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Charles Walter Roberts Sr. was born on September 23, 1964 to Walter and Elfriede Roberts. At the age of 53 on Friday June 1, 2018 he passed away peacefully from medical complications. Charles was born and died in Tacoma, the city he called home. He is survived by both family and friends. Those left to celebrate his life are: his four children, Danesha, Charles Jr., Alexander, and Sydney; grandchildren Jaylen, Chase, and Calli-Lynn; siblings Casandra, Orana, and Michael; three beautiful...

Samuel Knight McMillan, who knew the recipe for the perfect day, died on Tuesday July 10th, 2018.  He was 84 years old.  Born to Clyde and Bertha McMillan in March of 1934, he called the small northern town of Hiwasse, Arkansas home.  At the age of 18 the siren calls of patriotism led Samuel to enlist in the United States Navy.  While serving he met and married a beautiful young woman named Marjie.  It wasn’t long before their love bloomed in new ways and they...

RONALD “RONNIE” SHAFER Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ronald Keith Shafer, 85, of Tacoma, passed away Saturday, June 23rd, 2018. He was born 16 March, 1933, in Peoria, Ill., to Ruth Alma and Albert Lemoine Shafer. Ronnie joined the military almost immediately after graduating high school. He fell in love with the people, forests, and mountains of the Pacific Northwest while on temporary duty in Seattle and when he retired from the USAF after 22 years of...

Helen Patricia Boyle on June 30th, 2018.  She is survived by her children; Kate Boyle, Mitch Boyle, and Rebecca Boyle.  Her husband of 67 years, Paul M. Boyle, remains as well.  She was an artist and singer.  Helen enjoyed travelling, especially on cruise ships.  She lived a full, creative life.

Faye Glendora Harris died on Sunday June 17, 2018 at the age of 83.  Born in Ironton, Ohio in the summer of 1934, Faye was one of eleven children.  Faye was known for her “tell it like it is” attitude. She loved cooking but you had to be sure to “eat it while it was hot.” Faye found the love of her life named William (Bill) Dwight Harris or as she called him, “the old man.”   Bill passed away on January 7, 2014. During their sixty-two...

Ross Henry Richards, longtime resident of Graham, Washington died from a broken heart on April 24, 2018. Eighty nine years before, on April 15, 1929 in Indianola, Iowa, Ross was the 5th of seven children born to Wesley and Irene Richards. Ross came to Tacoma when the Navy assigned it as his Duty station, and stayed when he met Phyllis at a local dance hall one fateful evening, they were inseparable forevermore. Ross and Phyllis were married on October 26, 1952 in Tacoma, Washington,...

Dr. Laurence “Laurie” Dean Huestis, 83, of Tacoma died March 16, 2018. after a short illness. Laurie was born July 19, 1934, in Roseville, California, to Charles and Laura Huestis.  His interest in chemistry and rocks was encouraged by a special high school teacher and later by college professors who served as role models.  He earned his B.S. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley, and his Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry from UC Davis. He married Bonny in Auburn,...

Leopoldo “Leo” Ramon Martinez, Sr., 84 of University Place, WA, died on March 22, 2018 after battling illness. Born February 10, 1934 in Laredo, TX to Juan and Isabelle (Soto) Martinez Leo’s military career started in the Air Force 1951.  His assignments took him to several countries and states.  He married Margret Agnarsdottir in Iceland.  As their family grew, they were stationed in Texas, Oklahoma, Japan, Germany and again Iceland.  The family...

Raymond Allen Booth, 87, of Graham died the morning of March 11, 2018.  He was born May 17, 1930 to Raymond and Irene Booth in Tacoma.  Ray lived in this area for 87 years.  He joined the Air Force in 1947 and was stationed in Labrador, Canada where he worked in logistics.  Ray married Ruth in 1950, and they had three children: Donald, Gloria, and Diana.  He went on to work as a truck driver hauling freight, and was a very proud Teamster.  Ray retired in 1988...