Our Obituaries
Albert Guevara
February 26, 1946 - August 8, 2017
Albert was born on February 26, 1946 and passed away on August 8, 2017. Albert was a resident of San Diego.
Beloved husband to Mary, father, brother, grandfather, entrepreneur and friend to all. Arrangements by Smart Cremation.
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Kent Alan Mosser
November 30, 1932 - August 6, 2017
Kent Mosser was born on 11/30/1932 and passed away on 8/6/2017
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Carol Brewster Ramsey Gaskin
December 22, 1934 - August 5, 2017
Carol Brewster Ramsey Gaskin, 82, was born on December 22, 1934 to Vivian and Bernard Ramsey of Lake George, NY, and passed quietly in the first hours of August 5, 2017. She graduated from Lake George High School in 1952, and from New York State University at Plattsburg in 1956. Carol taught Home Economics for one year before marrying Patrick Gaskin in 1957, then moved with him to Arizona and...
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Donald Wayne Helms
July 22, 1923 - August 4, 2017
Don 94 of Green Valley, AZ passed away peacefully at home Friday August 4, 2017. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Don was born July 22, 1923 in Stewartsville Ohio, graduated from high school in 1941. Given the onset of the war, it was not very long before he was called to serve his country. Don served his country, both honorably and heroically for the U.S....
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Robert Austin Souther
December 5, 1951 - August 1, 2017
Robert was born on December 5, 1951 and passed away on August 1, 2017. Robert was a resident of Thousand Oaks, CA.
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Michael Carl Canada
May 2, 1940 - July 25, 2017
Michael Carl Canada, of Oceanside, California passed peacefully on 25 July, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. He was 77.
Mike was born 2 May 1940 in El Dorado, Kansas to the late Carl Eugene Canada and Neoma Falkner but was raised by his maternal grandparents Ewin (Tex) and Emma Falkner. He went to El Dorado High School and was the star pitcher for their baseball team but contracted...
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Janice Elleve Hughes
February 8, 1922 - July 22, 2017
Janice Hughes was born on 2/8/1922 and passed on 7/22/2017
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Thomas Robert Wilson
January 7, 1943 - July 20, 2017
Thomas R. Wilson, 74, died in Hospice care on July 20, 2017 in Sun City after a short battle with cancer. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the youngest son of George E. Wilson and Mary A. Mosca.
After graduating from high school, Tom followed his five brothers and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in Alaska, he survived the devastating 1964 Anchorage 9.2 earthquake followed by a...
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Charles Joseph Allen, Jr
October 11, 1935 - July 19, 2017
> Charles J. Allen, Jr., 81, of Gig Harbor, WA, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2017 in the home he so loved surrounded by family, his favorite dogs, and kitty.
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> Charles was born on October 11, 1935 to parents Charles J. Allen, Sr. and Susan Byrnes Allen. He is predeceased by his sister Barbara Hellstein, and...
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Thomas James Reidy
June 30, 1962 - July 16, 2017
Tom was born in New York City, New York and was raised in Jersey City. He joined the Air Force in 1983, and while serving he received several awards including the Humanitarian Service Medal and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. When Tom was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming he met the love of his life, Jane. Tom and his wife built a good life together and moved to the Seattle, Washington suburbs....
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Ernesto Morales Ayala
February 4, 1961 - July 15, 2017
Ernesto (Ernie) Morales Ayala went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Ernie was born February 4, 1961, in Indio, CA and other than serving 4 years in the US Army, called Indio his home for his entire life.
After serving in the Army, Ernie returned to Indio and worked at The Lakes Country Club and Long Electric before landing his dream job with the US Postal Service. Ernie...
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Dolores Escalante
July 26, 1930 - July 15, 2017
Dolores Escalante was born on July 26, 1930 and passed away on July 15, 2017. Dolores was a resident of Santa Fe Springs, California.
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Charles Bryant
August 9, 1928 - July 13, 2017
Charles Bryant was born on August 9, 1928 and passed away on July 13, 2017. Charles was a resident of Simi Valley, California
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Nancy Gray Oertel
July 15, 1937 - July 12, 2017
Nancy Gray Oertel lost her valiant battle with Alzheimer's Disease on July 12, 2017 in Portland, Oregon with her beloved husband, Wayne by her side.
Nancy was born in Seattle, Washington on July 15, 1937 to George Lloyd Shabro and Jean Bennett Gray Shabro. She graduated with a degree in Home Economics in 1959 from the University of Washington, where she met her future husband, Richard Wayne...
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Sam William Smith
February 10, 1942 - July 9, 2017
Sam William Smith, born February 10, 1942 in Los Angeles to Sam Henry Smith of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Gertrude Eileen Mulick of Omaha, Nebraska, died on July 9, 2017 in his home in Torrance, California. He was 75 years old.
As a young boy he lived on Stearns Drive in Los Angeles before the family moved to Inglewood, where he grew up. Intellectually gifted, he excelled in mathematics and...
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Robert (Bob) Rogers
March 28, 1934 - July 9, 2017
Bob (83) was born on March 28, 1934 in Portland, Oregon. He passed peacefully in his sleep July 9, 2017 next to his beloved wife, Jennie, in their home in Edmonds, WA.
Bob was born to James and Virginia (Peck) Rogers and has one younger brother, Jim. In 1941, the family moved to Seattle. Bob graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1951, and then attended the University of Washington,...
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Doris Jane Schrader
September 23, 1948 - July 5, 2017
Doris was born in Miami, Florida to Jeff and Vera Bray. She went to school in Newport WA. She loved to collect elephants, she knitted blankets, very artistic. She passed away July 5th 2017 in her home in Newport, Washington.
Preceded in death by Father Jeff Bray, mother Vera Bray, brother Steve Bray.
Survived by Husband Monte Schrader long life mate. Sons Richard Bagwell, Steve...
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Margie Virginia Jeffery
April 23, 1926 - July 5, 2017
Margie Virginia Jeffery was born April 23, 1926 in Fort Woth, Texas to Robert and Lula Cox. Margie a former Lake San Marcos California resident, peacefully passed away on July 5, 2017 in Huntington Beach, California. She was 91.
In 1945, she moved to Southern California. While working as a dental assistant, she met her husband Edward James Jeffery. They were married October 1953 and...
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Glenn Ainsworth Pickeral
December 31, 1941 - July 3, 2017
Glenn Ainsworth Pickeral passed away on July 3, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. He was born on December 31,1941, in Washington D.C., to Clyde and Lillian Pickeral.
After graduating from Feitshans High School in Springfield, Illinois, Glenn enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Florida during the Cuban Missile Crisis and served 3 tours during the Vietnam War. While in the...
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Jane Ellen (Zimmerman) Eppele
July 29, 1932 - July 2, 2017
Jane Eppele, 84, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2017. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, her youth was spent living in a number of States due to her father's role as Director of the Billy Rose Aquacades.
Thankfully, her parents returned to Cleveland when she was a teenager, for it was there she met Duayne Eppele, her one true love. They married in 1951, and in 1958 moved to El Cajon, California, where...
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Ann Heck
July 8, 1936 - July 2, 2017
Ann Jeanette (Hughes) Heck, 80, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died peacefully on July 2, 2017 in Gresham, Oregon. Ann was born July 8, 1936 in Colfax, Washington, the daughter of Ethel Enid (Stephens) and Oral Kenneth Hughes. She grew up on the family wheat ranch in Thornton, Washington; graduated from Rosalia High School, where she was active in 4-H, FFA and FHA. She attended...
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Donald Albin Reader, Jr
October 29, 1943 - June 26, 2017
Donald Albin Reader was born on October 29, 1943 and passed away on June 26, 2017 following a long illness. Don was born in Long Beach, CA to parents Donald A. Reader, Sr. and Kaye (Mildred Kathleen) Reader. His father was a career Naval Officer, in positions that moved the family many places during Don's early years, including the Philippines and Japan. He remained close throughout his life...
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John Wayne Tate
May 15, 1946 - June 24, 2017
John Wayne Tate, went to be with the Lord,
Saturday June 24th, 2017
Johnny was a wonderful husband, fabulous father, grandfather, & great-grandfather. John loved Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Target shooting, Casino gaming, and enjoying his family.
He worked for the City of Los Angeles for almost 40 years, and retired in 2010.
He is survived by (his wife) Patricia Tate, (Sons & Families)...
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Roberta Agnes Orkin
August 23, 1928 - June 24, 2017
Roberta Orkin, age 88, of Long Beach California, made her life and home here after moving from New Brunswick, New Jersey. She passed away on June 24th, 2017, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Orkin and daughter, Helen. She is survived by her children Bob Orkin, Mary McEachern, David Orkin, Ruth Graves, and Rachel Gahafer. She...
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Adeline Ellen Tygart
June 18, 1934 - June 22, 2017
Adeline was born in Perham, Minnesota on June 18, 1934. She is predeceased by her parents Frederick William and Vyra Henrietta Loebrick (Wessel), and her brothers Wayne and Merle Loebrick of Perham, Minnesota. She is survived by her only child, Debra Geiger of Surprise, Arizona; her sisters Merillyn Davis of Dumfries, Virginia; Ardeen Filibeck of Long Beach, California; Gloria Rader of Menahga,...
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Eunice Dorman
June 17, 2017
Eunice was born December 24th, 1937 in a rural coal mining town in eastern Kentucky.
She passed away, peacefully in her sleep, early Saturday morning June 17, 2017 at her home in Thousand Palms, CA. She was raised by her parents the late Andrew Porter and Flossie Porter in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Eunice had four children, Vicki Craven, Cyndi Cramer, Nick Kelch and Jewell Dorman. Eunice and Jack...
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Tim Hall
February 7, 1945 - June 17, 2017
Thomas "Tim" Hall, 72, of Bothell, WA, passed away on June 17, 2017.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Lake Washington United Methodist Church (Kirkland, WA) on Saturday, July 8th at 2:00pm. The family would like to know your favorite stories or memories of Tim.
Tim was born in Seattle on February 7, 1945 to Woodbury Kalloch "Kal" and Margaret "Peg" Hall. He graduated from...
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Mary Ann Kerrigan
July 17, 1940 - June 16, 2017
Mary Ann Kerrigan was born on July 17th, 1940 and passed away on June 16th, 2017. Mary Ann was a resident of San Tan Valley Az. Mary Ann was a beloved sister to Ramona (Glenn) Zavattaro and Joseph (Carol) Hafner. Mary ann was a beloved mother of Kelly (Samuel) Thompson, Kerri (Joel) Pogar, Michael Melland, Kathleen (Jason) Johnson, and Matthew (Angela)Melland. Beloved Grandmother of Jessica,...
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Walter Donald Ingram
June 25, 1925 - June 9, 2017
Walter was born on June 25, 1925 and passed away on June 6, 2017. Walter was a resident of Antelope, CA. He was born in Tucumcari, NM. Don, as everyone knew him, was married 3 times and had 6 children from his first 2 marriages; Billy, Janice, Lee and Mark from his first marriage, Randy and Robert from his second. Growing up on a ranch, Don learned to be a cowboy, roping cattle and riding...
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Jacqueline Marie Walker
November 17, 1926 - June 4, 2017
Jacqueline Simmons-Walker, 90, passed away in San Diego, California on June 4, 2017.
Ms. Jackie was an only child and beloved by all who knew her. She accomplished so much in her lifetime. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and went on to Wayne State University where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. After passing the California bar exam in 1969, Ms....
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Elmer Ray Daub III
September 17, 1950 - June 2, 2017
Elmer was born September 17, 1950, and passed away June 2, 2017. He was in residence in Spokane, Washington. Known all his life as Butch, he leaves behind his wife of 47 years Mary Christine (Metzler) Daub, daughter Ginger, daughter Barbra (Daub) Floth and her husband Jon Floth, and granddaughter Ashleigh Floth. Also his foster Daughter Crystal Needham and her sons R.J.,Allya, Michael and Rylan....
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John Rudolph Enos, Jr
July 30, 1931 - June 2, 2017
John died peacefully at his residence at the Angells on Whidbey family home, in Oak Harbor, Washington. He was in the best of care in a home setting with
5 dear friends/residents and devoted staff.
John was born in Seattle, WA to John Enos, Sr. and Ila Lewis, both of Seattle. He was a Korean War Veteran, a foreman for McBride Fence Company; often working at Ft. Lewis, with written...
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Calvin George Gamblin
May 31, 1928 - May 30, 2017
Born in Easterrn Washing and moved to Tacoma, WA when he was 4 years old, and graduated from Federal Way High School. While working at this family owned business, Superior Dairy, he met his future wife Gloria Moon.
Cal wore many hats in his lifetime; salesman, truck driver and small business owner, but his biggest priority was being a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Cal...
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Anne Apigian Smith
September 10, 1926 - May 30, 2017
Anne Smith was born on September 10, 1926 in Los Angeles, California to Esther and Onig Apigian and passed away on May 30, 2017. Anne was a resident of Temecula, California at the time of her passing. (More information to come) She is survived by her husband Ronald E. Hastings, daughter Terry Larsen and Son-in-Law Doug Larsen, and her 2 grandsons, Bradley and Michael.
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Maria Dye
September 8, 1947 - May 21, 2017
Maria Dye, 69, of Indio, California, passed away Sunday May 21, 2017 at her home in Indio, California. She was born on September 8, 1947 to Peter and Radmila Lukich in Pancevo, Serbia and was four years old when she and her mother moved to America to be reunited with her father who already begun to provide for their new home. After graduating high school, she began her working career at United...
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Vaughn Axling
May 3, 1970 - May 20, 2017
Vaughn Richard Axling, 47, passed away on May 20, 2017 at Franciscan Hospice House after a 7-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was born on May 3rd, 1970 in Spokane WA. His parents were Richard and Margaret.
Vaughn served in the U.S. Army from 1988 to 1992 as an M-1 Abrams hull mechanic with the 4/34 Armored Division. For his service in Operation Desert Shield/Desert...
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Cherie Gay Buford
October 5, 1955 - May 20, 2017
Surrounded by friends and family, Cherie Gay Federer Buford passed away on May 20. She was born in Rawlings, Wyoming, in 1955 to Judy and Dale Federer. The family moved to San Luis Obispo in 1963 when her father joined the Cal Poly faculty. Cherie attended Bellevue Santa Fe and C.L. Smith elementary schools, San Luis Obispo Junior High, and San Luis Obispo Senior High. In her youth, Cherie was...
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Cheryl Welton
June 9, 1948 - May 17, 2017
Cheryl passed away after an eight-month battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 17, 2017 at age 68.
Born in Damariscotta, Maine to Robert and Mabel McAfee, Cheryl married Wiley Welton in 1968. They were married for 13 years. During her childhood and early adult years, Cheryl survived harsh winters in rural Maine and made a warm, safe home for her family. When jobs became scarce, they made the hard...
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Ann Lita Friedman
October 11, 1931 - May 17, 2017
Ann Lita Friedman, 85, of San Jose, California died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 as a result of a sudden stroke experienced the previous day. She is survived by her husband Sheldon, her son Steve and his wife Tracy Sherman, her daughter Karen and her husband Rob Snyder, her four grandchildren Stephanie and Michael Friedman, Julia and Jack Snyder, her sister...
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Katherine Mary Larosa
July 14, 1953 - May 16, 2017
Katherine was born July 14, 1953 and passed away, peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday May 16, 2017 at her home in Escondido, CA. She was originally from Chicago, Illinois where she was born and raised by her parents the late George T. Zabilka and Mildred M. (Bouma) Zabilka. She attended Gage Park High School until 1971.
Kathy was a sweet, quiet and trusting soul. She often reminisced about...
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Laurel Florenciano Ligad
September 12, 1951 - May 15, 2017
Laurel F. Ligad, 65 of California, died, due to Lung Cancer Diagnosed on October of 2015. He died at 12:30 PM, Monday, May 15, 2017 at his daughter and son in law resident in San Diego. He was born September 12, 1951 in Bongao, Sulu, Philippines to Aurora F. Ligad and Lt. Col. Leoncio B. Ligad- both deceased. He studied School at Far Eastern University. got married in September of 1974 to his...
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Louis Anthony Cuny
October 12, 1942 - May 11, 2017
Louis Cuny was born on 10/12/1942 and passed on 5/11/2017
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Herlinda Torres Rutledge
August 9, 1942 - April 27, 2017
Herlinda T Rutledge was born the daughter of Merced A. Chavez and Paz (Torres) Chavez on August 9, 1942, in Bisbee Arizona and departed this life April 27, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was united in marriage on February 29, 1960 in Bisbee Arizona to Ronald T. Rutledge.
She is survived by her husband, and daughter Jeana M. Moser of Mesa Arizona and son Ronald W. Rutledge of Fountain...
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Carl William Scholl, Jr
January 31, 1932 - April 24, 2017
Carl William Scholl Jr was born on 1/31/1932 and passed on 4/24/2017
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George Francis Meyer
November 14, 1940 - April 22, 2017
George Francis Meyer was born November 14,1940 in St. Louis, MO and took his final breath and died in peace April 22, 2017 at the Veteran's hospital in Loma Linda, CA.
George was a good friend to many. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Hazel and George and brother Marvin.
He is survived by his son, William Meyer of California, daughter, Rebecca McGowan (Julius) of Texas, grandchildren,...
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Shirley Nadene Clark
May 7, 1956 - April 22, 2017
On April 22, 2017, Shirley Nadene Clark succumbed to complications resulting from ALS. She passed, in her home, in the loving arms of her family. Shirley was born May 7, 1956 in Pomona, CA. She spent her teenage years and early twenties adventuring, sometimes with the love of her life, Allen Clark. She was a dancing machine in her youth and throughout her life. At 27 years of age she decided to...
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Raymond Leroy Paul Wallenberg
February 7, 1931 - April 21, 2017
Born & raised in Minnesota, Raymond set out with his new wife and child to California, pulling their mobile home behind their vehicle. Ray spent the next nearly 60 years working in SoCal. He was proud of being a "chief engineer of high rise buildings". He finally moved to Chickasha, OK to be close to Debra and her daughter.
Raymond was known as a good neighbor, always willing to help. He was a...
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Douglas Arthur Swanson
November 20, 1956 - April 20, 2017
Doug graduated from North Central High School, class of 1975 where he lettered in football. He then attended Spokane Community College in Automotive Repair. His summers were spent working at Yellowstone National Park where he got to see all the sights and wildlife. His favorite story was while walking on a trail, he came around a large boulder and was face to face with a bull moose. He very...
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Edward Ulysses McBride
January 19, 1933 - April 19, 2017
Edward McBride was born on 1/19/1933 and passed on 4/19/2017
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Bryan Frank Anastasio
December 27, 1947 - April 17, 2017
A Vietnam veteran, Bryan fought his cancer and declining health with valor. . He was predeceased by his wife Linda Yeats Anastasio and daughter Anne-Marie Anastasio. He is survived by his sisters Kathryn Boylen (Charles), Sandra Michalec, sisters-in-law Alisa Johnson (Brett), Kathy Yeats, and Diane Yeats. He was the devoted and loving uncle to a niece, nephews and their families. Born in South...
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Edward Allen Cox, Jr.
February 8, 1941 - April 14, 2017
Edward Allen Cox Jr. of Monroe, WA went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2017, after a long struggle with cancer. His wife, Christine Lynn (Eells) Cox was at his side during the final moments of his life. Ed was born in Seattle, WA on Feb. 8, 1941 to parents Edward Allen Cox Sr. and Marilyn Mae (Shores) Cox. He was raised in Seattle and attended Lincoln High School, then joined the...
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Richard Warren McCrumb
January 2, 1932 - April 4, 2017
Richard McCrumb passed away on April 4, 2017. He was 85 years old. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A proud veteran of the US Navy during the Korean war. He leaves behind his loving wife, Wanda, 6 children, 16 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. Words cannot express the joy he brought into each life he touched, or the loss felt by his departure from this...
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Janice Erma Hanson
September 23, 1932 - April 1, 2017
Janice was born on September 23, 1932 and passed away on April 1, 2017. Janice was a resident of Spanaway, but was born and raised in Chinook Washington. Janice was a beloved mom, grandma, great grandma, sister and aunt.
Janice is survived by her children and their spouses Joan and Bill Barlow Jr, John and Carla Hanson. Grandchildren and their Families William Barlow III and wife Kristen,...
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Nadine Frances Novak
September 17, 1928 - March 29, 2017
Nadine Frances Novak, born September 17, 1928, died peacefully in the presence of loving family and caregivers. She is survived by her son Michael A. Novak, grandchildren Jack A. Novak, William R. Novak, Frances T. Novak and her daughter-in-law Ellen Tookoian Novak. Nadine had a quick wit and an irreverent sense of humor. Nadine was very generous and had a loving heart. She loved to travel with...
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Jose Rosalio Rodriguez
August 30, 1940 - March 28, 2017
Jose Rosalio Rodriguez was born on August 30, 1940 and passed away on March 28, 2017 in the state of California. Jose was a resident of Pomona city in the county of Los Angeles, California. His moms and dads name were are Jose T. Rodriguez, Cruz H.Rodriguez. siblings are Zinamarie Rodriguez Jackson -Daniel Rodriguez Gabriel Rodriguez and Joe Rod Jr . With several grandkids to many to name .,...
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