Akiko Keeler
Akiko Keeler, 54, passed away April 12, 1998. Born in Hachinoke, Japan, April 1944, Aki came to American in 1973. She became a proud U.S. citizen, Feb. 1980. Aki was a devout Buddhist SGI-USA leader and member in the Tacoma area. She is survived by her husband, Brad; her son, Alex; sister Teiko from Tacoma; and brother Ichizo Tabata, Hachinoke, Japan. Aki was a wonderful wife and mother and will be greatly missed by he family and many friends. Viewing will be held April 15 from 12 to 5 p.m., and April 16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fir Lane Funeral Home, 924 E. 176th St., Spanaway, WA, 253-531-6600. A SGI Buddhist Memorial Service will be held April 18 at 1:00 p.m. at Tacoma Community Center, 8815 S. Tacoma Way, Suite 112, Tacoma, 253-582-8520. All friends are invited. Flowers may be sent to Fir Lane Funeral Home or donations made in Aki's name to the American Cancer Society.

Don H. Porter
Mr. Porter, 94, died Saturday, April 11, 1998 in Thermopolis, WY. He was born Sept. 29, 1903 in Salt Lake City, UT, to Manuel and Grace (Allison) Porter. He married Winona Gilmore June 1926. They had three children Don G. Porter, Stanley B. Porter, Marilyn C. Bell. They lived in the Tacoma area off and on from 1940 until 1996. Services were held in Hagerman, ID.

Drusilla Hall "Grandma Dru"
Drusilla Hall, 84, a Pierce County resident for 40 years, died Saturday, April 11, 1998 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. She was born December 12, 1913 in Lexington, KY, to George and Heddi Dennison. She grew up in Bisbee, AZ, and married Everett H. Hall in Port Orchard, WA, in 1956. He passed before her in 1987. Drusilla was an avid reader and loved to spend time with her family. Other survivors include 2 sons, Michael Harvey Sr. of Kapowsin, and Cecil Crandall of Spokane; 6 daughters, Ann Green and Michelle Taylor of Tacoma, Isabelle Gregory of Lebanon, MO, Louise Miller of Phoenix, AZ, BettyLou McDaniel of Phoenix, AZ, Paula Hall of Graham, WA; 27 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospital for all there help and care. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at Powers Funeral Home in Puyallup.

Harry H. Parr
1/2/11 - 4/12/98
Preceded in death by wife Agnes and son Terrence, Harry has lived in Lewiston, ID, and Brewster, WA, since leaving Tacoma in 1973. Formerly a member of W.W. Carpenters Union and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, he is survived by wife Elizabeth of Brewster, daughter Diane Parr and daughter-in-law Susan Parr of Tacoma, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

James Ed Hahn
6-10-49 to 4-13-98
James Ed Hahn graduated from Stadium High School and wasraised in the Dash Point area. He served his country in Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart. He was a lover of hunting and fishing and going to the cabin. Survivors include his dad, Bob Hahn; mother Murnie Tewell; sister Shelly Fairburn; daughter Jamie; 2 grandchildren; special aunt and uncle Flora and George Peters; cousins Pat, Kathy and Suzie; along with many friends. "Right from the start you went to my heart, and that's where you'll stay till my last remaining day." Forever, Mom. No services per James' request. The family wishes to thank Franciscan Hospice for their kind and caring ways. Memorials may be made to Franciscan Hospice, c/o Franciscan Foundation, PO Box 1502, Tacoma, WA 98401-9836. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252.

Jean Still
Memorial Services will be held 4:00pm Wednesday, April 15, 1998 in the Mt. View Valley Chapel. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, or KKG Rose McGill Confidential Aid Fund, or the KKG Scholarship Fund (Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, c/o Rose McGill Confidential Aid Fund or Scholarship Fund, PO Box 38, Columbus, OH 43216-0038). Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 584-0252.

John A. McDonald
John A. McDonald, 83, of Marysville, formerly of Tacoma, died April 12, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Aileen, and family. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 16, 1998 at 1:00 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 54th and East "B" St., Tacoma, WA.

Mary H. Clark Major, USAF NC, Ret.
Mary H. Clark went to be with her Lord April 11, 1998. Mary was born in Childless County, Texas, May 8, 1929. She graduated from Slaton High School, Slaton, TX, followed by St. Anthony's School of Nursing, Amarillo, TX. She served in USAF Nurses Corps for 25 years, retiring in 1978. Her military career included service in Europe, Japan, Thailand, Alaska and several stateside Air Force bases. She was involved as flight nurse in Operation Homecoming for U.S. POW's returning from Hanoi, Vietnam. Following her Air Force retirement she served an interim six months period with World Vision Ministries in Somalia, followed by 13 years as a Group Health Cooperative, South Region, Consulting Nurse. Mary has been a resident of the Puget Sound area for the past 20 years. Wherever she was, her love for life and people bore a silent witness to her Christian faith and love for her Lord Jesus, affecting the lives of people throughout the world. Mary is survived by three sisters, Janie Ford, Slaton, TX, Dixie Bownds, Dumas, TX, and Patty LaPlant, Fairfield, CA; ten nephews and nieces and 15 great-nephews and nieces. Also, she is survived by Ellen Ravine and Frances Burgess, house mates of 26 years. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Temple, Assembly of God Church where she was an active and loved member since 1978. Reverend David Tonn officiating. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Mary Clark - Missions Fund, Calvary Temple, 3535 Auburn Way So., Auburn, WA 98002.

Nancy Fay Abner
Nancy Fay Abner passed away on April 10, 1998 at the Cottesmore Nursing Home in Gig Harbor. Fay was born on May 10, 1914 in Tacoma and was the loving wife of Donald Abner, who preceded her in death. She was a wonderful companion to her husband with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Fay is survived by nephews Robert and Donald Bussey and his wife Barbara and their families, and a brother-in-law, Alan Abner and his wife Donna of Reno, NV. Fay's family and friends greatly appreciate the loving care given to her and her late husband, Donald, by the staff at the Cottesmore Nursing Home. Arrangements by Tacoma Funeral Home and Cemeteries, 564-1311.

Olivia Loretta Tonnemaker
Olivia Loretta Tonnemaker, 89, a resident of Gig Harbor since 1973, died Easter Sunday, April 12, 1998. She was born April 4, 1909 in Grafton, WI. At the age of nine, she moved via railroad from the family dairy farm on Lake Michigan to Zillah, WA, in the Yakima Valley. The family homesteaded, planted a fruit orchard that became the Clausing Fruit Packing Co. Olivia attended Whitman College and graduated in 1931 with a degree in mathematics. She was captain of the girl's basketball team and a sorority member. She taught math and typing at Tieton High School. In 1935 Olivia married Robin B. Tonnemaker of Sunnyside, WA. They later moved to Seattle where they were in the hardware business together. In 1962 they moved to University Place, where they also owned and operated a hardware business. Olivia began working for the State of Washington in 1965, retiring in 1975. She was responsible for qualifying and licensing nursing homes on the Olympic Peninsula. She worked as a Red Cross volunteer in the Gig Harbor area, assisting other senior citizens with health insurance and other financial matters. Olivia was a member of the First Christian Church in Tacoma and was a master seamstress, gardener, and enjoyed camping and hiking. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robin; daughter Julie Marie Ridgeway, both of Gig Harbor; son Duane Tonnemaker, Belfair; 3 granddaughters, 2 grandsons; several nieces and nephews; her sister-in-law, Celia Clausing, Grafton, WI. The family is grateful for the comforting care Olivia recieved at Cottesmore Nursing Home in Gig Harbor. Visitation prior to the service from 1 to 3 p.m. Funeral service 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at Haven of Rest Funeral Home, Hwy. 16, Gig Harbor.

Patricia (Middleton) Orr
Patricia F. Orr, 50, lost her courageous battle with cancer on April 12, 1998 in Tacoma. Pat was a lifetime resident of the Tacoma area, attending St. Patrick's School, Aquinas Academy, and Central Washington State College. She taught school for the Archdiocese of Seattle for 27 years, spending the past 20 years teaching first grade at St. Charles Borromeo School. She was a past member of the Junior League and the Tacoma Art Museum Activities Council. She was also a member of the Tacoma Chapter of S.T.U.D.'s. Pat is survived by her husband, Jack Orr, Tacoma; children Amy (Brent) Sommerseth, Edmonds, and Beth Orr, Tacoma; parents Harry and Flavia Middleton, Gig Harbor; sister Eileen Bradshaw, Lynnwood; brother John Middleton, Bellevue; granddaughter Emma Sommerseth; nieces Cheralyn and Casey; nephews Brian, Steve, Brett and Brad; many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, Anna May Middleton. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, April 16, 1998, 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. A Vigil will be Wednesday, April 15, 1998, 7:00 pm at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Interment at Haven of Rest cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made in Pat's memory to the St. Charles School - Patricia Orr Memorial Fund at 7112 S. 12th, Tacoma, WA 98465; or to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Pat's family wishes to express its thanks to her friends and the entire St. Charles community for their love, prayers and support during her illness, and for the kind and gentle care provided by Dr. Frank Senecal, his staff, and the nurses and staff at St. Joseph Hospital. Arrangements by Gaffney, Cassedy-Allen and Buckley-King Funeral Home.

Robert A. Young
Robert A. Young, 82, died April 12, 1998. He was born in Maytown, WA, and was a long time Tacoma resident. Bob was an avid bowler at Pacific Lanes. Survivors include his son, Ray (Mary) Young; his daughter, Sharon Young; six grandchildren, Gerald, Marsha, Terri, William, Margie, Jason; 5 great grandchildren, Ashley, Samantha, Nicholas, Joshua, Scott; and a brother, Arthur Young. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Lynn Funeral Home 272-2131.

Robin Neil Mieras
3/21/1945 - 4/12/1998
Robin, 53, is survived by his wife, Rita; mother and father, James and Betty James; brothers Richard, Mark and Dan James; aunt and uncle, Georgiani and Michael Battle; uncle Harold Isbell. He was loved by family and friends. He was a veteran and worked hard as a Veteran's Advocate. There will be a private family service. Arrangements by Oakwood Hill Funeral Directors, 473-2900.

Ruth I. Olson
Ruth I. Olson, 81, Yakima, died Thursday, April 9, 1998 at Summitview Health Care Center. Ruth was born in Kelliher, MN, on Dec. 22, 1916 to Everett and Gertrude Cain. She was raised and received her education in Minnesota, and later attended business college in Syracuse, NY. She was later married to Laven G. Olson. Mr. and Mrs. Olson moved to the Seattle-Tacoma area in about 1946, where they have lived most of their lives. Ruth worked with child support enforcement for the State of Washington for 20 years before she retired. Survivors include a daughter, Ilene Rust and her husband Tim of Naches, WA; two sons, Doug Olson and his wife Kathleen of Puyallup, WA, and Ronald Olson and his wife Linda of Jonesboro, AR; six grandchildren, Shanon, Steven, Holly, Gregory, Sarah and David; a great grandson, Austin; many nieces and nephews, including Bev Julian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laven G. Olson, as well as two sisters and one brother. Memorial services were held Monday, April 13, 1998 at the Naches Presbyterian Church. Keith and Keith Funeral Home, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.

Sally G. Shager
Sally G. Shager, 90, passed away on April 11, 1998 in Tacoma. She was a long time resident of Washington. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bert Shager, and is survived by her daughter, Mary Jane Westfall of Cocoa, FL; her brother, George Lien of Minnesota; and two stepdaughters, Joyce Ilenstine of Santa Barbara, CA, and Dolly Beth Shager of Olympia, WA. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Eric and Richard Westfall of California and Carol Compton of Florida, and nine great grandchildren. Her passion was gardening and she was a long time member of the IAM wives and a faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tacoma. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 14, 1998 from 4 PM to 9 PM. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at 1:00 PM in the Mt. View Garden Chapel. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252.