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Alice Freda (Baugatz) Brown
Born in Miles City, Montana to Mary Bell and August Baugatz, December 26, 1944. She graduat- ed from Custer County High School in 1962. On March 27, 1973, Alice married Allan W. Brown, Sr. in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Allan and Alice moved to Olympia, Washington in 1972, where Allan was stationed in the Army. On November 17, 1977, Alice gave birth to a baby girl, Christina Marie. September 30, 2001, Alice passed into spirit. Her favorite hobbies were to fish, chat on the Internet, bird watch and to be with friends and loved ones. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Allan W. Brown, Sr.; daughter Christina M. Brown; step- son, Allan W. Brown, Jr.; daughter- in-law Marla L. Brown; brother John Baugatz; sister Emma Bartsch and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 5, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Park Chapel.
Pub Date: 10/4/01
Christine M. Thorne
Christine M. Thorne, born Aug. 21, 1958, the daughter of Glen R. and Sharon L. Moore of Tacoma, died Oct. 3, 2001. Survived by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. We will miss you always.
Pub Date: 10/4/01
Daniel E. (Danny) Gleason
Danny Gleason was born in Tacoma on April 11, 1928 to Harry and Janet Gleason. He attended Tacoma Schools and lived in Tacoma all his life. Before retirement from Simpson Tacoma Kraft Co., he worked for St. Regis Paper Company and Champion International Paper Company. Danny was a 52-year veteran of the papermaking industry. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Michael Gleason and wife Laurie (granddaughters, Morgan and Lindsay) and daughter, Karen Jochim (grandsons, Jayson and Jonathan/grandaughter, Jordan). Danny was preceded in death by his brother Arthur. New Tacoma Cemetery
in charge of private funeral services. Re- membrances can be made to Hospice of Tacoma.
Pub Date: 10/4/01
George L. “Swede” Hilliard
George, 78, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2001. He was born in Columbus, NE on Feb. 9, 1923. George was a Navy veteran and served in WWII. He retired from St. Regis Paper Co. after 33 years of service. George is remembered fondly for his great sense of humor, love of life, and commitment to family and congregation. He was a volunteer at the Veterans Hospital and an avid community volunteer. Always involved in high school sports, every athletic director and coach in the State of WA knew George. He was loved by his family, many friends and Jehovah’s Witnesses congregation. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marian; sons Mike, Bob and Jeff; stepson Jim; daughter Suzanne; daughter-in-law Diana; grandsons Mike Hilliard Jr., Bryan Firth; granddaughter Leah Long. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 8 at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 101 Holly Ct., Fircrest. A reception will follow at the Electrical Workers Hall, 2811 S. Mullen, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Franciscan Hospice. Arrangements by Tuell- McKee Funeral Home, 272-1414.
Pub Date: 10/4/01
Clarence (Buddy) Ulbright
Gone Fishing
Born 10/16/55. Died 10/2/01.
Buddy leaves behind his wife Dale, son Justin and daughter Amber; brothers Donald and Sherry Ulbright, Harley and Cheri Ulbright; sisters Janet Stein and Rhona and Tom McFarlan; stepmother Tootie Ulbright; stepbrothers Terry and Kris Hobert, Dave and Laurie Hobert, Bob Hobert; stepsister-in- law Sharon Hobert; stepsister Karen Hobert; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Wales Ulbright and mother Viola Momarts, and his sister Barbara Van de Carr. A memorial service will be held at the Orting Eagles #3480, Monday, Oct. 8, 2001 at 1:00pm. Please come join his family to celebrate his life.
Pub Date: 10/4/01
Lottie M. Williams
Lottie M. Williams went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2001 in Tacoma. She was born July 2, 1935 in Webster Grove, Missouri. She leaves to mourn, her loving husband, Donald Williams and son, Patrick Williams; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Viewing will be Friday, Oct. 5th from 1 PM to 9 PM at Mt. View Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 12 PM, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001 in the Mt. View Garden Chapel. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 584-0252.
Pub Date: 10/4/01
Marian C. McDonald
Marian C. McDonald was born Dec. 16, 1933 in Tacoma, and passed away Oct. 2, 2001 at Taco- ma General Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, James M. McDonald; sons Dalin (Debbie) McDonald of University Place, WA and Kevin McDonald of Spokane, WA; 4 grand- children, Trevor, Parker, Tawni and Tucker; sister Margaret (Bill) Lattin of Ocean Shores, WA; brother John (Zola) Rook of Port Angeles, WA; and also will be greatly missed by Gail, Megan and Molly McIntyre. Marian was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to all of us. Those who knew Marian know that her greatest virtue was her big heart and giving spirit. Memorial services will be held 1:00pm Saturday, Oct. 6th in the Mt. View Valley Chapel. Special thanks are sent to Taco- ma General ICU Team 1 and PCU Team 4 for all their loving care. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 584-0252.
Pub Date: 10/4/01
Norman “Buzz” Hildebrand
Norman “Buzz” Hildebrand, born February 26, 1918; passed away peacefully October 3, 2001 in Tacoma. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a lifetime member of the VFW, a member of the I.B.E.W. Union and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was preceded in death by wife, Catherine in March, 1994. Norman is survived by sons, Bob (Libby) Hildebrand of MN, Roger Hildebrand and Keith Hildebrand of Tacoma; daughters, Linda (Jim) Tedeschi, Karen (Andy) Brown of Tacoma and Mary Teese of TX; loving companion, Esther Stillwell of Tacoma; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, October 5 from 4-8 p.m. at Tuell- McKee Funeral Home, 2215 Sixth Ave with funeral services following on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Old Tacoma Cemetery.
Pub Date: 10/4/01
Joyce Catherine Cain
passed away peacefully October 1, 2001 at her daughter’s home in McCleary, Washington, in the loving company of her children. Born on January 25, 1922 to Hugh and Gladys Swartz, she grew up on Hunts Point in Medina, Washington. She graduated from Garfield High School and studied voice at the Cornish Institute in Seattle. She was married for 49 years to Homer “Fuzzy” Cain, who passed away June 30, 1999. Joyce was a pioneer in the early days of commercial passenger aviation, joining Pan American Airlines in 1945 as a stewardess. She flew routes from Seattle to Alaska and eventually became part of the elite crew flying the famous Pan Am clipper ships from San Francisco to Honolulu. It was during this time that she married Fuzzy, a United Airlines captain, and eventually retired to raise her family. The early years of family life were spent on Queen Anne Hill in Seat- tle. The family relocated to Gig Harbor in 1960, and for the next 28 years, Joyce was active in St. Nicholas Catholic Church, the lives of her children and community events. Over the years her interests included gardening, music, sewing, art and reading. She was an excellent cook and hostess, always graciously entertaining extended family and friends. After raising their family, Joyce and Fuzzy moved to Canterwood in Gig Harbor in 1988, where he enjoyed golf and she became acquainted with some of her dearest friends. Joyce will always be remembered for her love of family, her warmth, generosity, and surefire Irish wit. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and loyal friend. Her strong faith was an integral part of her life. She was a grand and gracious lady. Joyce is survived by her daughter Patti (Dan) Champoux; sons Chris (Colleen) and Will (Karla); stepdaughters Janis Dennison, Janette Creager and Judie Papais-Cain; her brother Jack Swartz (Ardith); 16 grandchildren; one niece, Sharon Stevens, and two nephews, Ken Swartz and Jim Stanton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lacey, WA - Rosary Friday, October 5, 2001 at 8:30 AM; Memorial Mass at 9:00 AM. Forest Funeral Home, Olympia, WA, 360-943-6363
Pub Date: 10/4/01
Richard A. Grunert
Richard A. Grunert, 68, passed away Oct. 2, 2001 in Tacoma. He is survived by mother Velva Grunert, daughter Renae Jordan, brothers Bud and Jack Grunert, granddaughter Sophie Jordan. A memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. at Tuell-McKee Funeral Home, 272-1414. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Cancer Society.
Pub Date: 10/4/01
Sandra Jo (Gundstrom) Brown
Sandy, 56, passed away September 30, 2001 in Tacoma, WA. She was preceded in death by father Frederick, mother Pauline, and husband Harold. Sandy is survived by daughters Jennifer and Carrie, brother Bill, sister-in-law Becky, nephew Corey and niece Emily. Sandy was born in Olympia, grew up in Tacoma and resided in University Place. She graduated from Mt. Tahoma in 1963, and received a degree in English Education from Washington State University in 1967. After graduation she began her career at Washington Natural Gas Co., where she worked for 27 years. A memorial service in celebration of Sandy’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 6th at Spanaway Lutheran Church, 16001 A Street, (253) 531-7000. Donations can be made in remembrance of Sandy to the American Heart Association or the Red Cross.
Pub Date: 10/4/01
