All Obituaries

Elizabeth Anne (Youngs) Budworth, age 80, passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 19th with her loving husband, Ray, by her side, in her home at Brookdale Allenmore Assisted Living in Tacoma, Washington.  Anne passed just four days before their 58th wedding anniversary.   Elizabeth Anne Youngs was born in 1939 to Curtis and Ruth (Sims) Youngs in Hillsboro, Oregon. Anne was the youngest of six siblings and moved many times during her childhood, graduating from...

On Monday February 3, 2020, Dorothy "Dottie" Komko, loving Mother and loyal friend, passed away at the age of 91. Dottie was born in Youngwood, PA, and lived around the world with her husband, Mike, and her the family.   She made lifelong friends through her military life.  The family settled in Parkland, WA, in the 60's and Dottie worked for Slyter Chair Company for over 25 years.   Dottie had two loves, music and her family and friends. Music was her love,...

Harry Clifford Witt, age 92, of Tacoma, WA passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020, at Arcadia Senior Living.  Harry entered into this life on May 21, 1927 in Sullivan, MO, son of the late John and Dora Dilks Witt. He retired from the United State Air Force and following his military service he was a signaler for The Burlington Railroad.  Harry loved to travel. Survivors include his loving wife, Imogene West Witt; sons, Harry (Rebecca) Witt, Jr., William (Kim) Witt, Bret...

Born February 15, 1943 in Gouverneur, New York, a small town upstate. Passed away January 29, 2020 in University Place Washington. Cindy, as she was known to her friends and family, was married to Doyle Ray Cannon in 1962. They traveled the globe together before Doyle passed in 2006. Cindy worked as a bookkeeper for most of her working career and volunteered at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Cindy is survived by two sons, Joseph and Michael, 4 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.  A...

Kenneth E. Truesdell of Tacoma, WA passed away on Monday February 3, 2020.  He was 73 years old.  Born in Bremerton, WA on November 11, 1946 he was welcomed by the late Edward (Ed) and Dorothy (Dot) Truesdell.  Ken graduated from Centralia High School in 1965 and joined the Navy that same year proudly serving our country until 1970.  He worked in sales at Huttig Building Products until his retirement in 2014.  Ken enjoyed playing golf with friends, reading, and...

Warren Keith Duncan died on January 31, 2020 at the age of 72.  Born in Novinger, MO on April 17, 1947 to Lloyd and Mary Duncan, he was always one to work hard and play harder.  Upon adulthood he joined the United States Navy where he proudly served during the Vietnam Era and later retired.  He raised beautiful children, loved amazing grandchildren, and never spent a day holding onto regret.  Warren was an avid fisherman, patriot, and car tinkerer.  He was well known...

Paul Christian Wold, age 79, died on December 18, 2019. He was born the 21st of August 1940 to Clifford E. and Gudron (Bolstad) Wold in Seattle, WA.  Paul is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn; sons Norman (Nolene) Wold of Tacoma, WA, Lorin Wold of Renton, WA; granddaughters Sara and Anna of Bellingham, WA. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday January 25th, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Nativity Lutheran Church, 17707 140th Ave SE Renton, WA, a reception for fellowship will...

Richard was born in Enshih, China, on January 5, 1925, to the Reverend Herman Richard and Edna Klein, who were LCMS missionaries to the Hankow region of China.  He was the second oldest of eleven brothers and sisters. He spent the first twelve years of his life in China before moving to the United States...

Lynn Mary Coffman, 64 of Tacoma, WA died on December 16, 2019 in Quincy, WA as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Lynn lived in the Puget Sound region for about 50 years. She was born on September 27, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She received her BA from Puget Sound University in 1979.  Later in Life she returned to school to study Opticianry and received her AA from Seattle Central Community College in 1993. Lynn taught homemaking in the Tacoma Public School system for...

Ronald Gene Pietz left us for his Heavenly Father early Saturday morning, December 21, 2019.  Ron was very proud of his service in the United States Marine Corp.  Ron worked for Wonder Bread Bakery for 32 years before retiring in 1993.  He spent his retirement as a house husband and he also enjoyed cooking.  Ron was born in Fargo, North Dakota on May 4, 1940 to Reuben and Alice Pietz.  He grew up in Tacoma, attending Lister Elementary, Gault Junior High, and Lincoln...