Herbert Crabtree
Jul 11, 2026
Herbert Crabtree, age 93, of Puyallup, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 11, 2026. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and man of quiet strength, he lived a long life marked by service, humility, and steadfast love for the people he cherished.
He served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1955, carrying the values of duty,...
Patricia (Pat) Jane Poe
Jul 11, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Jane Poe was born July 21, 1934, in Tacoma, Washington. She grew up riding bikes, singing in the church choir, and spending time with family and friends. As a teenager, Pat worked at the bulb farms in the valley and the Liberty Theater. She worked in her family’s grocery store and graduated from Puyallup High School.
As an adult,...
William Elvie Roberts
Jul 10, 2026
William Elvie Roberts, 87, of South Hill, Washington, passed away on July 10, 2026. Bill was born on June 16, 1939, in Kingman, Arizona. He served in the United States Army, first stationed in Korea before serving as a dental hygienist at Madigan Army Medical Center.
Bill dedicated more than 40 years of his career to the Port of Tacoma. He...
Mary "Margie" Smith
Jul 8, 2026
Mary “Margie” Smith, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, and husband of 66 years Monte Smith.
Margie was born on January 27, 1938, in Puyallup Washington to the late Bert and Lena Shoemaker, their 9th of 11 children. Growing up in Edgewood WA, she worked the bulb farms, picked berries,...
Desiree Marguerite Guiles Baird
Jul 7, 2026
Desiree Marguerite Guiles Baird passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of July 7, 2026, at the age of 46, while in Auburn, Washington.
Although Desiree had no children of her own, she had a truly magical gift for connecting with children and animals. Her constant companion was her beloved Chihuahua, Cinnamon. She was deeply passionate about protecting children from...
Pesega Fenunuivao Taumua
Jul 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Pesega Fenunuivao Taumua July 14, 1954 – July 5, 2026
With grateful hearts for a life well lived and steadfast faith in the promises of God, we celebrate the life of our beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, Pesega Fenunuivao Taumua, who was born on July 14, 1954, in Fagasa, American Samoa, and entered the presence of her...
Patricia (Patti) Ann Johnson
Jun 26, 2026
Patricia (Patti) Ann Johnson, passed away June 26, 2026 at the age of 78. Patti was born June 21, 1948 in Aberdeen, SD to the late Walter and Virginia Krause, where she was one of eight siblings. She grew up in Mansfield, SD on 80 acres where her family harvested hay before Boeing recruited her and her husband Ted Pyeritz,...
Frances Bargmeyer
Jun 26, 2026
Frances M. Bargmeyer passed away quietly on June 26, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Frances was born in Puyallup General Hospital on April 3, 1950. In 1968 she graduated #1 in her class at White River High School in Buckley, WA. At the height of the Vietnam war, her valedictorian speech was entitled “We want change and we...
Jason Paul Stanifer
Jun 24, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Jason Paul Stanifer, who passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 22 while living in Mesa, Arizona.
Jason was born on August 1, 2003, in Tacoma, Washington, to his loving parents, Thomas ("Stan") and Marina Stanifer. Although his time on earth was far too short, he filled...
James McLin Camp
Jun 22, 2026
Col. James McLin Camp (Ret.), age 73, of Spanaway, WA, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. He entered the world on February 17, 1953, in Birmingham, Alabama to his parents, Jimmy Camp and Sue Camp and followed by his siblings Mike and Landi.
For 42 years, James Camp worked as a Medical Pathologist in the United States Army, where he...
Donovan Rueben Larson
Jun 22, 2026
Donovan Rueben Larson, a lifelong resident of Puyallup, Washington, passed away on June 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Puyallup on April 19, 1933, to Rueben and Josephine Larson. He graduated from Puyallup High School with the Class of 1951 and later attended Pacific Lutheran College.
Don shared nearly 73 wonderful years of marriage...
Gary Wayne Salatino
Jun 19, 2026
Gary Wayne Salatino, born on August 8, 1950, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at the age of 75.
Gary is survived by his son, Jeffery Salatino; his daughter, Malissa Salatino; his sister, Rosemarie Bleich; his granddaughter, Emma Salatino; and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Salatino; his mother, Ella Salatino; and his...
Barbara Jean Hank
Jun 17, 2026
Barbara Jean Hank, née Neyman, passed away on June 17, 2026, in Puyallup, Washington, at the age of 68. She was born on April 12, 1958, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Hugh and Ruby Neyman.
Barbara graduated from Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, and earned her nursing certification from Clover Park Technical College. She dedicated more than 20 years of compassionate...
Christine Sawyer
Jun 14, 2026
Christine “Chris” M. Sawyer passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 63. She was born on December 23, 1962.
For the past 26 years, Chris found her piece of paradise in Tacoma, Washington. Her beloved home was nestled on a two-acre property she affectionately named “Driftwood Acres”—a place where she found endless peace, beauty, and joy. From her...
Brian Keith Ostheimer
Jun 13, 2026
Brian was a devoted father, proud grandfather, and master craftsman, whose generosity and humor touched everyone he met.
Brian Keith Ostheimer, 63, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away on Saturday morning, June 13, 2026, following a medical emergency while on his way to go fishing at Mineral Lake.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m....
Paula Francine Strobl
Jun 6, 2026
Paula Francine Strobl, 80, of Puyallup, passed away peacefully on June 06, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born on March 23, 1946, in Auburn, Washington, to the late Paul and Georgette Meyer, Paula was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend whose kindness, strength, and unwavering love touched everyone who knew her.
Paula grew...
Evelyn "Joyce" Jorgensen
Jun 1, 2026
A Life Remembered
Joyce passed away on June 1st, 2026 in Sumner, WA. Born in Fresno,CA on March 8th, 1932 to Folmer and Gladys Hansen, Joyce grew up with a deep connection to the Lord and strong relationships with her family. She and her husband joined Mt View Lutheran Church in Edgewood, WA where she has been a member for over...
Joshua Chandler-DeCelle
May 28, 2026
We celebrate the life of Joshua “Spookz” Chandler-DeCelle who passed away peacefully in Graham, Washington on May 28, 2026. He was born in Los Angeles, California on November 11, 1980 by his mother Pamela Wendt and his father James DeCelle.
Joshua was a protector, a loving husband and dedicated father, his family meant everything to him. His legacy lives on through...
Tracy Lupkes Minerich
May 27, 2026
Tracy was born on June 13, 1957, at Enumclaw Memorial Hospital. She was adopted by Hortense and Wayne Lupkes and raised in Auburn, Washington. Tracy grew up alongside her two younger brothers, Norman and Brian Lupkes. Norman, who was also adopted, passed away from complications of diabetes in the 1990s. She is survived by her brother, Brian. Tracy also had...
Kelly Jo Ann Michelle Petersen
May 26, 2026
Kelly Jo Ann Michelle Petersen, 66, of Federal Way Washington passed away on May 26th, 2026, in Seattle, Washington surrounded by her loving husband and two children. Kelly was born June 20th, 1959, in Great Fall Montana to Dianna "Fluff" and Donald Preston, the fifth of their eight children, Kelly could have easily been "lost in the crowd". Instead, with...
