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Obituaries (or In Memoriams for that form) printed in The News Tribune, including both text and photos, can appear on TheNewsTribune.com for an additional charge and are archived indefinitely in TheNewsTribune.com's searchable database. Funeral Service Notices are not archived and consist of current listings from many area funeral homes.












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| Elsie Jean Dorsey 9/29/1928 to 6/29/2009 Preceded in death by her husband Richard, survived by her 2 children, 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Graveside services 10:00 Monday, July 6, 2009, Mountain View, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood WA 98499, 253-584-0252. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 4818 E. Portland, Ave, Tacoma WA 98404. Pub Date: 7/2/2009 |
| Helen M. Dail Age 86, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2009. Her memorial is scheduled for Friday, July 3rd at Mountain View Cemetery in the Garden Chapel. The service begins at 1:00 p.m. Pre-ceremony viewing is arranged for Thursday, July 2nd at Mountain View Cemetery. Helen was born in Drumheller, Alberta in 1922 to Joseph and Pauline Burzynski. Helen was preceded in death by her sisters Ann Burzynski and Carol Zarski. She is survived by her children Alex Dail and June Lowe, as well as her sisters Josie Rutar, Loretta Sauers, Louise Gilley, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Canada. She was loved and respected by her family and friends. Pub Date: 7/2/2009 |
| Bonita June Kilian Bonita June Kilian, 83, of Arlington, Washington died Tuesday, June 28, 2009 at her home in Arlington. She was born on June 28, 1926 in Tacoma, Washington, the daughter of Syver and Anna (Rud) Olson. Bonita was raised in Tacoma and married John Kilian right after World War II ended. She was a homemaker and also worked as a secretary for the University of Oregon and The Torrington Bearing Company. The couple moved to Alaska where their first four children were born. From Alaska, the family moved to Federal Way, WA, The Dalles, OR, Tucson, AZ, Eugene, OR, and Seattle, WA. Following their retirement, John and Bonita moved to Cortes Island, B.C., living there for thirteen years before returning to Washington and settling in Arlington. While living on Cortes Island, Bonita sang with the Cortes Singers. Bonita loved cooking, sewing, gardening, and traveling. Her latest project was making quilts for all of her great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Mary Parish in Anacortes, WA. Bonita is survived by her husband, John C. Kilian of Arlington; son, James T. Kilian of Mountlake Terrace, WA; daughters, Theresa L. Benshoof of Seattle, Judith A. Benshoof of Fairbanks, AK, Mary E. Sheetz of Seattle, Ella M. Gray of Seattle, and Barbara D. Pearce of Seattle; grandchildren, Seth, Amy, Andrew, Tina, Christopher, Kala, Steven, Aaron, John, Molly, Evan, Leah, Sarah, Anthony, and Hannah; and five great-grandchildren, Manny, Katrina, Bess, Jayden, and Lily. Rosary will be held at 10:15 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2009 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Anacortes. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Father Vu Tran officiating. Interment will be at Grand View Cemetery in Anacortes. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Bonita, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com . Pub Date: 7/2/2009 |
| Diane M. (Kennedy) Kiske Diane Marie (Kennedy) Kiske born March 27, 1949 and died peacefully on June 28, 2009 after a 3-1/2 year battle with cancer. Diane grew up in Tacoma, graduated from Curtis High School in 1967, and eventually made her home in North Bend, WA. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, John; three loving sons- Shawn, Justin (Gina), and Jack; her father Jack Kennedy; sister Judi (Charlie) Leavins; and brother Archie Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her mother Mildred Kennedy and sister Sherry Kennedy Steinlight. Please share memories and sign the guest book at dignitymemorial.com Pub Date: 7/2/2009 |
| Doris D. Johnston Doris D. Johnston Age 75, passed away at home on June 26 2009. She is survived by her sister, her 3 children, 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren, as well as many other loving friends and relatives. A service will be held at Puyallup Evangelical Church in the Best Western Park Plaza, 620 South Hill Park Drive, on July 12th at 1:00. Reception following. Pub Date: 7/2/2009 |
| Frederick James Felch Frederick James (Jim) Felch passed away quietly on June 28th at the age of 53, surrounded by friends and family. He will be remembered for his quick wit and his life-long goal of helping others. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Andrea. He will be remembered by his wife Linda, son Christopher, daughter Brandy (Brittany), grandchildren Taylor, Savannah, and Caleb Kamke, his mother Laura, and sisters Nancy Wagner and Carla Gould. No funeral will be held; a private remembrance will be held at a later date. Jim will be interred at Haven of Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Kamke Kids College Fund at the Pt. Fosdick Branch of Bank of America. Pub Date: 7/2/2009 |
| Richard L. Roberts, June 28, 2009 Age 82 is survived by many family members & friends. A memorial service will be held later at Tahoma National Cemetery. Remembrances suggested to charity of you choice. Arrangements: COLUMBIA FUNERAL HOME. Pub Date: 7/2/2009 |
| Lenette Pollard Lenette was born February 8, 1938 in Oakland, California to Ethel Cecilia Pease and Leonard Huber. She passed away June 25, 2009. Lenette lived in Portland, Oregon during her early childhood years, then with her aunt Mary Fitzgerald in Marysville, Washington until age seven. Her mother Ethel was remarried to Eric Johanson in 1947 and moved to Ballard, Washington at age nine. She had a step-brother, Eric, and step-sister, Rosanne, from Erics earlier marriage. Lenette graduated from Ballard High School in 1956, and attended the University of Washington for two years. Lenette followed a study program in medical technology. She withdrew from college shortly after marriage, but continued her education with some extension classes. Lenette and Robert married on February 28, 1958 at Crown Lutheran Church in Ballard by Pastor G.B. Rundstrom. She met her love Robert at James Monroe Junior High School in Ballard. Lenette worked as secretary to the Dean of the University of Washington Medical School from 1960 to 1964. During this time Lenette and family moved to Edgewood in July of 1964. Lenette worked in the dental practice for the next 43 years as office manager, dental assistant, and receptionist. During this 43-year period Lenette raised two sons, taught Sunday school, vacation bible school, and was an active member of many local womens clubs. Lenette was an active part of the dental practice as it expanded to a satellite practice in the San Juan Islands. The home port was Fishermans Bay on Lopez Island. This two-day-a-week practice was to last 23 years. Lenettes hobbies included skiing, spinning, knitting, sewing, gardening, calligraphy, painting, and swimming. Lenettes early athletic interest in skiing led to participation in ski patrol and some competitive giant slalom events. Her enthusiasm for skiing was passed on to her husband and sons Rob and Chris. Lenette took great pride in the accomplishments of her sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. Any mention of achievement by her grandchildren was sure to bring a smile to her. Lenette retired in 2007 due to failing health. Her long six-year battle with cancer was more than she could conquer. She left this life at 2:30 p.m. June 25, 2009. This world lost a wonderful soul, wife, mother, and grandmother. Robert lost his best friend and the treasure of his life. Survivors include her children, Robert Pollard Jr. (Belinda) and Chris Pollard (Bonnie), and grandchildren Robert Pollard III, Trevor Pollard, Erica Pollard and Andrew Pollard. Memorial service 2 p.m. July 5, 2009 at Mt. View Lutheran Church, Edgewood, WA. Pub Date: 7/2/2009 |
| VIRGINIA "MITZI" TURNER Mitzi Turner died peacefully with her family around her on June 30, 2009 following complications from a heart attack. Mitzi was 93 years old. She was born in Enumclaw, Washington on February 27, 1916. She was the second eldest of 6 sisters and 1 brother. Mitzi married William Bill Turner in 1931 and lived until her death in their family home in Sumner, Washington. Besides raising two children, she worked throughout her life. Her last position was a baker for the Sumner school lunch program. She routinely made cookies, rolls and buns, and bread for the entire school district. Mitzi was most famous for her cinnamon rolls, however. Mitzi was continually requested to make them for friends, family or to donate them to charity events. Until her death, Mitzi lived unassisted at her home, volunteered twice a week at the Sumner food bank, was active in her church, belonged to a knitting club and raised her own vegetables and flowers in her garden. Mitzi was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Bill and is survived by her daughter Marilyn Crawley of Lacy Washington, son Jim Turner of Vancouver, Washington, sister Barbara Hilde of Enterprise, Oregon, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church at 623 9th Ave SW Puyallup, Washington at 1 oclock in the afternoon on July 7, 2009. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association or the Sumner food bank. Pub Date: 7/2/2009 |
| Ruth Mozzelle Overman Mom passed peacefully at her home on Lake Tapps at the age of 89. She now is in heaven with her husband Irvin, sons, Larry, Glen, and Neil. We love you Mom Linda, Gerene, all your relations. Celebration of life August 2nd Lake Tapps. Pub Date: 7/2/2009 |
| David John Both July 2, 1952 - January 29, 1983 Your bright star in the sky that will never be forgotten. My brother and best friend I know your with your true father Jesus. Love you forever, your brother Ronald. Pub Date: 7/2/2009 |
| IGNACIO O. DURAN, Sr., IGNACIO O. DURAN, Sr., passed away peacefully on June 27, 2009 in Puyallup. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 3pm at Yahn and Son Funeral Home, Auburn. (253) 833-8877. Pub Date: 7/1/2009 |
| THE NEWS TRIBUNE LOBBY WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009 In Observance of INDEPENDENCE DAY The legal desk will be closed. The obituary desk will be open between 12:00p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Obituary notices will be accepted by fax or email only . (253) 597-8605 FAX (253) 597-8473 Email: obits@thenewstribune.com Pub Date: 6/25/2009 |

