Obituaries

- Tacoma, WA

Paid Obituary notices, including both text and photos, appear on TRIBnet.com and are archived indefinitely in TRIBnet.com's searchable database.

Archives: 1995 - Current
Word or Phrase to Find	Both Obituaries Memoriam Search Type	Any Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Month	2010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995 Year

Today's Obituaries

Carlyn Sue Van De Stroet Age 59, of Graham, WA, passed away August 23, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA. Carlyn was born March 29, 1951 at Puget Sound Hospital in Tacoma, WA to Carl and Cecil Rosenquist. The family spent a short time in Salishan before moving to Tacoma. Carlyn graduated from Mt. Tahoma High School in 1969 and Bates Technical School as an LPN in 1971. She married Joseph Price in December 1974 and they lived in Sumner, WA, raising their three children. The couple later divorced. Carlyn married Tom Van De Stroet in September 2003, and they were living in Graham at the time of her death. Carlyn worked as a nurse in a number of facilities, including St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tacoma, the Rainier School in Buckley, Benson Heights Rehab. Center in Kent, Regency at Puyallup, Chartley House in Auburn, Spring Ridge in Tacoma, and Western State Hospital in Steilacoom. Carlyn enjoyed a variety of activities including reading, cooking, the outdoors, the ocean, camping, gardening, needlecrafts, crabbing, and canning. Carlyn is survived by her husband, Tom Van De Stroet; her three children, Thomas Price, BrieAnne Lounsberry (Paul), and Emily Price (Kenny George); her five grandchildren, Caleb Price, Kendra George, Elora Lounsberry, Alexander George, and Sevrin Lounsberry; her step-son, Mitchell Van De Stroet and step-grandson, Tommy Van De Stroet; her five siblings, JoAnn Trotter, William Rosenquist, Gerald Rosenquist, Sandra Zellers, and Gary Rosenquist; and by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by two of her older brothers, Charles Rosenquist and Michael Rosenquist. Services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the King Oscar Motel & Convention Center, 8820 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98444, with a reception following. Donations may be made to a college fund for Carlyn’s grandchildren by sending a check to Tom Van De Stroet, PMB 185, 19921 Meridian Ave E, Graham, WA 98338. Pub Date: 9/2/2010

Douglas E. Gartner Age 73, passed away on August 28, 2010, in Tacoma, WA. There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at 1pm at Bonney-Watson Federal Way, 1535 Dash Point Road Federal Way 98023 Pub Date: 9/2/2010

Arthur D. Six Jr. Arthur D. Six, 85, died Aug. 31, 2010 at University Place, WA. He was born Sept. 22, 1924 in Tacoma, WA. He retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1978. He was a member of the Railroad Veteran's Association and a lifetime member of Tacoma Sportsman Club. Arthur is survived by his loving wife, Carol of the home; son, Michael (Becky) Six of Lakebay, WA; daughters, Marge Bancroft of Tacoma, Patricia Stevens of Tacoma; step-daughters; Jackie Murphy of Tacoma and Charlene Brown of Yakima, and brother, Richard (Dee) Six of Sumner; 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral Service is Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, 11:00AM at Powers Funeral Home, Puyallup. Interment will be at Woodbine Cemetery, Puyallup. Memorials may be made to Franciscan Hospice House, University Place, WA. Reception will follow the graveside. Please sign the on-line guest book at Powersfuneralhome.com . Pub Date: 9/2/2010

Charlotte Ann Zenk Charlotte Ann Zenk died on August 31st, 2010 in her home at Narrows Glen. She was born in Tacoma on September 10th, 1918. She spent over 40 years involved with the labor movement, and was the executive secretary for the Central Labor Council. She later worked for several years at the Liquor Control Board in Olympia. She is survived by her brother William Zenk, and nephews Bill Zenk and Judith Zenk, Michael (Jan) Zenk, Tim (Perrin) Zenk. She is also survived by great-nephews Jeffrey and Jason and great-nieces Tish and Springer. Her great-great nieces and nephews are Tomas, Jack, August, Sawyer, Anna and Elizabeth. Donations can be made to Hospice of Tacoma. Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home. Pub Date: 9/2/2010

Dona Rae Allen Dona was born on September 20, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Norman and Sarah Allen. She left us to begin her new adventure on Sunday, August 22, where she will be reunited with her beloved animals. Dona worked as a manager for Unisys Corporation in Salt Lake City, UT for 18 years. She left Utah and family to start a new journey in Washington State, where she worked for Intel Corp. for 13 years. She loved traveling, scuba diving, entertaining family and friends, animals, hiking, camping, boating, and jewelry. Although she never married or had children of her own, she considered her niece and great nieces her own. She leaves behind her sister Norma Boyce, her brothers Ken Allen and Randy Allen, her niece Susann Eaton, her nephews Richard Boyce and Justin Allen, and her grand-nieces Taylor and Cheyanne Eaton. The family would like to express their gratitude for all that loved and cared for her when they were unable to be there. At her request no memorial service will be held, just a celebration of her life which will be held on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 from 1-3 p.m. at her home. Donations only to the Juvenile Diabetes research foundation (JDFR) or the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County. Pub Date: 9/2/2010

Manley E. Shook Was born Aug. 23, 1910 and passed away Aug. 28, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillie, one granddaughter and his siblings. He is survived by his children Lorayne Maddox, Howard Shook, Betty Williams; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Services 2 PM, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 in the Fir Lane Memorial Chapel. Arrangements by Fir Lane Funeral Home. Pub Date: 9/2/2010

Winifred S. Martin 9/2/1931 - 12/4/1997 Mom, Happy Birthday! We miss you so much. You are always in our thoughts. Love forever, your family Pub Date: 9/2/2010

Paid Obituary & Funeral Notices COPY AND PHOTOS DUE BY: 3:00 pm for for next day’s Tuesday through Sunday publication: Deadline for Monday publication - 3:00 pm, Saturday HOURS: WALK-INS ONLY : Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm TELEPHONE HOURS ONLY: Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday Noon - 3:00pm Closed Sunday and Holidays (The News Tribune) Photos publish as 1.75 inches of space and are priced in addition to text. Photos should be submitted without frame. Original photos reproduce more clearly than a copy. Photos may also be submitted via e-mail. Photos are available for pick up the day of publication, or may be mailed back. (All original photos submitted for publication become the property of The News Tribune. Although every effort is made to return photos in their original condition, The News Tribune cannot be responsible for lost or damaged photos.) Paid notices, both text and photos, appear on TheNewsTribune.com and are archived indefinitely in the searchable database. Online guest books remain accessible for 30 days, or ask an obituary representative about guest book extensions to 1 year or permanent. All obituaries require verification through a death certificate, funeral home or crematorium. For additional information call: (253) 597-8605 To place a notice: Fax: (253) 597-8473 E-mail: obits@thenewstribune.com A representative will call to confirm your order. Please have your credit card ready. Pub Date: 8/30/2010