Jordan Marie Bishop lived her life by a simple creed. “Live each day like it’s your last for tomorrow is not guaranteed. Love, laugh and just be happy.” Born on December 10th 1991 to Bob and Denise Hoglund, Jordan grew up with a kind heart full of energy and spirit. A gifted storyteller with a sharp eye for detail, her extraordinary passion for life gave her a presence that commanded attention, be it swimming as captain of the Tahoma High School swimming team or spending...

Charles Donald Green, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 12, 2021 at home. Born October 7, 1931 in Harrison, Arkansas he was the son of the late Lex Harms Green and Lois Minniza Green. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 11 brothers and sisters, his oldest son, Rickey Charles Green, and granddaughters Jennifer Heater and Stephanie Kruse. Don was a faithful and loving husband, father and grandpa. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Imogene Green,...

On February 11, 1937 in the small town of Kent, Washington, Frank and Clara Rockwell welcomed their newborn son, Boyd Ardith Rockwell into their loving family. When Boyd was fresh out of high school he took charge of his life and went to work for The Boeing Company where he worked all the way to his retirement after 37 years. During Boyd’s golden years he loved to go snowmobiling and trek through the wilds on hunting trips. He was a long-time member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...

James Michael Pearce, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2021.  He was born on June 21, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. He lived there through high school where he excelled in academics and enjoyed playing baseball. With a full scholarship from Chicago Mayor Charles Daily, Jim graduated from Michigan Technological University near his grandparent’s home in Upper Michigan (a place he enjoyed throughout his childhood). After college, he...

Bette Jensen (Colgan), 75, of Maple Valley, WA., died on February 25th, 2021. She was born in Holdege, Nebraska, the third out of five children of Melvin and Leila Colgan.  She grew up in Yakima, WA. and graduated from Davis High School in 1964. She met Tom, moved to Seattle and they were married in 1965. She was blessed to be a full-time homemaker while raising her three children: Mike, Michelle, and Marni. Later in life, she was called to be a caretaker and worked at Auburn House for...

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Marcia May Gamradt, 83, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. Marcia was born July 4, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa to Darrell and Masel Waples. Marcia was the youngest of 4 children. Marcia was a home maker, business owner and care giver for her parents as they grew older. Her many loves included her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved horses, gardening, canning, and her stained glass. She was a strong member of the Normandy Christian Church where she and...

Larry Bautista Guinto, age 89, passed away at Valley Medical Center, Renton, WA on Saturday February 13, 2021. He was born September 5, 1931 in Masantol Pampanga, The Philippines to the late Paulino and Felipa Bautista Guinto. He was raised and educated in the Philippines serving in the armed forces constabulary unit and becoming a well-respected dentist. In 1977 he immigrated to the United States and worked for Lockheed Martin in Seattle until his retirement. Larry was a member of the...

Joan Caroline Haven passed away on February 5, 2021.  Born Joan Caroline Dalberti June, 24 1930, Joan was preceded in death by her husband Everett Haven, son David Haven and daughter Marcella Haven. Joan is survived by daughters Andrea Haven and Jeanne Moul and grandchildren Tory, Cody and Allina Haven. Heartbroken with each of the untimely passing’s of her husband, son and daughter, Joan suffered further through the last year’s isolation from those she loved...

Nathaniel Lee Pierson, beloved father and grandfather, lost a brief battle with metastatic Pancreatic cancer on January 30, 2021. In addition to his younger sister, Kenyetta Pierson-Benjamin, Nate is survived by 8 children, 13 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius Pierson Jr. and Pauline Pierson (née Parker), and his youngest sister, Linda Pierson-Byrd. Nate was a proud Army veteran and will be laid to rest at Tahoma National...