All Obituaries

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.

Beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend left to be with the Lord on September 10, 2018. He joins his parents, Felipa L. Balisi and Roman T. Balisi Sr. in Heaven. He is survived by his siblings Ester Hornis (Stepfan), Erlinda Salido (Carlos), Lilian Balingit, Edita Bernardo (Eddie), and numerous nieces and nephews.  Rest in Peace.

The story about Doris's amazing life will be available soon.

Ruth Irene McMillan died on August 30, 2018.  She was 81 years old.  Born to Clarence and Anna Neal in the spring of 1937, Ruth was one of six beloved children.  The Neal family were their own band of merry players and they shared their hearts through the gift of song.  Every week Ruth and her siblings would walk to the Puyallup radio station and sing live for local listeners.  Theirs was a family of both blood and spirit.  Growing up together they shared a love...

Joseph Henry Harrison died on August 17, 2018.  He was 81 years old.  Joe filled his time with friends, family, and afternoons getting his hands dirty playing in his garage.  He was a pushover when it came to family, especially his grandchildren, and spent many afternoons with barrettes, hair combs, and the occasional sparkle in his hair.  A lover of golf, the outdoors, the refined style of camping that takes place in RVs, Joe excitedly embraced his piece of earth. ...

Mark Robert Whitman died on September 2, 2018 at the age of 49.  Born January 28, 1969 to Douglas Whitman and Linda Challstrom, Mark was always a creative soul.  He loved to take things apart, especially if it had a motor.  Anything from a Harley to RC airplanes was fair game to his tinkering hands.  He loved rebuilding cars, customizing his treasures, and collecting the odd gun or two.  He was whip smart and his fascination with creatures fueled his creative spark...

Patricia Mary Hagen was born on March 17, 1935 and left us on August 16, 2018.  She was 83 years old.  She rejoins her husband Roger and her son Michael who went to God before her.  Born to Paul and Margaret Ebensteiner, Pat was easy to love and loved others easily.  She never entered a room that didn’t soon contain a friend.  An inquisitive lady who loved puzzles, card games, and Scrabble, Pat was always ready to play a game or two.  Not only was she whip...

Elizabeth Jean Millner died on August 14th, 2018.  She was 97 years old.  Born on March 8th, 1921 to William and Annie Mitchell, Elizabeth was Pacific Northwest born and raised.  She started her life in the sleepy town of Corvallis, Oregon before eventually deeming Washington home.  Elizabeth tragically lost her first love, Charles Cecil Williams, at sea while he was abroad with the Coast Guard.  But Elizabeth knew that hope and love bloomed where you let them...

Jean Kathleen Belden died on August 19, 2018.  She was 78 years old.  Born in May of 1940 to William and Elda Belden, Jean was always a child at heart who loved the simple things in life.  She rose with the sun each morning to greet the world and attend morning chapel services.  Jean loved to raise her voice to God and sing. Everything from a heavenly hymn to “You Are My Sunshine” was fair game to her musical soul.  She loved putting together puzzles and...

Earl Dene Dilling passed away quietly In Tacoma, Washington on Wednesday August 29, 2018.  He was 87 years old.  Born on April 7, 1931 in Erick, Oklahoma to Clarence and Sadie Dilling, Earl struck out on his own and enlisted in the United States Army in 1949 at 18.  He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington where he eventually met and married a local woman named Edna L. Miller.  He proudly served his country and completed tours of duty in both Korea and Vietnam before...