Steven Warren Sandell
Jan 27, 2026
On January 27th, 2026, Steven Warren Sandell, age 40, passed away in Puyallup, Washington. Born on April 26th, 1985, in Daytona Beach, Florida, Steven brought warmth and light into the world from the very beginning. He leaves behind a legacy defined by love, kindness, and strength.
Steven was a proud graduate of Seabreeze High School, class of 2002. He continued his...
Cristal L. Fisher
Jan 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Cristal L. Fisher, age 52. Cristal passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at her home in Graham, Washington, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Despite heroic efforts by first responders, Cristal passed in her loving home—a place where she found solace, peace, and deep love. Cristal was born in April...
Janet "Jan" Whittig
Jan 26, 2026
Jan Whittig, of Edgewood, WA, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026. Jan was a loving wife, devoted mother, adoring grandmother and great-grandmother and cherished friend. Kind, generous, fun-loving and adventurous, she brought warmth and joy to everyone she knew and will be profoundly missed.
Jan was born on November 1, 1937, in Raymond, WA, to William and Harriet Miller. During...
Jeff R. Johnson
Jan 21, 2026
Jeff R. Johnson, born March 7, 1962, in Seattle, Washington, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Graham, Washington. He was 63.A graduate of Shoreline High School’s Class of 1980, Jeff built a successful career in the IT industry. Through dedication and perseverance, he rose to the position of Vice President at an IT company, a role that reflected his...
Harold "Hal" Bert Strassburg
Jan 20, 2026
Harold “Hal” Bert Strassburg, Jr. died unexpectedly on January 20, 2026, at his residence in Buckley, WA. He was born in Minnesota, February 16, 1940, the oldest of five children to Marion Lorraine (Johnson) and Harold Bert Strassburg, Sr. When he was a small child, his family relocated from Minnesota to Washington State where he resided for the remainder of...
Roy Lorenzo Munson
Jan 8, 2026
Roy Lorenzo Munson was born on September 7th, 1930 in Velva, North Dakota to LD and Else Strenge Munson and died on January 8, 2026
Roy out lived all his siblings. His three half sisters Amy, Emily, Hyla, one half brother Malvin.His sister Margot Delvicchio and brother Jerome Munson. Roy lived in Velva for 10 years before moving to Tacoma in...
Martin Wayne Goold
Jan 7, 2026
Martin Wayne Goold passed away due to Alzheimer's on January 7, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born July 12,1950 in Pendleton, OR.
Martin was the second oldest born to Warren Lee and Dona Jo Goold. He has 3 brothers and 1 sister. He grew up in Pilot Rock, OR until he graduated from high school.
He served...
Michael Lee Church
Jan 6, 2026
Dr. Michael Church
1966-2026
Chiropractor Dr. Michael (Mike) Lee Church, age 59, passed away January 6, 2026 suddenly and unexpectedly at his practice in Puyallup, Washington after treating patients earlier in the day. Despite heroic measures by first responders, he died in his office – a place he loved and where spent the greater part of every day.
Mike was born Dec 12,1966...
Aaron Boote
Jan 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Aaron Boote.
Aaron was deeply loved by many people through all walks of his life and will be forever missed. Aaron held many titles, including son, brother, husband, father, chef, mechanic, manager, artist, ultimate do-it-yourselfer, karaoke host, and so many more. He was a genius in the kitchen...
Betty Pasinetti
Jan 4, 2026
It is with sadness and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Betty Moser Pasinetti, our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, a cherish matriarch who passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on January 4, 2026, at a remarkable age of 102 . Betty was born on August 20, 1923. Betty was living alone self-dependent and was driving...
Mervin Dexter Swanson
Dec 30, 2025
Mervin Dexter Swanson, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home in Puyallup, Washington. He was born on July 27, 1940, in Puyallup to Leonard and Anna Swanson, and he remained deeply connected to his hometown throughout his life.
Mervin graduated from Puyallup High School, Class of 1958, and went on to earn a...
Kenneth (Ken) Thomas Martin
Dec 28, 2025
Kenneth Thomas Martin (1941-2025) Kenneth (Ken) Thomas Martin, 84, of Puyallup, Washington, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 28, 2025, following complications from Parkinson’s disease. The love of his family surrounded him. Ken was born in 1941 in Puyallup, Washington, to Thomas and Lois Martin. He was a proud graduate of Puyallup High School and went on...
Ronald Long
Dec 18, 2025
Ronald Timothy Long, lovingly known as “Ronnie,” age 59, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Puyallup, Washington. He was born on September 5, 1966, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Ronnie deeply loved his family and friends and had a genuine way of making sure everyone around him was doing okay. He was known for his caring heart, compassion, and the way he...
Bebe Colley
Dec 18, 2025
Bebe Colley (Helmstetler), 58, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away at home on December 18, 2025. Born in Seattle, Washington, Bebe dedicated her life to being an incredible, selfless mother and wife. She spent 33 years in a loving, laughter-filled marriage with her husband, and 28 beautiful years loving her daughters in every way possible. Bebe was deeply committed to her...
Robert Blake Pearson
Dec 11, 2025
With deep sorrow, we share the passing of Robert Blake Pearson of Graham, WA, known to all as Blake due to injuries sustained in an auto accident, on December 11, 2025. Blake was born on April 18, 1996, in American Fork, Utah, to Todd and Debbie Pearson. From the very beginning, Blake brought joy to those around him. He was...
Patrick Michael Gudmundson
Dec 9, 2025
Born May 09, 1972, in Heidelberg, Germany, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Tapps, WA on Dec 09, 2025. Patrick grew up in Auburn, WA attending Elementary through High schools. Starting in his teenage years he worked with local businesses where he developed long-term friendships.
Later in life he fulfilled his passion of music working with Beth Curtis at...
Jack Delano Rice
Nov 29, 2025
Jack D. Rice was born on March 13, 1934 in Hamilton, Ohio and died on November 29, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 11, 11 a.m. at Valley Burial & Cremation, 217 E Pioneer Puyallup, WA 98372.
Interment will take place at Woodbine Cemetery.
Jordan Siriban Abad
Nov 24, 2025
Jordan Abad, 59, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away on November 24, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1966, in Manila, Philippines, to Santiago and Constancia Siriban Abad.
Jordan built a career in technical construction management, serving as Construction Manager at Technology Associate since 2021. He held certificates in Level 3 Computer Aided Design and Architectural/Commercial Drafting, skills he applied throughout...
Bruce Conrad Crabtree
Nov 8, 2025
Bruce Conrad Crabtree, 82, returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father on November 8, 2025, in his beloved home in Federal Way, WA, surrounded by the people he loved most. After two difficult months of illness, it was a profound blessing for his wife and children to fulfill his final wish—to be home, wrapped in their love, during his last moments...
Patrick McElroy
Nov 2, 2025
Patrick Kelly McElroy, 63, of Orting, Washington, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2025.
Patrick was a devoted family man whose greatest joy was being surrounded by those he loved. He was rarely seen without a grandchild in his arms or on his lap, always ready with a smile or a laugh to share. A hardworking and humble man throughout his...
