All Obituaries

Hers were helping hands, they always had been.  Martha Caroline Weimer spent her life being of service to others.  She was born on February 8, 1923 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.  She grew up surrounded by a caring, hardworking family and she continued that tradition as she aged.  Her heart led her to take training courses in nursing and to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.  While she had nursing Martha also harbored other passions.  She met and married Lester...

Georgette Llewellyn Culp, born April 14, 1924 in Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2020.  Our beloved matriarch was one of the most courageous and feisty people the Lord has put upon this earth.  We are blessed beyond measure by the gift of her life.  In her late teens Georgette worked as a waitress, followed by a fun season performing in the circus on the swinging ladder.  During WWII she joined the Navy as part of the WAVES where she worked in...

John Dillemuth Blomberg Sr. passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at the age of 90, in Lacey, Washington.  John was born in Seattle on December 1, 1929.  He spent most of his life in the greater Puget Sound area, except for a short time in Texas.  John loved working with his hands.  Throughout his lifetime he built or remodeled several homes. In the mid-1950s, he designed and built the original buildings for Boehm’s Candies in Issaquah. He worked as an engineer at...

Makaiwa Leilani completed her journey to Heaven on April 11, 2020 at age 64. Born in Honolulu, HI.  She was a generous and passionate woman who loved cooking and collecting driftwood by the water.  Makaiwa enjoyed watching commercials and Jeopardy!  She always sang to Tracy Chapman, Will Downing, Chaka Khan, Toni Braxton and Teena Marie.  Even as she was transitioning she was singing Mahalia Jackson’s "Troubles Of This World"!  She loved reading and...

  The Cowboy at heart, WallyGator, Mario, Dad, Brother, Husband, Son, Uncle, Grandpa, Coach, Skier Bad Ass, Black Belt, Soldier, Paratrooper, Teacher, and the Original Life Coach.   It is an honor and privilege to introduce myself more times than once as Mr. Waggoner’s daughter. Summarizing your life in a single obituary does not fully encompass your life and breadth of love. But here is my attempt:   Mr. Waggoner passed away in his Parkland, WA home on March 22,...

At this time, due to the circumstances surrounding the novel coronavirus, all services for Donald will be private for immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, the Sablan family asks that you send cards as well wishes or call Mary/Stephanie directly.  They would love to hear from you. Cards, letters, and condolences may be mailed to: Mary Sablan and Girls 3623 180th St E Tacoma, WA 98446   To easily share stories about Donald, upload photographs, and be able to share that...

Joel Hupp was an incredible individual - heart of gold, selfless in every way possible, smart, funny, witty, talented, caring, loving, and so resilient/strong.  He was a teacher at heart if you didn't know something and wanted to, he was there to help you learn. From the countless mid-watches where you did 762 calf raises to the numerous topside line-handling sessions and certifying people online to become ordained ministers. He was a great mentor and an even better friend.  It...

Please return soon to read David's life story.  Private services for family will be held at a later date.

Walter Stephen Ahnert of University Place, Washington died peacefully with his family at his bedside on March 1st, 2020. He died three years to the day after his beloved wife, Beverly.  Walter was 92 years old.  Born in Estacada, Oregon, on January 2, 1928, Walter met his sweetheart, Beverly, and enlisted in the Navy all while in high school. The two married in August of 1946. He attended Oregon State College, earning an Engineering Degree, and moved to Seattle to work for the...

Donna Delle Soine, born on July 2, 1929, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2020.  She was 90 years old.  Donna was proud of her family, loved those around her without reserve, and journeyed through her years with wit, humor, and grace.  She goes now to be reunited with her parents, Walter and Agnes Hellman, and her daughter Lynn Soine.  Those who are left to continue loving her are her husband of 69 years, Malcolm Soine; children Jon Soine (Doreen), Scott Soine...