Yolanda Marie Mariani
Yolanda Marie Mariani passed away Sept. 19, at Silver Oaks Nursing Manor, in Livermore Calif.
Yolanda was born in Tacoma, on March 21, 1915, came to Eatonville when she was six months old and was a lifetime resident.
Yolanda was married in 1934 to Silvio Mariani. She was a certified grader with the Eatonville Lumber Company during World War II. Yolanda also worked at Barney's Corner, Babe's Cafe and owned a laundromat in Eatonville. She retired after working 25 years at the Eatonville liquor store. Yolanda was a member of the Catholic Church, a charter member of the Eagles and served on the town planning commission. She had volunteered for the Eatonville Senior Mealsite since 1980 and was truly a pillar of the community.
Yolanda was preceded in death by her husband Silvio Mariani; father Gugliemo Buti; mother Gulia Buti; sister Gina Romani; brothers Titi and James Buti and cousin Silvio Ray Buti.
Yolanda leaves behind cousins Kenneth, Michael and Margaret Buti, Faye Plummer, Carolyn Valentine, Darrin and Lynette Valentine; numerous cousins in California; a cousin in France and many close friends which she considered her family.
Services will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 229 Antonie Ave. N., Eatonville, on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m.
Barbara D. Tripp
Barbara D. Tripp, 87, born March 20, 1910 in Chester, Connecticut, died Sept. 25, 1997 in Tacoma. Barbara is survived by her son, Barry L. Jamieson and his wife, Bertha of Eatonville; a granddaughter, Barbara Jamieson of Springfield, Ore. and three great-nieces in Connecticut.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Eatonville Assembly of God Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Eatonville Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Dryer Mortuary.
Laurinda Sue (Renkert) Bjork
Laurinda Bjork, beloved daughter, mother, companion and sister, died suddenly Sept. 26, 1997 of a heart attack. Born April 19, 1965. She went to school in Eatonville, where she graduated in 1984. Her favorite things were spending time with her family and playing bingo.
Laurie always had a way to make people laugh. She struggled for seven courageous years with MS. She never let that stop her.
She leaves behind the children she lived for: Krystal, eight and Daniel, seven; her mother and father who adored her, Melvin and Marleen Renkert of Eatonville; sisters Tina of Spokane, Melinda (Chris) of Tacoma of Tacoma; brother Melvin II "Buddy" (Elizabeth) of Eatonville, cherished companion Jess Iman; numerous nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles and many, many friends. Her family will love and miss her greatly.
Funeral services will be held at Fir Lane Memorial on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. Donations can be made in her name at any Key Bank.
Frank E. Sutherlin
Frank E. Sutherlin, an Eatonville resident for seven years, died Sept. 23, 1997.
He was born July 10, 1925. Frank is survived by his sister Doris N. Gruey of California.
Frank was a contributing citizen as a N.W. Trek docent, a member of the Ohop Grange and an Eagles member. He was a retired civil engineer, pilot and instructor and a WWII Army veteran.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997 at 10 a.m. at Northwest Trek Theatre, in Eatonville Wash.
Travis Dustin Misner
Travis Misner was born in Puyallup on August 8, 1979 and died October 3, 1997 in a traffic accident in South Prairie.
Travis is survived by parents Lynn and Sheryl Schlotterbeck of Eatonville and sisters Lynnette Martinelli and Schilo Misner. Travis was involved in sports from a young age and was to graduate in 1998.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, Oct 9 in the Eatonville High School cafeteria at 12:30 p.m.
Viewing will be all day Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Mountain View Memorial Park in Lakewood across from Clover Park Community College.
Key Bank has set up an account for remembrances. The account number is 471309013202. Deposits may be made at any Key Bank. Flowers and cards may be sent to the Eatonville High School.
Travis was loved by all who met him and will be lovingly remembered by family and friends.
Roy E. Spjut
May 1916 - November 1997
Roy E. Spjut of Alder passed away Nov. 3, 1997. He was born May 1, 1916 in Everett. Roy retired from Pacific N.W. Bell in 1972.
Survivors include his wife Charlotte; daughter Lisa (Steve) Parks of Burien; stepchildren, Jan Mitchel Luze of Lakewood, Wayne (Kathy) Mitchel of Marysville, Douglas (Jackie) Mitchel of Calif. and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Nov. 7 at Fir Lane Memorial Chapel, arrangements by Fire Lane Funeral Home.
Harley J. Van Eaton Sr.
Harley Van Eaton died on Nov. 4, 1997 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in his father's house in Eatonville on Nov. 30,1925. Harley joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 and was home to graduate with his class. As a home-grown son of Eatonville, he defended his country in World War II, where he fought in battle conditions as a gunner on the U.S. Boston, serving under "Bull" Halsey with the Third Fleet.
After the war he married Billie Rotter and had two sons. Later, as a young man, he left Eatonville the Walker Brothers Logging Co. to log out of Redwood Creek Valley, CA. Throughout his life he hunted and fished with his tow sons.
As the years passed he outlived all the original loggers from Washington. He died at age 71. He lived his last ten years in Kingman, AZ.[
Harley was a grandson of Thomas Cobb Van Eaton, the founder of the town of Eatonville.
He is survived by his two sons, Jamie Van Eaton of Redding, CA, Donald Van Eaton of Kodiak, AK; four grandchildren; his siblings, Mary Jane Elkins of Bellingham, Thomas Frank Van Eaton, Fr. of San Jose, CA, Jackie Parnell of Eatonville and Betty Myers of Sun Lakes, AZ; and many aunts, uncles, cousins nieces and nephews. Harley was a gentle man, he will be missed.
Memorial services were held Nov. 15, 1997. The family suggests memorials to the Eatonville Methodist Church.
Ruth Williams
Ruth Williams, 81, of Eatonville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997, at Saint Peter's Hospital in Olympia. Ruth was born in Hoquiam Oct. 20, 1916 to Thomas and Amy J. Anderson. Her family moved to Eatonville in 1930 when she was 14 years old. Ruth graduated from Eatonville High School in 1933. In 1937 she married Cecil Williams. On Sept. 27, 1997 they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Ruth will be best remembered by those in the area as well as the many alumni of Eatonville High School for the 22 years she dedicated her time and service as secretary to the superintendent at E.H.S.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Cecil Williams, two sons; Jon Williams of Olympia and Rich Williams of Tacoma, a sister, Gwen Morgan of San Jose, Calif. and a brother, Ted Anderson of Longview.
At her request, no services will be held. Private interment
to be held in Eatonville, Wash. Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, 315 Martin Luther King Way, Tacoma, Wash. 98405. Arrangements by Dryer Mortuary.
Calvin "Cal" Floyd Williams
1923 - 1997
Cal Williams, 74, born July 29, 1923 passed away Nov. 29, 1997. He was a retired Sr. Chief MSGT for the U.S. Air Force, retired from Mount Rainier National Park as a heavy duty mechanic, a former Moose and retired Air Force Sergeant. He had a great love for horses, being involved in rodeos, packing horses and riding in the back country. He is survived by a son, Mike Rawls of Yelm; daughters Pat Kimbly of Wyoming and Willie Goble of Roy; a brother, Mahpuyafma "Rattling Cloud" Williams of South Dakota; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at McKenna Community Church on Dec. 6. Arrangements by Tuell-McKee Funeral Home.
Norman W. Hartline
"Gone fishing"
Norman W. Hartline, 84, of Eatonville passed away Dec. 3, 1997. He was born to Alpha E. and Vance N. Hartline in Fisk, Missouri, June 8, 1913. He liked to hunt, trap and was an avid fisherman. He served with the 405th Bomb Squad during WWII in the South Pacific and was awarded six bronze stars and the good conduct medal. After the service, he worked as a barber in Sunnyside, Goldendale, Sumner and in Eatonville since 1980. He is survived by two brothers: John (Shirley) Hartline of Quincy, Wash and Bill (Celena) Hartline of Branson, Missouri; sisters Sylvia (Chuck) Cole of Las Vegas, Nevada, Louise (Cecil) Hughes of Eatonville, Betty Sadler of Redmond, Wash. and Barbara (Tom) Epps of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margaret and three brothers. Graveside services were held Dec. 8 at the Eatonville Cemetery. Note from the family: We would like to give a special thanks to Belinda Cook and all her staff for giving Norman such good care, along with Dr. Tom Van Eaton. They were all with us just before Norman's last hours. And to our pharmacist Kirk Heinz, Helga Vaughn, his neighbor. They gave us lots of support for which we will be eternally grateful. Arrangements by Dryer Mortuary.
Nadine Claire Decker
Nadine Claire Decker was born on April 4, 1927 and died in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on Dec. 7, 1997.
She was a resident of Eatonville for many years and was a granddaughter of Eugene Larin, long-time publisher and editor of the Eatonville Dispatch, and Margaret Larin.
Nadine was severely afflicted with cerebral palsy but thanks to the unfailing devotion and encouragement of her mother, was able to do the most with what she had.
The only part of her body over which she had control was her left foot and her mother designed a special shoe so that Nadine could use a typewriter. Her intelligence and sensitivity revealed itself in her writings.
She is predeceased by her mother Dorothy.
Survivors are: Her brother Melford (Toby) Decker of Richmond. Calif; sister Margaret Loso of Crescent City, Calif.; Aunt Ruth Mary Barrett of Tacoma; Aunt Lou-Ann Vaughn of Eatonville; several nieces and nephews.
Nancy H. Tucker Givich
Born in the hills of Kentucky, on Nov. 3, 1918 to Zora and Kenny Swope, with sisters, Louise, Mabel and brother A.D., she learned early in life how to study the bible, accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and spent the rest of her life telling people, young and old, about the salvation they can have through acceptance of Christ into their lives. She married William R. Tucker and spent the war years working for support of our troops. On Jan. 10, 1954 she bore her only child, William Roy Tucker, Jr.
Nancy spent years teaching children and young people in the word in Kentucky. She planted many seeds for the Lord and was a member of the Homemakers Group.
In 1978, she moved to Coos Bay, Oregon as a Baptist missionary and began a community involvement of teaching children about Jesus, Clowning for Christ, working long hours with homemakers and playing spirited music on the piano at retirement centers and any community event that would allow her to share the news of Jesus Christ.
She married Al Givich and with him involved herself in the Eagles, Elks and Jazz Club. After his death she continued her work for the Lord in whatever opportunity He gave her.
In October, 1997 she moved to her son and daughter -in-law's (Roy and Kay Tucker) home in Eatonville to disciple personally within their home to her grandchildren Blue Tucker, Dara and Dax Koho and attended Living Word Assembly of God Church. Each of us have been truly blessed to have had our lives touched by this warrior for Christ.
In keeping with her wishes a community memorial service was held Dec. 1 in the Ceremonial Room of the Eagles Hall in Coos Bay.
Wanda Leah Rusinko
Wanda Rusinko passed away April 23, 1997. She was born Sept. 7, 1922. Survivors include son Dale Rusinko (Debbie) daughter Nancy Rusinko; granddaughters Shellie Williams (James), Kim Bearteet (Donnie); grandson Scott Rusinko (Lisa); great-grandchildren Angel Millner (Todd), Amanda Ballard (Chris), Richard and Tonya Bearteet, Peggy Williams and Rebekah Rusink.
The family would like to extend an invitation to a memorial barbecue potluck to celebrate Wanda's life, May 3, beginning at 2 p.m., at 119 Nisqually Way, in Ashford. Call (360) 569-2909 for directions.
Shanene Chiarolla
Shanene Michelle Chiarolla passed away April 30, 1997. She was the 19-year-old beloved owner of J.B. Royal and Riley. She was an excellent horse rider, trainer and jumper; her aspirations were to become a veterinarian.
She is survived by her father, Dennis M. Chiarolla, Sr.; mother Sharon; brothers and sisters, Theresa Holt, DJ, Shaun and Christy. We loved her very much and she will be deeply missed.
A memorial service was held May 6 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Graham. Plants from the service will be placed in a special garden in her memory. Arrangements by Dryer Mortuary.
Marie Lois French Disch
Marie Disch was born September 29, 1905 in Onida, S.D. and passed away, at the age of 91, of natural causes on May 8, 1997, in Puyallup. She lived all her adult life in the Tacoma area. Marie married Tom Disch June 30, 1928. She was active up until her death and she enjoyed playing cards, camping and socializing, especially with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom, of 57 years and daughters Therese (Disch) Rao and Geraldine Bowser (Bill).
Survivors include: Her daughters Irene Kirpes (Dick) of Olympia, Lorraine Lamb (Dave) of Olympia, Judy Skipworth (Skip) of Puyallup, Sally Johnson of Purdy, Wash., Diane Figgins (Rich) of Walsh, Colo.,and Susan Stranik (Dennis) of Eatonville; Sons Tom Disch (Shirley Ann) of Clackamas, Ore., Dennis Disch of Tacoma and Gary Disch (Debbie) of Eatonville; 55 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Vigil Services were held May 11 and a Funeral mass was held the following morning at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Tacoma. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
Shannon Drennan
Shannon was born December 4, 1963, in Torrance, Calif. She passed on to be with the Lord on May 17, 1996 after a brief illness.
She had resided with her two children, Chad and Jacque in Eatonville.
Shannon is also survived by her grandmother, Hazel Cottrell, of Sunnyvale, Calif; parents, Ken and Bev Wilson, of Graham; brother, Dale Wilson and his wife Ocean, niece, Briana Shannon, of Westminster, Calif; sister, Michelle Kolby and her husband Mike, niece and nephew, Ryan and Amber, of Eatonville and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Her family and friends will always cherish her memory, remember her laughter, her strength of character, her determination to provide a good home and family life for Chad and Jacque as a single parent and as a loving mother, her great artistic abilities and her donation of organs so others may live on through her. All the good times which were shared will be held dear to those who knew Shannon.
Her family would like to extend the following personal message:
We wish to express our heartfelt love and thanks to family and friends, wonderful neighbors, employees and friends at Ropak, the company Shannon worked for, for all the kindnesses and love expressed during her illness and since her passing. We truly could not have gotten through this first year without all your love and support. We have truly been blessed by all of you. Thank you.
We miss you so much, Shannon. Our thoughts, love, are with you every minute. A part of us left with you. We look forward to the time we are all together again.
Donna Marie Johnson
Donna Marie Johnson (Harper), born January 23, 1935 in Tacoma, Wash., passed away May 23 at Good Samaritan Hospital. After graduating in 1953 from Lincoln High School in Tacoma, she married Olen Johnson Jr. in Chapel #1 at McChord A.F.B. She is survived by her loving husband Olen Johnson Jr. of Eatonville, her son Olen J Johnson III of Spokane, Wash., daughter and son-in-law Kathleen and Larry Veneklasen of Apache Junction, Ariz., son John T. Johnson of Morton, Wash., son Jody H. Johnson of Eatonville and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jean and John Sorter of Hot Springs, Ariz. She also had eight other brothers and sisters all living in the immediate area, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Dearly loved also by her grandchildren Courtney Johnson of Valdez, Ala., Tawny Johnson of Morton, Chris Johnson of Little Rock, Ark., and Mark World of Puyallup. The following is a poem given to her by her daughter on Mothers Day and felt by all:
AN ANGEL BEFORE ME...Just now I am beginning to understand some of the challenges you have had, with all of the struggles that life dealt you rarely saw you sad. You are my encouragement, my strength and wisdom every day, with guidance and love in good times and bad you always know what to say. You must have had times when you needed a shoulder or someone to talk to about life. You must have had times when we didn't understand and you needed someone to hold you tight. What do you have to show for all you have done? Do you realize the lives you have touched? All the caring and understanding you have given in this world and you continue to give so much. It must be difficult to be the only one we depend on for everything. Do you know how proud we are of you? I wonder where you have hidden your wings. For you must be an angel... that would explain it sent down from the heavens above. To show all this world, three sons and one daughter, the true meaning of Love. The greatest compliment I could receive in this life, and I hope someday it will be, is that I am as wise and caring, full of love and understanding as my mother was before me.
This loving and caring person will be missed by all yet our hearts filled with the joy of knowing we were a part of her life. Services will be held at the Living Word Assembly of God (formally Eatonville Baptist Church) at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 31. Reception to be announced at a later date. The family has requested that rather than flowers, donations be sent to the Key Bank in Eatonville with donations being given to the Order of the Amaranth Cancer Research.
James H. Paulsen
James H. Paulsen, 78, born Jan. 27, 1919, in Tacoma, died May 22, 1997. He was a graduate of Stadium High School, class of 1937. On Aug. 23, 1939 he married Shirley F. Brooks in Tacoma. James was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army. He worked as a truck driver for 33 years, retiring form Garrett Freightliner on April 1, 1981. James enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodcarving and was a born again Christian. He is survived by his wife Shirley; children Arthur (Betty) Paulsen of Lynnwood, Karen Margaret (Don) Franklin and Vicki Marie (Ted) Gemmell all of Eatonville; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Don C. Paulsen of Shelton and sister Madeline A. West of Lacey. A memorial Service will be held May 31, at 2 p.m., at the Eatonville United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Tacoma Rescue Mission or the Eatonville Fire Department. Arrangements by Dryer Mortuary.
Wynn H. Radcliffe
Wynn Radcliffe was born in Tacoma in 1917 and passed away on May 20, 1997. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1937 and served in the Navy during World War II. Wynn worked as an electrician for Tacoma City Light, retiring in 1976 after a 30 year career which included extended assignments to the Cushman and La Grand Hydro Projects. IBEW Local 483 recently honored Wynn for his 50 years of membership in the union.
Wynn's retired years were spent at his home on Lake Tanwax with annual winter stays in Arizona. He was an avid fisherman who patiently taught his grandsons to fish. For his family this was a treasured gift from a very gentle man. Wynn will be greatly missed by his family who loved him and the many friends he made throughout his life.
Survivors include Evelyn, his wife and best friend of 55 years; their daughter Wendy (Fortner) of Casa Grande, Ariz., their daughter Christine (Marcotte) and grandsons Brian and Scott of Bonney Lake.
A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at the Eatonville Methodist Church in Eatonville on May 29, beginning at 1 p.m. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Good Samaritan Hospital for the care they provided Wynn in his last illness.
Betty Ellen Robbie
Betty Ellen Robbie was born May 25, 1930 and passed away May 19, 1997. Her family loved her very much and know she is now working in her garden in heaven. She was the loving wife of John Robbie. She will be missed dearly by her husband of 50 years, children Karol Mettler, Karen Vojtecky and Brad Robbie and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ovarian cancer research.
Meryl Green Pruitt
Meryl Pruitt, born Oct. 13, 1921 in Edwall, WA, died in the loving company of her family, June 1, 1997, at the age of 75. Meryl founded the Pioneer Museum in Eatonville and the Children's Museum in Seattle. She touched the lives of thousands of Puget Sound children by developing the concept of hands-on exploration of history.
Meryl is survived by many loving children and family members including, five sisters; adult children and spouses Freeman and Jean, Tim, Marcus, Danelle, Wes and Patricia, Steve, Kerry, Sharon, Mark and Valerie Pruitt Sivertson, Doug and Merri Pruitt McBride; 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Meryl had Parkinson's Disease in her later years, she was a resident of Eatonville for some 29 years. A service to celebrate Meryl's life and pay tribute to her extraordinary contribution was held at the United Methodist Church, June 5. A public dedication of the Meryl Pruitt Memorial at the Pioneer Farm Museum will be held June 22, at 3:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Meryl Green Pruitt Pioneer Farm Memorial Fund at First Community Bank, 121 Washington Ave. N. Eatonville, WA 98328.
In Loving Memory of
Janet Bramhall Rodgers
Janet (Millie) Amelia Bramhall Rodgers, born in Hearts Content, Newfoundland, Canada, on Feb. 6, 1931, quietly passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on July 27, 1997. She resided in Eatonville.
Janet's love and guidance will be greatly missed by her devoted and loving husband of 47 years, Thomas M. Bramhall; their daughter, Lois Watson-Bramhall, of the home; sons, Thomas Wayne and family of Eatonville, Earl Emmetter and family of Salt Lake City, Harold George and family of Bandon, OR, Donald Harry and Shirley of Spanaway, Jim and son, Jim Jr., of the home; her 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; her sister, Margurite Rodgers and brothers, Lloyd of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada and brother, Charles Rodgers and family of Toronto, Canada; along with many other family and friends.
A memorial and graveside services were held at Fir Lane Funeral Home on July 31. Pastor Don Melchert officiated.
Dustin (Dusty) L. Loch
Beloved son
Dusty was born in Homer, Alaska on March 8, 1974. He passed away in Elma, Washington on August 4, 1997 at the age of 23.
Dusty is survived by his Dad and Mom, Jim and Debra Loch; three brothers, James M. Haworth, Duane and Archie Thur; Grandparents, Charles Solomon, Paul and Davena Hamilton; Aunts and Uncles, Janet and Larry Dorothy, Tair and Paul Hamilton, Paula and Jack Falzarano, Bennie Mae Hamilton, Nina Hamilton and family, Teah Hamilton and family, Joyce Young and family; and many other relatives.
Memorial services were held August 16, 1997 in Eatonville.
William Archie Miller
Aug. 21, 1921 - Aug. 27, 1997
Bill Miller, 76, died at home Aug. 27, 1997, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Toppenish, Wash., Bill spent most of his life in the Puget Sound region.
He had a varied and adventurous life. As a boy, he worked with his father, a horse contractor, building road and clearing right of way. He spent one summer, as a teen, hoboing and working for the railroad in Montana.
He spent many years as a professional wrestler, once bettering the champion of North America.
Trained as a chemist at the University of Kansas, he worked as a health specialist and researcher for the UW. Bill was an inventor, farmer, skilled welder, painted with oils and was an expert horseman and sailor. He rode a Harley, voted Republican, and danced with the master of Jazz. Bill was also a past president of the Lakewood Optimist Club. He kept his good humor to the end.
In recent years, Bill owned and operated Miller's Feed Mill in Graham and Tacoma Transload, Inc.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Jean of Spanaway, son Martin L. Miller (Andrea) and grandson Jonathan of Eatonville; daughter Chris Miller of Mercer Island; brother Stuart Ferguson (Bessie) of Seattle; sister Betty Paul (Jim) of Vancouver; many nieces and nephews of whom he was very proud and many, many friends.
Services were held Sept. 2 at Bethany Lutheran Church of Spanaway. Interment
at Rainy Valley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers Bill asked that you commit a "Random Act of Kindness" for someone you love.
Melvin "Buzz" Fitzer
Melvin D. Fitzer, 79, died Aug. 17, 1007, in Elbe, Wash. Melvin was a member of the TOC-1WA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona, in 1994, brother, Kenneth Fitzer, in 1978 and brother, Harold Fitzer in 1995.
He is survived by his brother, Marvin Fitzer of Elbe; sister, Virginia Rothlisberger of Sun City, AZ; sister-in-law, Lois Fitzer of Elbe; caregivers Roberta Shuffelen and Angela Shuffelen, both of Elbe; numerous nieces and nephews; step-children Joey Rehwinkel, of Plainfield, WI, Harry Patton of Stevensville, MT, Patsy Hales of Vancouver, WA, Jim Patton of Winnepeg, Canada, Tom Patton of Saldotna, Alaska and Gary Patton of Tacoma; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Aug 23., 1997. Step-grandchildren Linda was the soloist. Pastor Richard Rothlisberger officiated at Dryer Mortuary. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Pierce Co. Fire dist. #23.
Michael Joseph Stahl
Oct. 5, 1950 - Aug. 1, 1997
Michael died in his sleep in Aransass Pass, Texas, at the age of 46. A former Eatonville resident, Michael is survived by his daughter, Shellie (Marc) Secratau; grandson Coleman Secratau, both of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stahl Jr., of Eatonville; brother Mark (Tami) Stahl of Centralia; sister Sheryl Stahl and brother David Stahl, both of Tacoma. Michael was preceded in death by sister Linda Stahl.
Michael was a member of the Church of Jesus Church of Latter Day Saints. A navy veteran, he was a commercial shrimper. Michael was very talented, he had a beautiful tenor voice and was a talented artist. He leaves a void in our lives.
Private family memorial services officiated by his father Elder Lawrence Stahl will be held Sept. 27. In leui of flowers the family suggests donations to his grandsons' education fund be sent to: Cole Secratau c/o, 5213 328th St. Ct. E., Eatonville, WA 98328.
Frank A. Schmolke
Sept. 16, 1901 - Sept. 10 1997
Frank Schmolke, 95, of Eatonville, passed away Sept. 10, 1997 in Puyallup. Frank was born Sept. 16, 1901 in Buckman, Morrison Township, Minnesota. He was employed for 28 years as a woodenware worker for Howard Manufacturing Company and retired in 1968. Frank's family was first in all. He also loved hunting and fishing. Frank was a lifelong devout Catholic and worked extremely hard all his life. He was married for 71 years and was the oldest of his siblings. Frank was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and also was a 50 year member of Lambert Sawmill Workers Union, local No. 2633. He is survived by his wife, Ruby N. Schmolke; sons Richard, Phillip and Dennis Schmolke; daughters Bertha, Voie, Helen May and nine grandchildren. Mass was held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Sept. 1. Interment
at Eatonville Town Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Catholic Community Services, 1323 South Yakima, Tacoma, WA 98401. Arrangements by Bleitz Funeral Home.
Rudolph 'Lee' Kolb
Nov. 4, 1935 - July 22, 1997
A memorial service was held on Blue Lake for Rudolph "Lee" Kolb, who died July 22 from complications of endocaridtis and diabetes at age 61.
Mr. Kolb was born Nov. 4, 1935, in Elbe. A retired machine operator, he had lived in Portland for 34 years. He married May in 1963.
Survivors include his wife; son John of Portland; sisters Beverly Anderson of Ashford and Elise Cline of Gig Harbor; brother Gene of Thompson Falls, Mont. and two grandchildren.
Disposition was by cremation. Arrangements were by Omega Cremation and Burial Service.
Michael Todd Rubin (Mike)
Born Aug. 24, 1951, in Fresno, Calif., Mike was taken suddenly on Sept. 4, 1997 by a tragic automobile accident in Mineral.
Michael is survived by his wife, Barbara Rubin of Mineral; his son Dustin Rubin and grandson Kadin Rubin, both of Tacoma. He is also survived by his father, Sy Rubin of Lakewood; mother Patricia Turner and stepfather Alfred Turner of Tacoma; sisters Kathy Thurston of Olympia, Karen Tucci and Krisann Turner of Tacoma; brothers Anthony Rubin of Tacoma and Jon Rubin of Oak Harbor. Also surviving are his mother-in-law Dorothy Dorman; stepchildren Holly Schneider of Phoenix Ariz., Jean Schneider and Christopher Schneider, both of Mineral; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Mike attended schools in Lakewood and Tacoma. He was a painter, dry wall and sheet rocker. He was working for Shupien Painting. He will be deeply missed by all.
A memorial service was held in Morton on Sept. 7.
Michael J. Myers
Michael J. Myers, 45, of Graham, died Sept. 14, 1997. He was born April 4, 1952, in Seattle. Mike is survived by his wife Diana, of Graham; son Michael of Graham; daughters Tina and Justine both of Graham.
Special thanks to Kirk's Pharmacy. Also Dr. Thomas Van Eaton and staff for always being there when we needed them. The best way to remember Mike is to sign your donor card. Services were held Sept. 18 at Fir Lane Chapel. Interment
will be in Fir Lane Memorial Park.
Yolanda Mariani
Yolanda was a lifetime resident of Eatonville. She passed away at Silver Oaks Nursing Home, in Linermore, Calif. on Sept. 18, 1997. Services are pending due to another tragedy in the family.
