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Daphna Jordan
Daphna Jordan, 82, of Puyallup, passed away June 23, 1998. She is survived by daughter Janet and her husband, Rev. Ronald Kempe, grandchildren Katherine and Jonathan Kempe of Puyallup. Services will be held on Saturday, June 27 at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Cemetery
in Los Angeles, CA. Arrangements by Hill Funeral Home 841-HILL (4455).
Pub Date: 6/25/98
Edith Moore Morris
1901 - 1998
Edith Moore Morris, born in Sunbury, PA, on Sept. 3, 1901, passed away on June 23, 1998 in Lakewood, WA. She is survived by husband Jarvis S. Morris, Lakewood; daughters Mary Madden, Lakewood, Janet Russell, Rapid City, SD, and Shirley Lautenschlager, Rapid City, SD; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Private family memorial service was held. Arrangements by Tuell-McKee Funeral Home, 272-1414.
Pub Date: 6/25/98
George W. Weber
George W. Weber, 47, died Tuesday, June 23, 1998 of an apparent cardiac arrest. Born in Hoboken, NJ, he came to Tacoma in 1985. He was director of Fund Operations and Administration for the Frank Russell Company. "George had a profoundly positive impact on Frank Russell Company and will be missed greatly by those who knew him and worked with him", said Michael Phillips, C.E.O. of Frank Russell Company. Survivors are wife Antoniette of Tacoma; son Brian; sister Charlene Gerleit (Robert) in New Jersey. George's professionalism, fellowship, business judgment, companionship and friendship will be forever missed by those who knew him. Visitation will be 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday (TODAY) at Mt. View Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM Friday, June 26, 1998 at the Frank Russell Building, 909 A Street, Tacoma, WA 98402. Memorials may be made to a Scholarship Fund being established at the Frank Russell Company. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 584-0252.
Pub Date: 6/25/98
Roxene Gayle VanDerVaart (Rocky)
Roxene VanDerVaart was born June 28, 1950 in Tacoma, WA, and passed away June 23, 1998 in Tacoma, WA. Survivors include: sons Richard C. Goudy II and wife Beth, Rodney T. Goudy; daughter Jessica VanDerVaart; parents Wilbur and Lavonge Bradley; brother William E. Bradley; sisters Roberta Lamendola and Barbara L. Rose, all of Lakewood, WA; granddaughter Katie Marie Goudy of Chatsworth, GA. Roxene will be remembered and respected as a loving daughter, mother and grandmother. Private Services will be held. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252.
Pub Date: 6/25/98
Mary Ann Budinich
"Babe"
Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., with Graveside services following Saturday, 11 a.m. at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. For further information call Tuell-McKee Funeral Home, 272-1414.
Pub Date: 6/25/98
Mattie Nicholson
Mattie Nicholson, 99, born on March 21, 1899, in Emille, Alabama, departed this earth on June 21, 1998. She is survived by daughter Emma J. Leach of Tacoma, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, 13 nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Viewing will be held Friday, June 26, from 1 pm to 9 pm at Mt. View Funeral Home. The celebration service will be held at 1:30pm Saturday, June 27, 1998, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 4818 Portland Ave., Tacoma. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252.
Pub Date: 6/25/98
Michael Le Roy Valentine
Michael L. Valentine, 39, passed away June 20, 1998. Born in Illinois, he had resided in the Sedro Woolley area the last 8 months since moving from Spanaway. Michael worked in the timber industry the last 8 years, most recently working for the Asplund Company the last 10 months. Member of I.B.E.W. Local #77. Survivors: loving wife Brenda; sons Joseph Ryan and Jeffrey Michael; parents Norma and James Valentine; brothers James, Kirkland and Troy. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund for Michael's children has been established at any Key Bank for those who wish to send a memorial contribution. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252.
Pub Date: 6/25/98
Stanley W. Harding
Stanley W. Harding, 80, of Tacoma passed away July 23, 1998. Born in National City, CA, he resided here all his life. He worked for Wonder Bread, then Mueller Harkins Buick. He had his own shop for several years, Parkland Auto Repair, then retired from Pierce County as a heavy duty mechanic. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church for 40 years. Survived by his wife, Frances (nee Peddersen Tuel) Harding; son Stanley Harding Jr.; daughters Darlene (Thomas) Norton, Marlene (Thomas) Saunders; and brother Wesley Harding, all of Tacoma; 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren. Special thanks to an Angel, Dr. Catherine Richardson, for her loving and compassionate care. Services Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. at Southside Baptist Church, 626 So. 86th, Tacoma, WA 98444. A memorial donation in Stanley Harding's name may be sent to the church. How could we have known that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly and 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, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.
Pub Date: 6/25/98
William Berry Thomasson
William Berry (Bill) Thomasson, Sr. was born March 17, 1926 in Ivanhoe, VA, to Clyde and Ethel (Cochran) Thomasson. He died June 23, 1998. Preceded in death by infant daughter Virginia Lee Thomasson. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Evelyn (Eleam) Thomasson; three children, Mary Angelita (Brian) MacPherson of Kentucky, William Berry (Lauri) Thomasson, Jr. of Indiana, Evelyn Rebekah (Thomas) Brown of Washington; six grandchildren, Shirley and Timothy Hubbard, Bradley MacPherson, Kevin Brown, Aaron and Benjamin Thomasson; four great-grandchildren, Mitchell and William Harrison, Shannon and Breanna Hubbard; one sister, Helen Price, and two brothers, Harold and Robert Thomasson, all of Illinois. Bill served thirty years with the United States Air Force and twenty years with the United States Postal Service. He was baptized into Christ in 1951 and dedicated his life to helping others. Funeral private by request. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Franciscan Hospice System, 1717 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405, or charity of your choice. The Thomasson family would like to thank the staff and Chaplains of St. Clare Hospital and Franciscan Hospice, with special thanks to Dr. Alfred Chan, Oncologist, and his staff. To all the churches for their prayers, and the friends, co-workers and neighbors for their many calls, cards, flowers and prayers that brightened his days. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252.
Pub Date: 6/25/98
BRIAN J. GREINKE
"Forever Free"
July 29, 1959-June 18, 1998
A graduate of Franklin Pierce High School, Brian is survived by: mother: Jean, father: Don (Judy), brother: David, sister: Kris (Steve) Guidi, niece: Maria, nephew: Dominic, grandmother: Dorothy Peterson, several aunts, uncles and cousins. We love you and will miss our "Kid at Heart" with his witty sense of humor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make a Wish Foundation of Washington, 400 E. Pine St., Ste. #220, Seattle, WA 98122. Graveside services will be Friday, June 26, 1998, 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Gaffney Cassedy Allen and Buckley King Funeral Home. We'll always love you brother Love Mac and Kris
Pub Date: 6/24/98
Edna M. (Peggy) DeMars
Edna DeMars passed away June 19, 1998 at Park Rose nursing home in Tacoma. She was born December 15, 1904 in Philadelphia, PA, to George and Edna Callanan. She grew up in Rosedale and Tacoma. Edna graduated from Lincoln High School and the Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduating from nursing school, she joined the U.S. Navy as a Navy Nurse. She served at Mare Island in California and the Bremerton Naval Hospital. Edna left the Navy in 1928 to marry Clarence DeMars of Tacoma. However, she continued with her nursing career until after the 2nd world war. She and Clarence had two children, Patricia Adams and Shirley Crase. Her husband Clarence and daughter Shirley preceded her in death. She was a long time member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Tacoma. After retirement she enjoyed gardening, serving as a volunteer for the Democratic Party, and spending time with her family. Edna is survived by daughter Patricia, son-in-law William Adams, 7 grandchildren: William Patrick and Joy Adams, Scott Adams, Christopher Adams, Robin and Mark Tilton, John and Min Schlarb, Jennifer and Keith Beard, Tim Crase; and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 27, 1998, 12:00 pm at Calvary Cloisters Chapel. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Gaffney Cassedy Allen and Buckley King Funeral Home.
Pub Date: 6/24/98
Frances Elizabeth Hoiland
Frances Elizabeth Hoiland, age 62 of Federal Way, born July 27, 1935, passed away June 22, 1998. Frances retired from Boeing in 1994. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Harry K. Hoiland; daughter, Erin E. Hoiland of Tacoma; son, Timothy P. Hoiland of Federal Way; sister, Barbara J. Walker of Pisgah Forest, N.C. Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 26 at Yahn and Son Funeral Home in Auburn. Memorials to the American Diabetes Assn.
Pub Date: 6/24/98
