All Obituaries

Robert Paul Going, or Bob, to those who knew him, was born in 1930 in Grant, Nebraska to August and Helen Going. The third of seven children, Bob spent his formative years in Nashville, Oregon. After graduating from Eddyville High School, class of 1948, Bob joined the Navy. Serving on the USS Bryce Canyon, Bob spent time in Guam and Japan during the Korean War. Knowing that the Navy was not a career he wished to pursue, Bob was honorably discharged in 1952. He credited the newly instituted...

Frederick M Adolf, age 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and brother, was taken to with his Savior on Sept 3, 2023.  Fred was born to Eric and Frances (Weubbenhorst) Adolf on August 31, 1934 in American Falls, Idaho.  At the age of 9 his family moved to Seaside, Oregon where Fred completed his education, graduating from Seaside High School in 1952.  On June 20, 1954 he joined the United States Air Force.  While in the Air...

Betty L Adolf, age 91, of Spanaway, WA went to be with the Lord on Aug 26, 2023.  Shew was born to Catherine Volk on May 24, 1932, in Des Moines, Iowa.  She attended Visitation grade school and St Joseph Academy High School in Des Moines.  One of her true loves was her schooling at Visitation, now called Holy Family School of Des Moines.  She liked sports and in grade school she pitched for four years on her school/s softball team and they won the league championships all...

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Sarah (Kita) Ellen Hindman announce her passing at the age of seventy-nine. She went peacefully at home in Spanaway WA, on August 25, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves behind her children, Karen (Mike) and Doug (Eleza), her grandchildren Robby (Dani) and Danny (Christmas), her great grandchildren Claire and Addi, and sisters Lydia (Mark) and Linda (Dave). Sarah was born in Minnesota to Donald and Leonore Loyola Howey. Being in a...

James Clinton Sprague was born in Astoria, OR on May 2, 1946, and died July 14, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Diana Frutos Sprague, as well as five stepsons: DeRew (Shearon), Dave, Darin, Doug (Kate), and Damon (Brooke); six grandchildren and one great grandson. Jim is also survived by two brothers, John and Dan Sprague, and a sister, Karen Sprague Forster. Jim's first wife, Dusty Olive, died in 1989. After finishing his schooling in Adak, Alask, Jim was drafted...

Douglas L. Days November 21,1949 - August 7, 2023  Doug Days passed away peacefully after a 5-month battle with cancer.  He is survived by his son, Jake, daughter-in-law Eileen and his 3 beloved grandchildren.  A memorial service and Celebration of Life is being planned for early September. Stay tuned to his FB page for details.  Born at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Yakima, WA to Howard and Edith Days. Doug had one brother Robert Erwin Days. Many family members are...

William James Redd, known to his loved ones as Bill, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023, at the age of 83, in Auburn, Washington from Cancer.  Born on May 29, 1940, in Oakland, California, the son of Spencer and Angelina Redd. Bill was the eldest son of a German Mexican Catholic family with 7 siblings. He grew up in Oakland, where he tried many recreational activities including basketball, art, cooking, and developed a love for music. Bill had many family members in the music...

Elinor Devine, age 92, died on July 29, 2023, in Tacoma, Washington. Born Hazel Elinor Jones on March 5, 1931, to Munson Parish Jones and Hazel Emaline Gates, she was the youngest of five and the only girl. Elinor graduated from Lincoln High School and lived her whole life in Tacoma and Lakewood. She married Robert (Butch) Devine in 1953, after being introduced by friends on a blind date. Elinor was an engaged and beloved mother to her five children; and grandmother, great grandmother,...

Matthew Scott Gaspard, just before his 70th birthday, died from cancer on July 25th, 2023 in the home he built on Anderson Island, WA.  Scott graduated from Puyallup H.S. in 1971 and University of Puget Sound in 1975.  After working five years for state government in Olympia, he worked for the Washington Financial League, a banking trade association, where he was the CEO for 25 years.  Scott also held senior positions dealing with banking policy before retiring in 2014. Scott...

Mildred "Mitty" Katherine Morse-Gregory born March 9, 1927 in Otsego County Michigan passed away on April 29, 2023, in Tacoma, Washington. She was a cherished member in her community, and loved gardening, flowers and birds. Mitty and her high school sweetheart, Ivan “Lee” Gregory, shared a deep love that lasted a lifetime. They met in Harbor Springs High School, where Mitty played the part of Mitty in a school play, and Lee lovingly gave her that name as a...