All Obituaries

Rev. Donald A. Clinton of Gig Harbor, Washington died on August 9, 2019, at the age of 92. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Carter and Ruth Clinton. He enlisted in the Navy at age of 17 and served 2 years until 1945. He attended Wittenberg University and Hamma Divinity School in Springfield, Ohio. After graduating he moved with his wife and young son to the Pacific Northwest where he served Lutheran congregations for nearly 50 years. He married Audrey Clinton in 1973. Don was a devoted...

Coral Jean Miller was born at home in Mineral, Washington on July 7, 1936 to Roland and Lenora (Sally) Harting.  Her mother was from the pioneer Scalf family.  Jean passed away on September 7, 2019 at the age of 83.  Jean, who was raised in Elbe and Ashford, graduated from Eatonville High School in 1954.  Most of her life was spent in Pierce County close to her birthplace.  At the University of Washington, she trained as a nurse and later cared for patients at...

Emil Leroy Hrvatin was born on March 25, 1927 in Tacoma, Washington.  He passed away from natural causes on September 4, 2019 at the age of 92.  Emil spent his life as the devoted husband of Diane, who preceded him in death.  He also served his country during WWII, helped raise a beautiful family, retired from the City of Tacoma after 35 years, and spent as much time as possible bowling, golfing, and enjoying life.  Emil leaves behind his beloved children John, Kevin, and...

Sally Ann Lynn was born June 8, 1938 in Tacoma, Washington and died peacefully on Saturday June 29, 2019 with her husband, John, at her side.  Sally was a 1956 graduate of Clover Park High School and a 1960 graduate of Washington State University.  After graduating she returned to Tacoma and worked at Jesse O. Thomas Real Estate Company and obtained her real estate sales license.  On July 8, 1961 she married John M. Lynn at First Baptist Church.  They lived in both Tacoma...

William (Bill) A. Albro, Colonel USAF Ret., passed away on August 5th, 2019, at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA, after losing his battle with cancer.  Born in Newport, RI on September 30th, 1939, Bill was the son of the late Arthur A. and Louise (Deblois) Albro, JR, and enjoyed his childhood along with his two sisters Phyllis (Raymond) Armbrust, and the late Linda (Bob) Burkitt. He started his relationship with the military in JR. ROTC at Rodgers High School...

Erroll Claud Stevens lived a long and happy life.  It started on August 1, 1922 in Orting, Washington and came to an end in Chehalis, Washington on August 12, 2019.  His 97 years were filled with romance, adventure, and tomatoes.  After graduating from Lincoln High School, Erroll followed his brother and quickly joined the Navy.  He served during World War II and was proud to have been part of the armed forces.  For 61 years he was married to the love of his life,...

It is with great sorrow that we announce George has departed on his final road trip. Please share a favorite memory on the tribute page, and sign the on-line guest book.

Robert (Woody) Wood of Roy, WA passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on July 20, 2019. He was born in Hazel Park, MI on January 8th, 1947 to Alex and Trudy Wood.  Robert grew up in Hazel Park and joined the Army after he left school.  Robert was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam.  He met and married Dolores (Dee) Knopes at Ft. Ritchie, MD where they were both stationed.  They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary this...

Please share a memory of Gary on the Tribute page for his family to enjoy.

Robert J. Batter passed away peacefully in Tacoma on July 1, 2019 at the age of 86.  Born in Cumbola, Pennsylvania in December of 1932, he had three brothers and one sister.  Bob retired from the US Army after 20 years of service, and two tours of duty in Vietnam, as a Chief Warrant Officer.  Bob enjoyed going to car shows in his restored 1933 Ford truck, fishing and boating with Joy on Riffe Lake, bowling, gambling, Friday night burgers with the boys at the Shamrock Tavern,...