All Obituaries

Timothy Duke Dodsworth, age 63 passed away too early in life on August 23, 2022.   Tim was born in Auburn, Washington to Paul and Geraldine Dodsworth.  He graduated from Auburn High School and Central Washington University and worked for Nestlé for 20 years.  Lovingly known as the Candy Man, he always had a special treat to share and his kindness continued long after he retired.  He will be remembered by all for his loud voice, bright smile, positive energy...

Taniyah Eliyanah Green “Elli” was born in Tacoma Washington on September 10,2022 at 5:52pm to Noemy Aguilar and Traeyeonne Green. She was born with a condition by the name of anencephaly, which gave her a limited lifespan. During the 4 days she was alive, she was a strong, lovely, and beautiful little girl. She passed away on September 14,2022 at 3:59pm She is survived by her loving and caring Mother; Noemy Aguilar Arredondo, Father; Traeyeonne Green, Grandmother; Evelia...

Elaine Charlotte Johnson was born to Harry and Alma Johnson on July 6, 1926, at their farm home in Eddy County, North Dakota.   She was baptized at Kvernes Lutheran Church.  She confirmed that baptismal promise in the same congregation on October 20, 1940. Growing up on a farm during the depression years offered an indelible lesson of a family and a community that supported one another and lived in joy with what they had.  Elaine attended consolidated school in...

Melode Ann Akervick passed away on August 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 2, 1947, in Morton, WA to Okey and Shirley Clevenger.  Melode was raised in Ashford, WA, graduating from Columbia Crest School and valedictorian from Eatonville High School. She loved growing up surrounded by an extended family and on a farm where she could ride her beloved horses. After high school, Melode attended the University of Washington and majored in business. While...

Kathryn Vonderau (Kate) was born September 1927, to Carl and Emma Vonderau of Fort Wayne, Indiana. She joined her two older brothers Kenneth and Raymond. The family lived in south Fort Wayne. Kate was a baptized member of Zion Lutheran Church. She attended Zion Lutheran Elementary School and graduated from South Side High School in 1945.                 While in high school, Kate played for several local softball...

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John Lawrence Sawyer, age 40, passed away on Saturday July 16th in his home in Bonney Lake, Washington.  This came as an unexpected shock to his family, and they are dealing with the loss of a man that was so special to them. He was born on November 2nd,1981 in Fayetteville, NC to his Mother Carolyn and his Father John “Rusty”.  John’s parents moved him and his beloved sister Allison to Washington when they were children, and John has built his life and many...

On July 18th, 2022, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and while surrounded by his family at his home in Port Orchard, WA, Ray Olson peacefully left this life for his eternal life with God Our Father in Heaven.  Born in International Falls, MN, Ray was a graduate of Falls High School and the University of MN where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Ray worked in power generation for four decades in various places around the United...

Daniel Francis Spieker was born on October 22, 1948 to Edward and Frances Spieker. He was born in Alexandria, Minnesota and passed away unexpectedly in Arizona on May 24, 2022. Daniel was an outdoorsman and enjoyed crabbing, fishing, and camping, as well as woodworking; he and his wife Cheri would enjoy the colder months in Arizona. When Daniel was fishing or camping, he enjoyed spending time at his brother's home near Lake of the Woods in Minnesota. Daniel is survived by his...

Lonney Dean Silvernail-King was born May 22, 1949 in Puyallup, WA to Orion John Silvernail, Sr. and Frances Marion Susee, one of 6 children (in order of birth) Bonnie VanLierop-Poole, Elaine Allen, Diane Sowell, Orion John Silvernail, Jr. and Robin Anable.  Lonney is survived by daughter Carrie J. Simm and her 5 children, stepdaughter Chena Blair, 4 sisters and fiancé Della May Johnson.  Lonney served in the Army in Vietnam at age 19-20, loved life including riding his...