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On Sunday, September 10th, 2023, George T. Brown Jr. loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away from natural causes at the age of 81 in Puyallup, Washington. George, better known as Bud, was born in Sandpoint ID on September 18th, 1941 to George and Murrell Brown. Bud started and completed his education in Spokane, Washington where he graduated from North Central High School. He immediately joined the US Army National Guard in 1957, he then enlisted into...

On Friday, August 18, 2023, Mark Lamphere passed away unexpectedly at his home in Kent, WA.  Mark was born on August 13, 1946, in Seattle, WA. He attended Garfield High School and worked at Wonder Bread/Hostess Cake for almost 40 years. Mark was serving in the Air Force Reserves when he married Eileen Yamada. They raised a daughter, Cheryl, and son, Ryan. Mark is survived by his wife, Eileen, children Cheryl (Chris), Ryan (Elise), Marie, Teresa, grandchildren Max, Kai, Riggins,...

On Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023, Wendee Spillner Longland, cherished wife and beloved mother, passed away in her home at the age of 70. Wendee was born on March 2, 1953 in Casper, WY to Harley and Betty Flipse Spillner. Her father passed away when she was a teenager. She graduated from Federal Way High School in 1971, where she met her best friend and loving husband, Gary Longland.  They raised two sons, Daniel Harley and Zach Ryan,  in Covington, WA where they remained for over 50...

Betty Joan Nyquist (Joan) was born September 25,1925, to George and Mae Nyquist, in Baker City, Oregon. On August 27, 1944, George and Mae joined hands in marriage and were blessed with three daughters: Georgia, Maxine, and Joan. Joan was the youngest of the 3 sisters.   While in high school, Joan’s father had to find work in California due to the closing of the lumber mill in Baker. Wanting to finish high school with her peers, Joan was invited to live with her...

On Saturday, July 29th Benjamin (Benji) Gomez-Santana tragically passed away in an ATV accident near Liberty, Washington. While Benji passed away doing what he loved the most, enjoying the outdoors. He did not leave with a goodbye, he left with a silence-a silence that was louder than any words could have ever been. Benji was one of the most outgoing, charismatic, goofy, and unique individuals that ever graced this community, his family, and friends. Nobody could have prepared for this...

MaryAnn (Millard) Jewell was born to Frank William Millard and Blanche Anna Reed on September 25, 1936.  She grew up on a farm in a quiet town on the Olympic Peninsula.  As a teenager, she attended and graduated from North Kitsap High School where she was active in sports and played the trumpet in the marching band.  After graduating from high school, she met and married Gary DeWayne Hutchison on September 10, 1955. They were subsequently blessed with five children, Julie,...

Derik Kjell Martinson, 52, of Maple Valley Washington, passed away on July 14, 2023 after a short visit to Auburn General hospital. Derik was born on January 28th 1971 in Auburn, Washington to Erik and Vicki Martinson of Renton. He was raised in the same house in the Cascade Vista neighborhood of Renton attending Renton Park Elementary and Nelsen Middle School.  Growing-up, Derik participated in a variety of sports and activities, until he eventually found soccer. This grew to become a...

In Loving Memory of Virginia Lee Hussey  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia Lee Hussey, a remarkable individual who touched the lives of so, so many. Virginia departed from this world on June 29th 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering strength. Her loss is felt deeply by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.  Virginia was born on October 4th 1949 in Tacoma, Washington, and from an early age, she...