All Obituaries

Barbara Elaine Dill, 81, passed away November 28, in Puyallup, Washington with her family by her side.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents Meride and William Roush and spent her youth in southern Michigan.  Her teenage years played out in Warren, Ohio with her Aunt Shirley and Uncle Bill Reynolds. At Howland High School, Barbara was a baton twirling majorette and after graduation she moved to Washington State.  In 1957 she married Andrew Hoffman and...

Milaine was born on July 30th, 1935 in Tacoma, WA to Lyman and Ida Marsh. Milaine went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 18th at the age of 83 with her husband by her side. She was born and raised in Tacoma; grew up playing the piano, violin, and singing. She graduated from Stadium High School class of 1953 and graduated from Pacific Lutheran University class of 1957. Milaine married John Patrick McKay in 1958, and had her only child, Shanna, in 1963. Milaine started her teaching...

She was born Shirlyanne Sandin on October 5, 1926, to Arthur and Gertrude “Mimi” Sandin, at 4507 S. Park Ave, Tacoma Washington. She was their second child, little sister to Marthajean (Sandin) Packard and half-sister to Herbert “Red” Anderson and Helene (Anderson) Quentin. Shirlyanne was a bit special as she was born asthmatic and with a few allergies.  She had a tough but wonderful mother in Mimi who took excellent care of Shirlyanne and helped her to grow and...

Evelyn C. Eagen was born on July 20, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away on November 12, 2018.  She was 87 years old.  Upon reaching adulthood, Evelyn enlisted into the Women's Army Corps and served as a cook for two years.  The Army gave her many opportunities including meeting the love of her life, George Edgar Eagen Jr., another Army cook.  In 1952 the pair were married just two short weeks after meeting.  It was truly love at first sight. ...

Herbert George Ludeman died on November 13, 2018.  He was just 69 years old.  Born to Warren and Marjorie Ludeman in the spring of 1949, he spent his childhood as most do by playing games and going slightly too fast.  Herb transitioned that youthful energy into a love of driving fast, but he also spent afternoons trying to choose between a round of golf, bowling, or sitting down for a classic western.  Deeply opinionated with a lifetime of luck to be right nine times out...

Richard James Habeck, known as Dick, was born on November 20, 1944 and passed away on November 13, 2018.  He was a hardworking man, thoughtful, honest, loyal, kind, fun, and he loved to dance.  He loved Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll".  If tears could fill an ocean all of Puyallup's South Hill would be under water.  My love has gone away.  I am Kandy, his wife, and I do and will always love him.  Only God knows how much we loved each...

Joe Fa’afetai Teofilo, age 50 Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Friend to all. Joe came into this world on April 11, 1968 in Carson, California to Fa’afetai Teofilo and Iokapeta Teofilo.  He immediately filled the world with his love and smile. The oldest of four, Joe led his brother SeuSeu Teofilo (Keisha Closs, Son Xavier Teofilo, and daugter Amarre Freda Teofilo) and sisters Freda Teofilo (deceased) and Arlene Teofilo (son Nu’utai Vivao & Charina...

Hamilton Francis Vidrine, affectionately known to many as Tony, died on August 28, 2018 at the age of 58.  A lover of nature, Tony felt best when he was hunting and lost amongst the trees.  In recognition of his service to our country a graveside service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery on Friday November 9, 2018 at 1:30 pm.

Virginia St. Peter (née Frace) came into the world on February 17, 1924 and left it on November 6, 2018.  She was 94 years old.  A beloved daughter and sister at the beginning of her life, she found love with Dennis St. Peter and easily transitioned into also being a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.  She spent forty years of her life working and teaching in the dental industry and ninety-four years caring for...

Dorsey Earl Isom, surrounded by those who loved him, passed away Friday October 26, 2018 at his home in Alder.  He was 86 years old.  On August 29, 1932 he was born in Yelm, Washington to the late Lester and Marsha Hayes Isom.  Dorsey married Janice Munter in Yelm on April 28, 1950.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War.  He held several jobs that he loved.  His working life included a three-year term with the...