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LaVerne V. Hansen
LaVerne V. Hansen, 76, died September 8, 2001. She had worked for many years as cook, and retired from the Elk’s Lodge when her health began to fail. LaVerne is survived by her husband, Hans, Tacoma; daughter JoAnne Geiger, Portland; sisters Eleanor Perszyk and Elaine Reimers; brother Alvin Widmer; grandchildren, Andrea, Aaron, Genevieve, Jordan; great-grandson Daniel; and an aunt Elsie Lippert. Funeral service will be Friday, September 14, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at the 1002 So. Yakima Ave. Chapel. Rosary will be recited Thursday, September 13, 2001, 7:00 p.m., also at the Chapel. Interment Tahoma National Cemetery. Arrangements by Gaffney Cassedy Allen & Buckley King Funeral Home.
Pub Date: 9/10/01
Veola Odessa Loggins-Maxwell
Veola Odessa Loggins-Maxwell was born April 12, 1919 in Weleetka, Oklahoma. While in Oklahoma she married Joecephus Loggins and began raising her family. They later moved to Wichita, Kansas. After the passing of Joecephus, Veola later met and married Huey Maxwell. In 1990 she relocated to Tacoma, Washington and united with the Central Church of Christ. Surrounded by love from her family and friends, Veola quietly entered into eternal glory on Wed., Sept. 5, 2001. She is preceded in death by husbands, Joecephus Loggins and Huey Maxwell; sisters, Velma Chapman, Johnnie Crawford and Annie Davis; brothers, James Hines and Robert Hines; two children, Betty Cottner and Raymond Loggins; and grandchildren, Michael Osbey and Sonya Loggins. Survivors include her mother, Magalene Wade; sister Bennie Evans; brothers, Leon and Ray Hinds; her children remaining are: sons, Willard E., Jocephus Jr., Donald E., Marcus A., and Richard W. Loggins; daughters, Larue R. Garrett, Joyce M. Fludd, Patricia A. Thomas, Barbara M. Johnson, Linda K. Pates, and step daughter Eva Littlejohn; 34 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, 9 great- great-grandchildren; God daughter, Jessica Hicks; caregiver, Gladys Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation begins Tues., Sept. 11, 12 Noon until 9 PM. Services are 11 AM, Wed., Sept. 12, 2001 at Allen AME Church. Interment at New Tacoma Cemetery. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 584-0252.
Pub Date: 9/10/01
Elizabeth (Breul) Powell
4/20/1914 - 8/2/2001
Born of German-Dutch parents on April 20, 1914, in Islutschistoy, a Jewish village, in southern Russia, Elizabeth grew up and lived in the midst of the tragic political, economic, and social upheavals that swept through Europe during the first half of the 20th century. Thank God, she and some of her family, including her son, were able to escape from the Communists during the Second World War, mainly on foot and horse-drawn farm wagons, arriving in northwestern Germany just before the war’s end. Having lost everything, and Germany lying in ruins after the war, Elizabeth and her son tried to emigrate to Canada, where they had relatives, but Canada shut its doors. The situation seemed hopeless. But then in 1951, with the aid of Elizabeth’s sister, Katherine, and American Mennonites, they were allowed to enter the U.S.A. Living first in Pennsylvania and later in Lynden, Bellingham, and Puyallup, the beginnings in America were hard. Not being able to speak English didn’t help. Elizabeth worked as a cleaning lady and nurse’s aid until she was 70 years old, never taking a vacation, and never earning more than the minimum wage, but with that she managed to buy her own home and pay her bills. Despite her meager income, she was generous with her children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends. She always had one of the most attractive and best-kept places, inside and out, wherever she lived. On August 2, 2001, her brave heart and willing hands stopped. She was laid to rest beside her much-loved and dearly missed daughter-in-law, Dolores Breul. Elizabeth lived and died with gratitude to God and to the American people for letting her and her son come to this great land. She is survived by: her son, Linus Breul; grand children Sandra (Breul) Fisher, and John Breul, and their spouses, Warren and Sally; great grand children Alison F., Erika F., John F., Jake B. and Riley B.; and her sister, Katherine Teichrob. Many thanks to all all who took an interest in Elizabeth and helped her; special thanks to Katherine Teichrob, Joanne Thomas, Stan Moe, Dwight Chittim, and Joel and Gloria Davis.
Pub Date: 9/9/01
Frank W. (Wally) Farron
A memorial will be held for Wally Farron on Sept. 16th at 4:00pm at the Tacoma Yacht Club.
Pub Date: 9/9/01
Gerrald Rannard Tabrum
Age 66, died September 4, 2001 in Tacoma, WA. Born June 5, 1935 in Portland, Oregon to Frank and Devona Tabrum. Jerry grew up in Portland before joining the U.S. Navy in 1956. He was a Naval aviator and completed two tours of duty aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam War. Jerry received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism in Vietnam. After serving 11 years in the Navy he began his commercial flying career in 1968. He flew for Airwest, Hughes Airwest, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Republic Airlines, and Northwest Airlines. He retired from Northwest in 1995. Jerry and his family settled in Federal Way, WA where he was very active in the community. Jerry had a love for music, was a fine pianist and was a past President of the Federal Way Symphony. Jerry is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joan E. Tabrum; his children: Mark R. Tabrum of Colorado Springs, CO, Karen E. Bohart of Portland OR, and Bryan F. Tabrum of Federal Way WA; his father Frank R. Tabrum of Beaverton, OR; his brother Walter F. Tabrum of Scappoose OR; and his sister Cheryl Y. Sidhu of Federal Way, WA. Jerry has three grandchildren: Matthew R. Tabrum, Michael J. Tabrum, and Patrick W. Tabrum all of Colorado Springs, CO. Jerry will be truly missed! Graveside service will be at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent, WA, Wed., September 12, 2001 at 1:00 pm. A celebration of Jerry Tabrum’s life will be held at St. Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St. in Federal Way, WA on Monday, September 10th, 2001 at 1:00 pm. There will be a reception at the Twin Lakes Country Club, 3583 SW 320th St., Federal Way, WA following the service. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jerry’s memory to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109 or Federal Way Symphony, P.O. Box 4513, Federal Way, WA 98063.
Pub Date: 9/9/01
William E. Sablotzke
Age 68, of Tacoma, died Aug. 28, 2001. He lived off and on in the Tacoma area for the past 35 years. Born June 12, 1933 in Bloomington, IL, he was employed as a janitor at U & I Cafe, retiring in 1947. He married Joyce Marie Fabbry, May 28, 1956. Mr. Sablotzke was a veteran in the Army from 1953-56 and has an honorable discharge. Survived by his wife Joyce, daughters Clarrisa and Deborah, brother Robert Lee and sister Judith Ann Sablotzke. Memorial service Friday, 3 PM at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St. in Kent.
Pub Date: 9/9/01
Lucille F. Lewis
Age 88, died September 6, 2001 in Tacoma. She was the eldest child born to Matt and Frances (Lucich) Bratonia on April 18, 1913 in Tacoma. She attended Stadium High School. She married Wayne H. Lewis in 1939. She was a hairdresser and enjoyed traveling in the US and abroad. She is preceded in death by her husband Wayne, and her brother Frank W. Bratonia of Bremerton. Lucille is survived by her sister, Rose Stolarski of Tacoma. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at New Tacoma Cemetery.
Pub Date: 9/9/01
Eva T. Hummel
Born in Ashford, WA on March 29, 1917 to Grover Longmire and Amanda (Harp) Longmire. She was a great-granddaughter of pioneer James Longmire. Eva was raised and attended school in Yelm and was a life-long resident. She retired from the fiscal office of the Olympic National Forest and was a member of the Yelm Rebekah Lodge, Shorthorn Association, Deschutes Grange #222, WA State Grange and Natl. Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees. Eva enjoyed traveling with her friend of many years, Dorothy, and she was a devoted Mariners fan. She was preceded in death by her husband R.A. (Bud) Hummel and granddaughter Lisa Aschenbrenner. Survived by her children Martha and Harold Aschenbrenner, Mandy Hummel and John and Joyce Hummel, all of Yelm; grandchildren Sue Aschenbrenner and Jordan Hummel of Yelm and Brian and Karine Aschenbrenner of Edmond, OK; and great-grandchildren Nathan and Kyle Aschenbrenner of Edmond. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Yelm Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 837, Yelm. Services will be Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Yelm Cemetery.
Pub Date: 9/9/01
Carmen Lita (Santos) Bretzman
Carmen was born Nov. 9, 1944. She died peacefully and quietly on Sept. 7, 2001. She will be forever remembered for her oatmeal raisin cookies, fried macaroni, chicken and dumplings (and biscuits.) She leaves behind her sons, Marcus and Charles; sisters Persy and Dodie; nieces Rachel, Royce and Sanrica; nephews W.T. and Jake; her mother and father. "Do not grieve for me, but remember me in celebration." Memorial services will be at Lynn Funeral Home, Sept. 11th at 2:00 p.m. Visit an Online Memorial for Carmen at www.lynnfuneralhome.com
Pub Date: 9/9/01
Gaylen W. Harkey
Gaylen Harkey, born June 17, 1919, in Kankekee, IL, passed away September 5, 2001, in Puyallup, WA at the age of 82. He came to Tacoma at the age of 10, and lived here all his life. Gaylen graduated from Lincoln High School, served in the Merchant Marines during WWII, and established his own business, Gayline Marine and Power Equipment, and served 21 years as a volunteer with the Midland Fire Dept. He retired to a home that he built on Pitt Passage until moving back to Tacoma in 1990. He joined the Highland Hills Mens Golf Club and had his 8th hole-in-one last November. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Gayle Lipke (Dennis), son Glen Harkey (Robin), four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2001 in the Mt. View Garden Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Reasearch Center, PO Box 19024 Seattle, WA 98109-1024. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 584-0252.
Pub Date: 9/9/01
James B. Jacobs
Jim, age 75, of Tacoma, WA passed away on September 6, 2001 due to cancer. Jim, a WWII Coast Guard veteran, retired from a civil service career in the electronics field. He also spent many years as Sergeant of security at the Asarco clean-up site in Tacoma. Born Aug. 12, 1926 in Salem, Oregon. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Ida; 3 children, Linda O’Connor of Seattle, Lori Bond of Tacoma, Jim Jacobs III, of Litchfield, IL; 3 step-children, Brenda McKinney of Tacoma, Karen McKinney of Ann Arbor, MI, Michael McKinney of Davidson, NC, 5 grandchildren, and 6 step- grandchildren. Jim’s passions in life were photography, pipe-organ music, computers, and golf. His dry humor and insight will be missed by his family and friends. A celebration of life memorial will be held at the home for family and friends on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
Pub Date: 9/9/01
Rosalind “Lindy” McNamara
Lindy McNamara, 54, died September 3, 2001 in Tacoma, WA. She was born in Seattle on March 25, 1947 and resided in Toppenish, WA, where she graduated from High School in 1965. Lindy attended Yakima Valley Community College and, at the age of 54, graduated with a BA Degree from Evergreen College in Olympia, WA. She has lived in the Tacoma/ Pierce County area for 25 years as a valued member of the working community and will always be remembered for her generosity, zest for life, and desire to help others. Lindy was a 4H member, enjoyed skiing, horseback riding, and her volunteer work at the Food Connection Food Bank at St. Leo Catholic Church. Rosalind is survived by her father Pat McNamara, three daughters: Shannon (Kurt) Pemberton, Bette Anne (Jeff) Curry, and Patti Spaulding; grandson Benjamin Spaulding, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial contribution may be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, LY-120, 1100 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109 or St. Leo Food Connection, 710 South 13th St., Tacoma, WA 98405. Funeral services for Rosalind will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, Sept. 12th in the Mt View Garden Chapel. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 584-0252.
Pub Date: 9/9/01
Marjorie J. Cole
Marjorie J. Cole, 71, of Gig Harbor, died suddenly but peacefully at home September 1, 2001. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 28, 1929, to Robert and Amanda Kaempf who preceded her in death. A son, Kevin, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Robert; son, Richard and wife Laura of Gig Harbor; son, Robert Jr. and wife Junko of Seattle, and grandchildren: Jessica, Chelsea, Demeri, Mandi, Ryan, Miki, Alex, Sarah and Anna. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Kaempf of Lynnbrook, NY. Marjorie’s enjoyment in life was centered around family and friends, who shared her enthusiasm for bowling and Bridge. She will be dearly missed. Marjorie was cremated and remembered by a private family service which included close friends. Remembrances may be made to Pierce County Fire District #5, 6711 Kimball Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Arrangements by Haven of Rest.
Pub Date: 9/9/01
Shirley Hecht Glassen
Shirley Hecht Glassen, 87, formerly of New Canaan, Connecticut and University Place, Washington, died Friday, August 3rd, 2001, after a short illness. Mrs. Glassen was born in Minot, North Dakota on November 28, 1913, to the late Henry John and Edna Carrie (Smith) Hecht. She was the youngest of their six children. She moved with her family in 1923 to Eatonville, WA, and grew up there in the shadow of Mt. Rainier. After graduation from Eatonville High School, she earned a BA degree from Pacific Lutheran College in Parkland, Washington. Her Christian concern for others, particularly children, found fulfillment in a teaching career. During WWII she taught at the American School in the Panama Canal Zone, where she met her future husband, Col. Chester E. Glassen. Shirley found great joy and energy in her commitment to motherhood (four boys) and as a faithful Army wife. When her husband Chester began a new career with IBM, Shirley became an energetic member of the community of New Canaan, CT. She was admired there for her devotion to family, friends and church. In 1974 Shirley and Chester made Overjise, Belgium their home. Shirley embraced this new culture as well as helped found an American Lutheran Church in Belgium, and generously opened her home to visiting family and friends. In 1978 Shirley, now widowed, returned to New Canaan and devoted herself to charitable works. In 1993 Shirley returned to her roots in the Northwest, spending a year with her sister in Olympia before settling down in University Place, Washington. Her four sons, Richard and his wife Patricia, Paul and his wife Susanne, Tom and his wife Christine, and Mark, and Shirley’s dog Edna survive her. Her sister Doris Trent, five granddaughters, one grandson, three great-grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews also survive her. A memorial service will be held at The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd, 1601 North Street SE, Olympia, WA on Saturday, September 15th, 2001 at 11:00am. All are welcome. Final internment will be in Arlington National Cemetery
on the East Coast with her husband on September 21, 2001.
Pub Date: 9/9/01
