga, Alabama to Gus and Sallie Ann Gilyard. Reggie passed away on 3/27/2023. Reggie is survived by his wife Julie, children Marysia, Courtney, and Brandy.  Siblings: Sharon, Emily (Burgyman), Carlos (Kyra), Kate, Randy (Becky), and Sherri Extended Family: Ardel and Sandy,......

Sandra Lee Haddad-Graves , 74

Date of Birth: March 21, 1948
Date of Death: March 19, 2023

Sandra “Lee” Haddad Graves passed away peacefully on March 19th, 2023, just a few days shy of her 75th birthday, succumbing to complications from a near lifelong degenerative neuromuscular disease.  Sandra grew up in Detroit, attending high school and completing a Bachelor’s degree at Oakland University......

Charles LeRoy Wilk, Sr., 90

Date of Birth: February 15, 1933
Date of Death: March 14, 2023

Affectionately known as “Charlie,” he celebrated his 90th birthday in February and passed away peacefully at Providence St. Peter Hospital after a short hospital stay for heart failure and pneumonia.    Charlie was born to Alta Vivian Weld and Kenneth Hughes in 1933 in ......

Jaime Barin Macaspac, 71

Date of Birth: August 23, 1951
Date of Death: March 11, 2023

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Marilou Damaso-Sahari, 66

Date of Birth: March 02, 1957
Date of Death: March 07, 2023

Margarita Luisa Damaso-Sahari known to family and friends as “Marilou” passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023 at her home in Olympia, Washington. She was born on March 2, 1957 in Manila, Philippines. She immigrated from Nueva Ecija, Philippines to Porterville, California in 1975. After graduating high......

Sonja Loeser

Date of Birth: February 23, 1932
Date of Death: March 06, 2023

Sonja B. Loeser, 91 0f Olympia, Washington passed away on March 6 th at Providence St. Peter Hospital.   Sonja was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Camilla and Robert Bentzen. She joined the Air Force after graduating high school where she became a staff sergeant. She spent her tour of duty mostly in Europe ......

Lavina Horn, 84

Date of Birth: March 04, 1938
Date of Death: March 02, 2023

Lavina Horn, passed away peacefully at her home in Lacey, Washington, on March 2, 2023, two days shy of her 85th birthday.  Lavina was born in Northport, Nebraska, on March 4, 1938, as the youngest of six children to Clarence and Frances Horn.  She attended her early high school years in Longview, Washington, a......

Erik Stark, 44

Date of Birth: July 28, 1978
Date of Death: March 01, 2023

Erik Michael Stark, 44, was born July 28, 1978, and passed away on March 1, 2023. Erik served 12 years of active duty in the US Army, having deployed on and participated in many overseas missions. He was preceded in passing by both his parental and maternal grandparents, as well as his mother, Lourey Ann Gottschalk. Erik is s......

Roy Michael Gard, 87

Date of Birth: January 20, 1936
Date of Death: March 01, 2023

Mike Gard (Papa) beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  Mike was born January 20, 1936, in Los Angeles, California to Ruby Eleanor McAfee Gard and Samuel Arthur Gard.    Mike lived his life loving and giving to God......

Marvin Janzen , 92

Date of Birth: October 06, 1930
Date of Death: February 25, 2023

  Marvin Janzen, 92, gently passed away in the loving presence of family at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Lacey due to respiratory failure on February 25, 2023.   Born in Buhler, Kansas to Russian/German parents who immigrated to the U.S., Marv experienced a strong Mennonite upbrin......

Barbara Boltz, 88

Date of Birth: June 28, 1934
Date of Death: February 24, 2023

Barbara Mae Boltz (Flynn) was born on June 28, 1934 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Barbara loved to travel, and wore out the freeways driving from Arizona, to Alabama, and to Washington. She loved crocheting, sewing, painting, camping, bingo, and could always find a great buy at the stores she frequented. She especially loved red......

Frances Elizabeth Shoemaker, 94

Date of Birth: August 26, 1928
Date of Death: February 19, 2023

Frances (Fran) Elizabeth Shoemaker, 94, passed away on February 19, 2023. She was born on August 26, 1928, in Mt. Vernon, Washington. She graduated from Mount Vernon Union High School in 1946. She and her girlfriends were affectionately known as “The Chicks of ‘46”! After graduating she went on to ......

Joann Pearl Gibson, 86

Date of Birth: April 28, 1936
Date of Death: February 11, 2023

Joann Pearl Gibson, age 86, passed peacefully on Feb 11, 2023 in Yelm, Washington. She was born in Los Angeles, California. She is survived by her son Jeffrey (Laura), her two grandchildren, Jason (Jacklyn) and Shelly (Christopher) Black, and 4 great-grand children. She is also survived by her brother Daniel (Marilyn) Kaplan.......

David Ellison, 64

Date of Birth: April 01, 1958
Date of Death: February 04, 2023

David Arthur Ellison, born April 1, 1958, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a long courageous fight with his own body. He suffered from several ailments that in the end were too much to overcome. He passed away at his home on Pattison Lake, In Olympia, WA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Joan Car......

Don C. Guillot, 76

Date of Birth: December 04, 1946
Date of Death: February 03, 2023

Don C. Guillot, 76, of Olympia, Washington, passed away on February 3, 2023, after a short illness precipitated by chronic illnesses. Don was born to Curt John Guillot and Dorothy Rae (Busby) Guillot on December 4, 1946. He was raised in the small town of West Orange, Texas.   After school, he joined th......

Donna Sue Quinlan, 67

Date of Birth: December 08, 1955
Date of Death: February 02, 2023

Donna Smith Quinlan, my beautiful wife, love of my life and best friend passed away peacefully and comfortably at home after a long difficult battle with metastatic lung cancer on February 2, 2023. She fought this battle as hard as she could fight as long as she could fight.   Her husband ......

Jane Ann Hutt, 72

Date of Birth: March 26, 1950
Date of Death: February 01, 2023

Jane A. Hutt passed away February 1st, 2023 after a long and heroic battle with breast cancer. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grammy, and friend. Born Jane Ann Bucklew in Columbus, Ohio on March 26, 1950, she was the daughter of Lewis V. and Isabelle A. Bucklew. Jane lived most of her a......

Aurelia Mary Kennish , 98

Date of Birth: April 15, 1924
Date of Death: February 01, 2023

Aurelia M. (Hoeschen) Kennish was born on April 15, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was one of five children born to Martha and Joseph Hoeschen. Aurelia passed away peacefully at The Sequoia in Olympia, Washington on Wednesday February 1, 2023, at the age of 98 and 292 days old!   Aurelia and her family moved......

Barry Brown, 88

Date of Birth: May 16, 1934
Date of Death: January 24, 2023

Barry R. Brown passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023. He was born May 16, 1934, the son of Alyce and Henry Brown, in Oakland CA. As a young man he joined the Air Force and made it a career, serving for 30 years rising to the Rank of Master Sargent. In his early life he loved racing, and raced motorcycles, car......

Juanita Cross, 95

Date of Birth: July 31, 1927
Date of Death: January 23, 2023

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David (Dave) Lloyd Rackleff, 69

Date of Birth: August 27, 1953
Date of Death: January 21, 2023

Dave was born in Klamath Falls, OR, he was 69.  Dave passed away peacefully at home in Olympia, WA, surrounded by family.  Dave can be described as a wonderful, caring and loving husband of 24 years to Mirna Rackleff (wife).  Also, a loving father, grandfather to "ALL" his kids, including his wife'......

Dennis Patrick Denny, 74

Date of Birth: March 06, 1948
Date of Death: January 17, 2023

On Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, Ret. LTC Dennis P. Denny, loving husband and father of six children, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, passed away at the age of 74.   Dennis was born on March 6th, 1948 in Yakima, WA to Edwin (Buck) and Doris Denny. On January 17th, 1970 he married Teresa Jane Sol......

Jerry Bennett, 83

Date of Birth: December 04, 1939
Date of Death: January 13, 2023

Jerry Dean Bennett passed away on January 13th at St. Peter Hospital in the presence of family. He was born on December 04, 1939 in Chehalis, WA. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Glen, sisters Helen and June, and Carol, his wife of 32 years.    Jerry attended W.F. West High School and grad......

Nita Nelson , 99

Date of Birth: May 05, 1923
Date of Death: January 13, 2023

Nita Nelson (nee Oppelt) was born in Centralia, Washington May 5, 1923, to Orville and Mima Oppelt. She passed away January 13, 2023, just 4 months shy of her 100th birthday. Orvilla, Mima, Nita, her twin sister Nedra and 3 other siblings; brothers Marion, Elwin and sister, Dorthea moved to Shelton, Washington in 1934.......

Harold Arthur Harding , 66

Date of Birth: November 29, 1956
Date of Death: January 11, 2023

Harold Arthur Harding, age 66, passed away January 11, 2023, in Yelm, Wa., after a long battle with lung cancer and COPD. He was born on November 29, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio. His parents were Jim and Minnie (Adams) Harding. Harold had many talents and interests. He was a welder, Real Estate Broker, and a life-long mus......

Lloyd Edwin Redick, 59

Date of Birth: December 28, 1963
Date of Death: January 08, 2023

We are sad to announce that Lloyd Edwin Redick, 59, of Olympia, WA, passed away on January 8, 2023. Lloyd was born on December 28, 1963, in Pennsylvania. After graduating from high school in 1982,  Lloyd joined the U.S. Army where he served for over 4 years active duty. After serving in the U.S. Army,&nbs......

Leola Dalton, 84

Date of Birth: March 19, 1938
Date of Death: January 08, 2023

Leola (Lee) Dalton, born in Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home in Olympia, Washington on January 8, 2023, with Precious (her kitty) by her side. She was raised in Idaho, Texas, and Washington. While married to Jacinto (Jesse) Zertuche, she moved to California to raise their family. Later, Lee began a......

Beth Rene Reser, 57

Date of Birth: December 20, 1965
Date of Death: January 08, 2023

Beth Rene Reser, 57, of Lacey WA, born December 20, 1965, finished her journey on January 08, 2023. Beth had many skills and passions and she worked for many years as a Chef in the Hospitality trade. She loved to play her guitar and drums, sing, and golf. She was a teller of many jokes and had an amazing skill at ......

Charline Feeser, 91

Date of Birth: November 01, 1931
Date of Death: January 08, 2023

Charline was born to parents Charles and Thelma Mitchell,and raised in Springfield, OH, along with her older sister Ardyth.  Charline sang in the church choir, was a proud and active Girl Scout, played the piano, studied ballet and loved music.  She met and married Charles (Dick) Feeser, and after he graduated f......

Felix `Joe` Darcy, 85

Date of Birth: July 03, 1937
Date of Death: January 05, 2023

Felix Joseph Darcy died on January 5 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA, after a week of comfort care. Born July 3, 1937 in Lewistown, MT, Joe was the fifth child in a family of eight siblings. He graduated from St. Leo’s High School in 1956 and attended the College of Great Falls (now Providence ......

King Zanders, 10

Date of Birth: March 31, 2012
Date of Death: January 02, 2023

King Zanders, 10 years of age, of Olympia, Washington, passed on January 02, 2023. King was born on March 31, 2012 in Tacoma ,Wa to Sophia and Eric, sister Kayla Zanders.  King was born a strong intelligent person. He was an overachiever, he had a big heart, people smiled whenever he was there. He was a positive spir......

Rosemary Secrest, 80

Date of Birth: August 17, 1942
Date of Death: January 02, 2023

Rosemary W. Secrest of Olympia, WA passed away in Chicago, IL on January 2, 2023 due to complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer.  She was the beloved wife of 59 years to the late Charles “Chuck” Secrest.  Born and raised in Glendive, MT, Rosemary met Chuck while both were attending the University......

Eve Antons, 87

Date of Birth: August 07, 1935
Date of Death: January 01, 2023

Eve Antons born August 7, 1935 in or near the city of Riga, Estonia on the Baltic sea in Eastern Europe, passed form this life on January 1, 2023 after a long illness. The daughter of Karl and Elsa Prees. The family was forced to flee to Germany towards the end of WW2 and eventually immigrated to the US some time in the l......

Terry Warren Shawler, 89

Date of Birth: September 10, 1933
Date of Death: December 31, 2022

Terry Warren Shawler Born: September 10, 1933, in Roe, Arkansas Preceded in death by his father: O. K. (Pat) Shawler; Mother: Myrtle Franklin Joslin; Sister: Colleen Shawler  Sutton; and daughter Jaquelyn Shawler Yancho.   Terry graduated from Clarendon High School in 1951, joined th......

Lois Nevitt, 96

Date of Birth: January 15, 1926
Date of Death: December 29, 2022

Lois Thelma Nevitt, age 96, of Bothell, Washington, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2022. Born in Tacoma, Washington on January 15, 1926, she lived in Roy, Washington until the age of 11, then in Chehalis, Washington through high school. Lois married her high school sweetheart, Clarence Rayton, on Decem......

Glenn V. Hankins, 83

Date of Birth: January 05, 1939
Date of Death: December 29, 2022

Glenn V. Hankins, passed away on December 29, 2022 at the age of 83 after a long illness. He served in the US Army for 21 years, then went on to work for the Washington State Department of Corrections for 19 years. He leaves behind his wife, Patricia; two grandsons in Illinois, Tyler & Connor Hankins and his daughter in l......

Winthrop `Rip` J. Hardgrove IV, 74

Date of Birth: February 02, 1948
Date of Death: December 27, 2022

Winthrop J. Hardgrove IV ,74 Passed away December 27th 2022 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Lacey WA. Do to complications with cancer. Mr. Hardgrove(Rip) was born in Sommerville, New Jersey. Served 20 plus yrs in the Army and was a combat veteran in Vietnam. After his tour he got stationed in Germany where he met......

Benjamin `Ben` D. Emmett, 49

Date of Birth: August 29, 1973
Date of Death: December 26, 2022

Ben Emmett passed away December 26, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup with family at his side. He is survived by his wife Cyndi, daughters Kayla and Amanda, his parents Kathleen and Dean Emmett, and siblings Angela Emmett, Jacqueline Hazeltine and Joseph Emmett.  Ben was born in Billin......

Ted E. Baker, 84

Date of Birth: December 14, 1938
Date of Death: December 24, 2022

Ted Eugene Baker, age 84, passed away December 24, 2022, in Olympia, WA, due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.   Ted was born on December 14, 1938, in Anderson, Indiana. His parents were James L. and Bernadine (Bright) Baker. He spent most of his childhood in Arizona. Ted graduated from El Camino......

Troy Rigan Mires, 58

Date of Birth: December 17, 1963
Date of Death: December 08, 2022

Troy Mires, 58, died on December 8, 2022 at his home in Rainier, Washington. He was born in Florida on December 17, 1963 to Jackie Louis Mires and Lois Dowell Mires. He attended Washington State University and enjoyed many different careers before getting his Licensed Practical Nurse degree. He spent his working years a......

Lloyd Schneider, 80

Date of Birth: November 24, 1942
Date of Death: December 01, 2022

Lloyd Frederick Schneider was born on November 24, 1942 at Tacoma General Hospital, to parents Reinhardt and Eugenie Schneider.  Lloyd and his two older brothers (Walter and Herbie) grew up on a small family berry farm in Puyallup.  Lloyd’s father supported the family through a variety of professions rangi......

Kathleen Vogt, 70

Date of Birth: May 23, 1952
Date of Death: November 26, 2022

Kathleen Marie Vogt, 70, of Olympia passed away at her daughter’s home on November 26, 2022. She was born in Tacoma WA on May 23, 1952 to Ethel and Ed Wheeling (deceased). Kathy graduated from Yelm High School and worked at a nursery, Rainier School and Department of Labor and Industries until retirement. ......

Jamie Llewellyn Haywood, 72

Date of Birth: December 15, 1949
Date of Death: November 26, 2022

Jamie Llewellyn Haywood, 72, recently of Yelm, WA, originally from Charleston, SC, passed away on 26 November 2022. She was predeceased by her daughter Chelsea and by her parents, James and Annie. She is survived by her daughters Katherine (Nicholas) and Margaret (Camelia), as well as her sisters Jacqueline, Judith, and Joan ......

Vern Parks, 87

Date of Birth: July 11, 1935
Date of Death: November 23, 2022

    Vern died peacefully at age 87 on November 23, 2022 in his home from natural causes.  He had been surrounded by family and friends and his wife Judy over the last few weeks of his life.  He had married Judy Gage in October.    Vern was born July 11, 1935 in Olympia W......

Millie Martel, 93

Date of Birth: December 15, 1928
Date of Death: November 21, 2022

Mildred Martel, Olympia, Washington. "Millie" passed away on November 21, 2022, at Providence Mother Joseph Care Center, where she had been a resident for two years.    Born in Dayton, Ohio, on December 15, 1928, to Charles Riggs and Celinda Syle. She lived to see her parents and all e......

Werner Huttmann, 72

Date of Birth: July 29, 1950
Date of Death: November 19, 2022

Werner Huttmann (Opa) was born on July 29, 1950 to Else (Shaumberger) and Hugo Huttmann in Crailsheim, Germany. He was the third of six children and spent his formative years on the family farm. His family moved to Fuchsmuhl, Germany where his mother was from and there they built the family home. Werner attended t......

James `Jim` William Bloom, 70

Date of Birth: October 10, 1952
Date of Death: November 14, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that James “Jim” William Bloom, age 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022, at his home in Olympia, Washington. He was born in Seattle, Washington on October 10, 1952 to James and Yvonne (Rush) Bloom. Jim spent his childhood growing up in Lewiston, I......

Roxanna Lynn `Goodwin` Palm, 62

Date of Birth: June 07, 1960
Date of Death: October 31, 2022

Roxy went home to be with the Lord on October 31st, 2022 at Providence St. Peter's Hospital in Washington. She passed away peacefully with family by her side. Roxy was born June 7, 1960 in Olympia, Washington to Morris and Ann Goodwin. She is survived by her best ......

Janice Vanlaningham, 91

Date of Birth: March 01, 1931
Date of Death: October 24, 2022

Janice Ilo [Leavitt] Vanlaningham, lifelong Seattle resident with a big smile and a wonderful laugh, passed away quietly on October 24th, in Lacey, Washington, at the age of 91.   Janice was born in Seattle on March 1, 1931, the only child of Dr. Darrell Leavitt and his wife, Gertrude Wicker Leavitt. The young fa......

Jan Cabe, 76

Date of Birth: November 02, 1945
Date of Death: October 18, 2022

Jan Cabe, 76 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Bonaventure of Lacey.  She was a loving and caring person and will be deeply missed. Jan was born on November 2, 1945 in Seattle, Washington to Rosemary Nichols and Glenn Rash.  Her early years were spent in Redmond, Washington and she had f......

Ralph Rideout, 85

Date of Birth: August 19, 1937
Date of Death: October 17, 2022

Ralph Rideout passed away on October 17, 2022 at his home at The Sequoia Assisted Living Facility in Olympia, Washington.  He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Alison in 1996. He is survived by his sister Marilyn Simmons, brother Larry Rideout, and son Dave Rideout. He had a great love for his grandchildr......

Sharon Rogers, 79

Date of Birth: November 19, 1942
Date of Death: October 16, 2022

Sharon Irene Rogers, born in Seattle, Washington on November 19, 1942. Was raised in three different  all-girl private boarding schools: Visitation Villa in Lakewood, Holy Names Academy in Spokane and Marywood School For Girls in Evanston Illinois. Also attended several summer camps in the Northwest including Four Winds ......

Shigeko M. Rains, 94

Date of Birth: April 18, 1928
Date of Death: October 11, 2022

Shigeko Rains, 94, died in her sleep on Oct. 11, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Lacey, WA. A Japanese War Bride from WWII, she lived much of her married life in Indiana. She divorced in 1980 and retired to enjoy making Japanese dolls, doing origami and roller skating in her 60s, but ballroom dancing was her ......

Judith M. Anderson, 73

Date of Birth: October 30, 1948
Date of Death: October 11, 2022

Judith was born on October 30 th , 1948 in Colon, Republic of Panama to Jose and Pauline Anderson (nee Griffith). In the early morning on Tuesday October 11 th , 2022, she passed away surrounded by her husband and immediate family. Judith was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to ......

Larry `John` Dixon, 78

Date of Birth: July 25, 1944
Date of Death: October 11, 2022

Larry 'John' Dixon, age 78, died October 11, 2022 in Olympia Wa. John was born July 25, 1944 in Aberdeen Washington to Lawrence Charles and Ruth Marie Dixon. He grew up in Grayland Washington, a few blocks from the ocean beach, on a cranberry bog, where he, his parents and sisters, Karen and Pat, farmed Cr......

Anna Marie Peterson, 88

Date of Birth: July 18, 1934
Date of Death: October 05, 2022

Anna Marie Peterson passed away October 5, 2022, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington, with her family at her side. Born on July 18, 1934, to Vera Elverta (Stasner) and Lee Roy Reynolds in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Anna moved with her family to Bremerton, Washington at the age of 10. In addition to acclim......

Rosemarie Ratcliff, 78

Date of Birth: January 25, 1944
Date of Death: October 04, 2022

Rosemarie Wolfram was born on January 25, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA.  On April 12, 1949, her Aunt Mary and Uncle Peck (Francis) DuDevoir adopted her.  At that time they lived in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, later on they moved to Brown’s Mills New Jersey. During her Junior and Senior year in High School she fe......

Terry Micheal LaFrance, 71

Date of Birth: October 29, 1950
Date of Death: September 14, 2022

Terry LaFrance, 71, passed away September 14, 2022, surrounded by family in Olympia, WA after a sudden illness. Terry will always be remembered for his love of Halloween and all things creepy. Family and neighbors looked forward to the haunted house he created each Halloween for many years. Terry and his wife opened their hea......

Marilyn Dee Bowles, 87

Date of Birth: September 12, 1934
Date of Death: September 11, 2022

   Marilyn Dee Bowles left this life September 11, 2022 in North Bend, WA.  She was born September 12, 1934 to Berniece (Clark) and Abner Le Sage in Concordia, KS where she was raised and graduated from Concordia Catholic High School.       Marilyn married Clifford Virgil Bowles Septe......

Shirley Petropoulos Ledgerwood, 77

Date of Birth: June 19, 1945
Date of Death: September 10, 2022

Shirley Petropoulos Ledgerwood passed away on September 10, 2022, in Olympia, WA after an extended illness. She was born on June 19, 1945, in Centralia, WA. She attended Centralia High School, Centralia Jr. College, St. Martin's College, and graduate school at the University of Oregon. Shirley retired ......

Patricia LaVonne Meyer, 85

Date of Birth: August 07, 1937
Date of Death: September 10, 2022

Loving wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Patricia (Pat) LaVonne Meyer, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 10, 2022.  Pat was born in Rochester, MN on August 07, 1937, to Otto Clausen and Alice Helen Siercks. Pat was married to her loving husband and lifelong partner, Ro......

Marelee Ann Kaeser, 76

Date of Birth: November 01, 1945
Date of Death: September 05, 2022

Marelee passed on September 5th, 2022 at 7:15am in Olympia, Washington. Born on November 1st, 1945 in Seattle, Washington to Merton and Myrtle Williams. She has one living sibling, her sister Celo Harrold. She went to Evergreen Highschool and South Seattle Community College. She married Gary Lee Kaeser on July 23r......

Mary Reay, 79

Date of Birth: March 02, 1943
Date of Death: September 04, 2022

Surrounded by loving family members, Mary Lou Reay, formerly of Federal Way, Washington, passed away on September 4th, 2022, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. She will be remembered as a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Mary was born on March 2nd, 1943, in Blackfoot......

Francisco Cepeda Cruz, Jr, 65

Date of Birth: December 07, 1956
Date of Death: September 01, 2022

Francisco Cepeda Cruz, Jr. December 7, 1956 – September 1, 2022 Fondly known as Jr. Familian Kukuri Originally from Yona, Guam and resided in Lacey, Washington   In his new life, he now joins his: Parents: Francisco Cepeda Cruz and Oliva Leon Guerrero Cruz Sister/Brothers: Nieves Leon Gu......

Jayne Hoyt, 77

Date of Birth: October 31, 1944
Date of Death: August 27, 2022

Jayne Marie Hoyt was born October 31, 1944 and passed away August 27, 2022. She was an extraordinarily beautiful woman in so many ways.    She was a beloved wife to her husband Mike, a loving and fiercely protective mother to her children and a wonderful Grandma/Great Grandma. All her babies brought her......

Randy Wayne Green, 58

Date of Birth: January 05, 1964
Date of Death: August 23, 2022

Randy Wayne Green of Olympia WA passed away August 23, 2022 after a sudden illness. Randy was born January 5 1964, to Sharon and Wayne Green in Olympia, WA. He was a fun-loving, deal-seeking, straight to the point kind of guy by nature and a great electrician by trade. He was lucky to find the love of his life, Mi......

Darrin Hipner, 50

Date of Birth: August 19, 1971
Date of Death: July 25, 2022

Darrin E. Hipner, 50, passed on July 25, 2022 in Olympia, Washington. Darrin was born on August 19, 1971 in Yakima, Washington to Mr. Stanley Hipner and Mrs. Debra Nott.   Darrin was a part of the United States Navy from September 4 , 1990 – August 3, 1993 on USS Niagra Falls in Guam and served duri......

Yvonne Ione Rinker, 96

Date of Birth: December 16, 1925
Date of Death: July 20, 2022

Yvonne Ione Rinker, at 96 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 20, 2022. She was a resident of Olympia, Washington for over 60 years. She was born on December 16, 1925 in Tacoma, Washington. She was the oldest of four children. She worked as a telephone operator for several years and as a......

Carl A. Olive, 71

Date of Birth: June 07, 1951
Date of Death: July 19, 2022

Carl A. Olive, 71, passed on July 19, 2022 at 10 am (PST) at the Ultimate Home Care facility in Lacey, Washington. Carl was born on June 7, 1951 in Paris, Tennessee to Mr. Carlester and Mrs. Lucy B. (Allen) Olive.   Carl graduated from Central High School in Paris, Tennessee in 1969.  He attended ......

Donald Eickhoff, 84

Date of Birth: April 14, 1938
Date of Death: July 15, 2022

Born April 14 th , 1938 in Baudette, Minnesota to Pearl and Ernest Eickhoff. Donald graduated from Olympia High School. April 30 th , 1960 Donald married the love of his life Bonnie Boggess. Donald had great pride in serving his nation in the Airforce as an Avionics Technician in Greenland. After the military Dona......

Elaine M. Parker, 63

Date of Birth: December 05, 1958
Date of Death: July 14, 2022

Elaine M. Parker, 63, was born in Brooklyn, New York to Marion and Melvin Jones on December 05, 1958. She died in Olympia, WA on July 14, 2022.  Elaine earned Bachelors and Masters degrees, with a focus on Psychology. She worked as a paraeducator in the North Thurston School District. She was an advocate for the less......

Anh Nghia Thi Pham, 64

Date of Birth: June 26, 1958
Date of Death: July 02, 2022

Welcome everyone … Lady and gentlemen.  My name is Khoi, Nghia’s husband On behalf of our entire family, thank you for coming to attend today’s mass to help us celebrate my wife’s life. This is Nghia’s last wish to attend the Mass before going to the final peaceful Resting. Among who is......

Kathleen Marie Wright, 56

Date of Birth: July 01, 1965
Date of Death: June 30, 2022

Kathleen Marie Wright, devoted wife of Ronald Robert Wright and mother to son Nicholas Hayner (Christina) and daughter Jaqueline Brunell (Ryan), passed away peacefully in her home during the early morning hours of June 30th, 2022.  Kat began her earthly journey on July 1st, 1965. Born in Germany to Tom and Barbara Knudtz......

Harold Albert Martin, 93

Date of Birth: November 12, 1928
Date of Death: June 25, 2022

Harold passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 25, 2022. He was born November 12, 1928 to Ira (Babe) and Mable Martin. He got married on June 3, 1951 to his forever love and they lived Olympia WA. They were married almost 70 years.   He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret and his parents Babe and Mable......

Vanessa `Carri` Sayers, 57

Date of Birth: September 28, 1964
Date of Death: June 23, 2022

"Carri" Vanessa Carol Sayers crossed over into the spiritual realm on June 23rd 2022 to join her dad, Bill Meroney, and her beloved son, Shea Gray.  She was a recent Evergreen State College graduate who had big aspirations to help people in the Social Services sector and would have been an amazing much needed c......

Charles Richard Skillman, 70

Date of Birth: November 25, 1951
Date of Death: June 22, 2022

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Paul Morin, 69

Date of Birth: October 28, 1952
Date of Death: June 19, 2022

Paul L. Morin passed away Sunday, June 19th, 2022, at Home peacefully with family all around.   He was born October 28th,1952, in Cap-Haitian, Haiti, to Adrien Morin and Anne-Marie Morin.   Paul moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1980.   He fell in love with Shawnee Rae Hart in October 1997 a......

Raymond Leo Bell, Jr., 79

Date of Birth: April 25, 1943
Date of Death: June 18, 2022

Raymond Leo Bell, Jr. was born on April 25th, 1943 to Raymond Leo Bell, Sr. and Josephine M. Regenold Bell in Mobridge, South Dakota. The eighth and last child born to the Bell family and the only one to be born in a hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his seven siblings: Lorraine Allean Bell, Elaine ......

Donald Curtis Shoemaker , 96

Date of Birth: May 17, 1926
Date of Death: June 17, 2022

Donald Curtis Shoemaker, 96, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2022. Don was born on May 17, 1926, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Don graduated from Albuquerque High School and immediately joined the Navy. He served in World War II. After he was discharged, he went on to study at the University of New Mexico. In 195......

Charlotte Irene Crain, 80

Date of Birth: May 09, 1942
Date of Death: June 10, 2022

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Patricia Martonik, 94

Date of Birth: March 17, 1928
Date of Death: June 08, 2022

Passed away peacefully on June 8, 2022.  She was born on March 17, 1928, in Sioux City, Iowa to her parents John and Esther Ide.  She is predeceased by her husband Donald S. Martonik and by her brothers Raymond Ide and James Ide.  She is survived by her brother William Ide, sons Donald P. Martonik (Nicki) and J......

Marshall Frederick Macy, 76

Date of Birth: June 10, 1945
Date of Death: May 16, 2022

Marshall Frederick Macy Marsh was born June 10th, 1945 in Lansing, Michigan. He was born to Marvel D. Marshall and Fred Macy. He has one sister, Marilyn Fisher. His family moved from Lansing to Covina, California in 1956. He graduated from Northview High School in 1963. After high school he went to Snow College. In 19......

Richard Leroy Schwender, 69

Date of Birth: July 23, 1952
Date of Death: May 13, 2022

Richard  Leroy Schwender, Jr. of Olympia Washington, passed away on May 13th 2022, at home and with his  beloved wife  Jennifer  by his side.   Richard was born on July 23rd  1952, at  Fort  Lawton-Seattle, Washington.  He  graduated  from the  Seafarers'......

Jean Pacheco, 82

Date of Birth: June 14, 1939
Date of Death: May 02, 2022

Jean A Pacheco, 82, passed away in her sleep on May 2, 2022, in Olympia, WA. On June 14, 1939, she was born in Pasco, Wa, and was the 4th child of 8 born to John and Laura Schmelzer.   Jean grew up in a loving family in Kennewick and enjoyed telling stories of her childhood on the farm. Jean attended Bet......

Miyoko Carr, 93

Date of Birth: November 03, 1928
Date of Death: May 01, 2022

Miyoko Nakamura Carr   Miyoko Carr, age 93, whose greatest love was her family, passed away peacefully at home in Olympia, Washington, on May 1st, 2022.  She was born in Kyoto, Japan, to Chiemon and Mitsu Nakamura on November 3, 1928.  She was the second youngest of nine children. Miyoko met Harold ......

Sidna Wimmer, 83

Date of Birth: December 19, 1938
Date of Death: April 28, 2022

Sidna P. Wimmer Col. (Retired)   Colonel (US Army, retired) Sidna P. Wimmer, 83, completed his life journey on April 28, 2022, passing peacefully at St. Peters Hospital (Olympia, WA) due to complications from lymphoma cancer. His high school sweetheart and wife of 61 years, Margaret Poff Wimmer, was at his sid......

Darlene Correa, 71

Date of Birth: May 21, 1950
Date of Death: April 21, 2022

M. Darlene Correa, age 71, of Lacey, Washington, went to be the Lord on April 21, 2022. Her battle was short, but fiercely fought, and she earned her rest. Darlene was born May 21, 1950 in New Madrid, Missouri, to Charlie and Mary Still. She was the middle of 5 children, and was the last one of them to pass. She g......

Marea Hines, 20

Date of Birth: October 09, 2001
Date of Death: March 31, 2022

Hello my name is Venetia Hines I am the oldest sister of Marea Hines and I wanna thank everyone for joining us in her loving memory. Marea where do I start. When we were children I remembered how I first met you, it was when you were in your cradle and I was watching over you knowing you was going to be my......

Robert J. Kimber, 79

Date of Birth: October 22, 1942
Date of Death: March 30, 2022

Robert was born to Kelly and Eva Kimber in Tacoma, WA on October 22,1942. He had 2 brothers Ed and Don and a sister Shirley. He grew up in Tacoma attending Midland Elementary and Franklin Pierce High School. He joined the Army and was honorably discharged in 1966. He married Wanda Sullivan on February 4,1967 and had ......

Christina Sue Larkin, 48

Date of Birth: September 16, 1973
Date of Death: March 30, 2022

In loving memory of Christina Sue Larkin,     Born September 16th,1973 & Became an Angel March 30th, 2022.   Christine was a small town country girl from Lamar, a loving mom of 4 and grandmother of 7,  but she was so much more to so many people, she touched so many lives with her g......

Anthony Rivas, 83

Date of Birth: September 30, 1938
Date of Death: March 30, 2022

Master Sergeant (Retired) Anthony Rivas, age 83 passed away at home on 03/30/2022. Anthony was born on September 30, 1938 in Manhattan, New York to Victoria and Antonio Rivas. He grew up in Bronx, New York and attended Morris High School. After high school, Anthony joined the US Airforce. Anthony met Florentina Ve......

Bonnie Louise Holmes, 78

Date of Birth: April 12, 1943
Date of Death: March 26, 2022

Bonnie Louise Holmes born April 12th , 1943 in Land O’Lakes, Wisconsin. Born to Carmen Harris and Gene Strong. When Bonnie was 10 years old she moved to Washington with her grandmother (Mary Caroline Lindgren) who raised her, until Bonnie met Dick Laux. When Bonnie was 15 she met Dick Laux, soon after they were marr......

Virgilia Humphrey, 76

Date of Birth: September 10, 1945
Date of Death: March 23, 2022

Virgilia Humphrey born September 10th, 1945 to Marcelino and Buanauentura. Virgilia lived a beautiful life enjoying gardening, cooking, talking on the phone, watching game shows, playing with the grandkids and always sending food home with her guests. She survived by her two sons Don and Mike Humphrey along with many ......

Erna J White, 89

Date of Birth: June 16, 1932
Date of Death: March 18, 2022

Erna Johanna White Erna Johanna White, of Grafenwöhr, Germany, at the age of 89 peacefully passed away in her sleep the morning of March 18, 2022 in Lacey, Washington at the home of her daughter, Ricarda and son-in-law, Secundino. She left her family with the gift of love for one another and peace. She was born t......

Cecilia L. Roberts, 88

Date of Birth: March 06, 1934
Date of Death: March 17, 2022

Cecilia L. (Burke) Roberts was born March 6, 1934 in Wenatchee, WA to John and Cecil Burke.  She passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2022 in Lacey, WA. Cecilia grew up and attended Waterville schools through graduation.  She worked for the National Bank of Commerce in both Waterville and Seattle when ......

Dalmacio O Gimenez, 91

Date of Birth: January 01, 1931
Date of Death: March 13, 2022

Dalmacio Otrillo Gimenez Dalmacio Otrillo Gimenez was born on January 1, 1931 in Barangay Cabuluan, Ballesteros, Cagayan, Philippines. He went home to Our Lord peacefully and was surrounded by his family on March 13, 2022, in Olympia, Washington. After living in the Philippines for 65 years as a farmer, he resided in the ......

Mary Monti, 63

Date of Birth: November 21, 1958
Date of Death: March 06, 2022

Mary Monti of Lacey, 63, unexpectedly and peacefully passed away in her sleep the morning of March 6 th , 2022, in Selah, Washington, at the home of her son, Colton. She was born the fourth of six daughters to James and Shirley Johnson in Bremerton, Washington on November 21 st , 1958. She celebrated her......

Jean Francis Elwess, 86

Date of Birth: November 21, 1935
Date of Death: March 05, 2022

Jean Francis Elwess, of Olympia, Washington, peacefully passed away in her home on March 5, 2022 at the age of 86.  She was born on November 21, 1935, in Mount Carmel, North Dakota to Leslie and Christine Johnson.  Jean was a self-taught artist, singer, and cake decorator.  She attended Colville H......

Terri Lynn Gibbons, 61

Date of Birth: May 02, 1960
Date of Death: March 03, 2022

Terri Lynn Gibbons leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her family, friends and students who were the recipients of Terri's gifts of compassion, sense of humor and her genuine caring for others. Terri was always cheerful and made everyone smile or laugh with her infectious laugh and of course her well known snort. Terr......

John R Goms, 75

Date of Birth: July 06, 1946
Date of Death: March 01, 2022

John R.(Ronnie) Goms 75, passed away on March 1, 2022 in Olympia, WA. Ronnie is survived by his better half, Debra Atcher-Kirk of Lacey. His two daughters Tina Goms of Airway Heights, Dawnel Wallace of Donald, Oregon. His brother  Dennis Goms of Las Vegas; his sister, Linda Tollifson of Tacoma; eight grandchildren: 4 gre......

Linda Dixon, 71

Date of Birth: October 18, 1950
Date of Death: February 13, 2022

Linda (Davis) Dixon, with loving members of her family by her bedside, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of February 13th, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.  Linda was born in Bozeman, MT on October 18th, 1950 but lived the majority of her life in the Dixon family home in Lacey, Wa......

John Haukom, 81

Date of Birth: February 02, 1941
Date of Death: February 02, 2022

John Haukom was born on February 2, 1941 and is the second child to John Monroe Haukom and Eva Marie Ullevig. He has an older sister, Barbara Hurlock and a younger sister, Linda Evanstead. John had four boys, John Charles, Jefferey Allen, Richard Herman, and Ronald Monroe, Two daughters-in-law, Yvonne and Michelle and one......

Pearl Louise Kern, 77

Date of Birth: January 23, 1945
Date of Death: January 28, 2022

1/23/1945 -1/28/2022   On January 28, 2022 Pearl Louise Kern died of natural causes at the age of 77. She graduated Canyonville Bible Academy in 1963, going on to become the owner and operator of "Pearl's Pamper Parlor" in McCleary, Washington. Arts and crafts were important to Pearl, be......

DeeDee Michelle Short, 48

Date of Birth: November 24, 1973
Date of Death: January 27, 2022

Born November 24th, 1973 in Monterey, California to James Lawrence White and Glenna Jo Dunham. On March 31st 2019 she married the love of her life Ronald William Bojorquez Jr. DeeDee was a certified nursing assistant. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, arts and crafts, and making TikToks with her daughter.......

DeeDee Michelle Short, 48

Date of Birth: November 24, 1973
Date of Death: January 27, 2022

DeeDee Michelle Short born November 24, 1973 in Monterey, California to James Lawrence White and Glenna Jo Dunham. On March 31st of 2019, DeeDee married the love of her life Ronald William Bojorquez Jr. DeeDee worked as a CNA for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also loved arts an......

Philip Anthony Powell, 77

Date of Birth: April 25, 1944
Date of Death: January 24, 2022

Philip Anthony Powell, age 77, of Olympia, WA, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022 with his wife, Charlotte (Cox) Powell by his side.  He was born on April 25, 1944 in Chehalis, WA and raised in Onalaska, WA.  He was the son of the late Keith L. Powell and Nancy E. (Tullis) Powell-Steele.  He was one of ......

Terry Harper, 57

Date of Birth: October 24, 1964
Date of Death: January 20, 2022

Terry A. Harper, October 24, 1964 – January 20, 2022. Terry was the first of three children born on October 24, 1964, to Daryl D. Harper and Sheila P. Harper (Teske) in Seattle, Washington. After graduating from Olympia High School in 1982 he went on to attend Centralia College, cooking at Sea Galley Restaurant, and log......

Myrna June Lange, 81

Date of Birth: August 07, 1940
Date of Death: January 16, 2022

Myrna June (Molder) Lange was born on August 7, 1940, in Regina, Saskatchewan Canada to Siegfried and Hildegarde Molder. She passed away on January 16, 2022, in Olympia, WA, at age 81, due to complications with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Magen (Joe) Queen of Poway, CA, and April (Dave) ......

Cleophus `Sonny` Burks III, 48

Date of Birth: April 28, 1973
Date of Death: January 08, 2022

Cleophus B. Burks III, known fondly as “Sonny” or “Uncle Sonny”  passed away on Jan. 8, 2022, in Seattle, WA.  He transitioned peacefully with his loving and devoted wife, Vivian Burks, by his side. In 1973, Sonny was born the youngest of four in Muncie, Indiana, to Cleophus Burks, Jr. an......

Larry Ledgerwood, 74

Date of Birth: May 07, 1947
Date of Death: January 05, 2022

Husband, Dad, Grampa, Great Grampa, Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle, Great Great Uncle, Brother-in-Law, Father-in-Law, Father figure (2nd Dad), Best Friend, Friend, Square, Coach, Teacher, Mentor, Hero, Jokester, the Solid, the Constant, the Rock, Lover of Nature and Lover of Life  All who knew him, loved him. Even those......

Harry Webb, 85

Date of Birth: November 27, 1936
Date of Death: January 03, 2022

Harry Edward Webb November 27, 1936 January 3, 2022   Harry Edward Webb passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at St. Peter Hospital with his granddaughter, Kira Thompson and her husband, Bobby by his side.  Harry was born on November 27, 1936 in Chelan, Washington to Alfred and Anna Webb.  Harry wa......

Albert Jay Weil, 93

Date of Birth: January 16, 1928
Date of Death: December 21, 2021

Albert Jay Weil 1928–2021 Albert “Al” Jay Weil, CDR, USN, Ret., “flew west” on December 21st, 2021.  He peacefully went on to be with the Lord at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Gig Harbor, WA.  He had struggled for years with worsening dementia. He will be greatly missed. &nb......

Arnette Ann Garrett, 83

Date of Birth: July 30, 1938
Date of Death: December 19, 2021

Arnette Ann (Strong)Garrett was born on the 30th of July 1938 to her proud parents, June and Arnold Strong in Olympia, Washington at St Peter's Hospital. She passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on the 19th of December 2021 with her four daughters, Cathy Dalton, Becky Forsythe, Cindy Lindley and Tammy Miatke, by her si......

S Patrick Charan, 72

Date of Birth: January 01, 1949
Date of Death: December 06, 2021

S. PATRICK CHARAN Beloved S. Patrick Charan, age 74 (72), passed away December 6, 2021 at 5:25 in the evening, during a one week stay in Capitol Medical Center of Olympia, WA. His wife, Susan P. Charan, also passed away one week earlier, November 29, 2021 at 5:11 in the evening, during a one day stay at St. Peter's Ho......

Renae Marie Rushing, 59

Date of Birth: January 24, 1962
Date of Death: December 06, 2021

Renae Marie Rushing, 59 passed away in Portland, OR. at OSHU hospital with complication from Cancer and Asthma on December 6, 2021.  Renae leaves behind her loving husband of 13 years, Ryan Williams, her Daughter Nickie Clark, her two brothers Dan and Eddie Wherett, Sister Merlene Robbins and numerous other family member......

Marcella (Sally) Rimmelspacher Floyd, 94

Date of Birth: July 30, 1927
Date of Death: December 05, 2021

Sally (age 94) was born on July 30, 1927 to Lily and Charles Rimmelspacher in Lewiston Idaho. She died peacefully at home on December 5, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. She grew up on a wheat farm where the school teacher came to live with them, then rode to school on her horse and eventually moved into town t......

Janet Marie Cullen Tanaka, 85

Date of Birth: January 07, 1936
Date of Death: November 30, 2021

Janet Marie Elmore Cullen Tanaka (January 7, 1936-November 30, 2021  ) Born January 7, 1936 at home in Malin, Oregon to Jesse Fred Elmore (Fred) and Mary Rosetta Capps Elmore (Rose). Fred and Rose were in their 40's when Janet was born and her 2 older sisters Dorothea (Dot) and Essie were in their 20s. Her father......

Orin Hebert, 96

Date of Birth: September 12, 1925
Date of Death: November 30, 2021

Orin Hebert was born September 12, 1925, the only son of Hector and Johanna Hebert, and passed on November 30th, 2021 at the age of 96. Orin grew up in Mud Bay and attended McClain school as a young boy. He spent much of his time in the woods trapping and helping his dad log the local woods, learning to be a “high climb......

Richard Dittrich, 75

Date of Birth: January 14, 1946
Date of Death: November 30, 2021

Obituary for Richard Paul Dittrich 1946-2021 Richard Paul Dittrich, 75, resident of Olympia, Washington, passed away on November 30, 2021 after a long illness.  He was born the second son to Alfred and Eleanor (Hupe) Dittrich on January 14, 1946 in Spokane Washington. Richard attended public schools in Spokane and gr......

Susan P Charan, 70

Date of Birth: July 31, 1951
Date of Death: November 29, 2021

SUSAN P. CHARAN Dearest Susan P. Charan, age 70, passed away November 29, 2021 at 5:11 in the evening, during a one day stay in St. Peter's Hospital of Lacey, WA. Her husband, S. Patrick Charan (Suresh), also passed away one week later, December 6, 2021 at 5:25 in the evening, during a one week stay at Capitol Medical......

Rhys Evan Hanson, 87

Date of Birth: July 27, 1934
Date of Death: November 05, 2021

RHYS EVAN HANSON July 27, 1934 – November 5, 2021 Rhys Hanson, 87, passed away November 5, 2021, in Lacey, Washington.  Rhys is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Steve Reinmuth; grandchildren, Sam and Kate; sisters-in-law, Janice and Joyce; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and their familie......

Brandon Casey Covert, 21

Date of Birth: February 07, 2001
Date of Death: November 05, 2021

Brandon Casey Covert Brandon, 20 years young, passed away suddenly and tragically on the night of November 5th, 2021, in Pierce County, Washington due to a motorcycle collision. He passed away doing something he loved to do. He was born on February 7, 2001 in Altanta, Texas. He lived in Texarkana, Texas, where he was ......

Alfred Eugene Price, 77

Date of Birth: July 31, 1944
Date of Death: November 01, 2021

Alfred, 77 years old, passed away surrounded by family on October 26, 2021, in Providence St Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. He was born on July 31st, 1944, to Benjamin and Carrie Estell (Turner) Price in Cowpens, South Carolina. In 1964, he joined the Unites States Air Force and served honorably until 1968.  Afte......

Tom F Hennessy, 76

Date of Birth: October 01, 1945
Date of Death: October 28, 2021

Tom Hennessy passed away October 28, 2021, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was 76.  Born October 1, 1945, Tom grew up in Tacoma and graduated from Mt. Tahoma High School.  Tom began his career with the Washington State DOT in 1966. His career was put on hold in April of 1969, when the l......

Max G Robinette, 83

Date of Birth: July 21, 1938
Date of Death: October 26, 2021

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Lillian G Carr, 84

Date of Birth: August 30, 1937
Date of Death: October 23, 2021

Lillian G Carr, Age: 84 August 30, 1937 - October 23, 2021 Lillian, 84, passed away at Madigan Army Medical Center in JBLM, Washington on October 23rd, 2021. She was born to Will and Geneva Gandy in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The Gandy was a bustling place, with ten children running around there. Lillian graduated from......

Antonita Cruz San Nicolas, 69

Date of Birth: April 29, 1952
Date of Death: October 18, 2021

Antonita C. San Nicolas, 69, of Lacey, Washington, formerly of Mangilao, Guam, passed away on October 18, 2021, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia.  Born April 29, 1952 in Mangilao, Guam, she is predeceased by her parents, Jose Salas and Felicita Cruz, of Mangilao, Guam, and her son, Jesse San Nicolas, died at birt......

Cherie Schmidt, 91

Date of Birth: December 07, 1929
Date of Death: October 08, 2021

Cherie passed away October 8, 2021 at her home with family by her side, in Olympia, Washington. She was born December 7, 1929 in Maramec, Oklahoma to Carl Raymond Cather and Irene Ethel (Johnston) Cather. Our mothers shape us in ways we don’t always recognize. They are all special. But Cherie was an exceptional woma......

Lenna Haferland, 90

Date of Birth: February 13, 1931
Date of Death: October 06, 2021

 Night’s darkness has fallen.  The gentle voice of God beckons.  I must go. Lenna Haferland died on October 6th, 2021 in Olympia, Washington.  She was born February 13, 1931, in Decatur, Illinois to Lucille and Harry Wilking.  She attended Millikin University and married Frank Haferland, Jr.......

Paul D Weisser, 65

Date of Birth: September 13, 1956
Date of Death: October 05, 2021

Paul Douglas Weisser September 13, 1956 - October 5, 2021 Paul Douglas Weisser, 65, passed away October 5, 2021 after a very recent diagnosis of cancer in Olympia, Washington. Paul was born September 13, 1956 in Dickinson, North Dakota to Wilbur and Lois (Josewski) Weisser. On August 14, 1977 he married Linda Shar......

Michael Brennan, 71

Date of Birth: December 28, 1949
Date of Death: September 25, 2021

Michael Thomas Brennan, 71, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike leaves behind his loving wife of 46 years, Karen, his son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Tanya Brennan, and his beloved grandson, Ryan. Mike was born December 28th, 1949, in Burbank, California, and grew up w......

Betty Jo Noahr, 79

Date of Birth: February 05, 1942
Date of Death: September 17, 2021

Betty Jo (Wilcox) Noahr, 79, passed away, peacefully, in Olympia on September 17, 2021.  She was born in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1942 to Doyle and Mary (South) Wilcox.       Betty’s family moved to Seattle, Washington when she was a child then later moving to Belli......

Richard Allen Morley, 63

Date of Birth: July 29, 1958
Date of Death: September 08, 2021

We knew little that morning, God was going to call your name in life we loved you dearly in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.  You left us beautiful memories your love is still our guide though we cannot see you, ......

Brice Nathan Kragness, 37

Date of Birth: February 01, 1984
Date of Death: September 06, 2021

  Brice Kragness, 37, passed away on September 6, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.     He was born in 1984, in Washington, to Jeff and Vera Kragness. He was their oldest son. In July 2021, he married Crystal Herschler in Olympia, Washington.   Brice was a devoted husband, dad, son, brother......

Delores Luella Farrand, 90

Date of Birth: August 17, 1931
Date of Death: September 01, 2021

Delores (Dee) Luella Farrand (Creutzburg) Dee Farrand, 90, went to be with Jesus on September 1, 2021.  She was born on August 17, 1931, in Chicago, IL to Harry Creutzburg and Angie Creutzburg nee Givens.  She graduated from Peoria High School and married Leland (Lee) Farrand on March 5, 1951.  They had fou......

Randy Lowell Levison, 60

Date of Birth: June 17, 1961
Date of Death: September 01, 2021

Randy Lowell Levison Randy Lowell Levison, 60 years old, passed away suddenly in the early morning of Wednesday, September 1st, 2021, at his home in Lacey, Washington. He was born in Lompoc, California on a beautiful June 17th day in 1961 to Wesley Lowell Levison and Mary Frances Surbur. Growing up, Randy lived in Bal......

Charles Fletcher Secrest, 80

Date of Birth: August 14, 1941
Date of Death: August 31, 2021

Chuck was born on August 14, 1941, to C. Henry and Alice (Dodds) Secrest in Helena, MT. Chuck graduated from Helena High School, MT in 1959, then attended the University of Montana (UM) where he graduated with a B.A. in Psychology (1963) and a Juris Doctorate (1966). During his time at UM, Chuck met his wife of almost 60 year......

Barry Bridges, 85

Date of Birth: October 16, 1935
Date of Death: August 28, 2021

Barry Robert Bridges passed away the evening of Aug. 28, 2021, at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington, with his daughter by his side. Born Oct. 16, 1935, in Long Beach, California, to J. Wayne and Gladys (Howard) Bridges, Barry had one sibling, a sister, Carol Lee Coy. In July of 1961, Barry married his beautiful br......

Janice Laurene Suver, 80

Date of Birth: March 04, 1941
Date of Death: July 29, 2021

Janice Laurene Boren Suver, age 80, of Yelm, Washington passed away on July 29th, 2021. She joins her beloved daughter Susan in Heaven, along with her parents, Leonard and Geneva, her sisters Evelyn and Pat, and brother Bill. She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 62 years, Richard A. “Pete” Suver, her s......

Maria Josefa Bessonart, 73

Date of Birth: June 16, 1948
Date of Death: July 07, 2021

Maria, 73, entered eternal life on July 7, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in Urdax, Navarra, Spain on June 16, 1948 to Felisa Mihura and Jose Tomasena. Pepita was the oldest child born into a family of five siblings.   As a young adult, she met her future husband, Antonio in Spain where they married ......

Scott Emmanuel Sallee, 37

Date of Birth: December 22, 1983
Date of Death: June 27, 2021

Scotty was born on December 22nd 1983 and passed June 27th 2021. He is survived by father Vincent C Sallee, mother Jolene L Medina, bonus dad Anthony E Medina, brothers, Branden, Jason, Mike, Kendall and Steven, sisters Stacie, Sheena, Donna and Jennifer as well as numerous nieces, nephews and 3 great nieces. Scott ......

Barbara Adams Jackson, 83

Date of Birth: January 03, 1938
Date of Death: June 05, 2021

Barbara A. Jackson  January 13, 1938 – June 5, 2021 Barbara resided in Lacey since coming here from Virginia with her husband Bill in 2006. She retired in 2000 from Pfizer P......

Robert Kenneth Micielli, 52

Date of Birth: May 12, 1968
Date of Death: April 29, 2021

Robert K. Micielli 52 of Olympia passed away on April 28th, 2021 at Providence St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, Washington. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island and was the son of Demetria Micielli and the late Robert K. Micielli. Robert worked many years as an information technology professional. In additi......

Janice Marlene Chandler, 62

Date of Birth: June 14, 1958
Date of Death: April 09, 2021

Janice Marlene Chandler June 14, 1958- April 9, 2021 Janice was born June 14, 1958 to Bruce and Leona (Tinker) Chandler in Cortez, Colorado.  She was raised in and around Durango, Pagosa Springs and Bayfield Colorado until her 8th grade year, in 1971, when her family moved to Tolleson, Arizona. She had man......

Lenora Joan Borley, 94

Date of Birth: January 01, 1927
Date of Death: March 28, 2021

Lenora Joan Borley –March 28, 2021 Lenora Borley, born January 1, 1927, in Yakima, WA, died of natural causes at age 94. Lenora graduated from Selah High School in 1944.  Following her graduation, she married a naval pilot fighting in WWII, Clarence Alvin Borley.  She immersed herself in the milit......

Herman Pangelinan Sablan, 77

Date of Birth: April 13, 1943
Date of Death: December 12, 2020

    Herman Pangelinan Sablan “Tenti” 77   Herman Pangelinan Sablan, passed away in Olympia, Washington on Thursday December 10th peacefully at the age of 77. Herman was born in Sapian, located on the Northern Mariana Islands on April 13th, 1943 to V......

Jewel Colleen Rinaldi (Ensberg), 85

Date of Birth: September 02, 1934
Date of Death: October 27, 2019

Jewel Colleen Rinaldi (Ensberg) passed away peacefully in her home on October 27th 2019. This day may have marked the end of her time here on earth, but it certainly was not a departure of her joyous spirit. Jewel was born on September 2, 1934 to Oscar and Clara Herreid in Hills, MN.and was one of 5 children. Jewel's fami......

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Date of Birth: January 01, 1900
Date of Death: January 01, 1900

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