Elmie Marcia Laban was born on the Island of Curacao on March 3rd, 1926. At a young age, she moved with her family to the neighboring island of Aruba. She married and had two sons, Richard and Donald. She separated from their father and eventually met the love of her life, Dalby A. Laban. They...

Erling Berge, 97, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, in Puyallup, Washington. He was born on June 18, 1928, in Strandvik, Norway, to Henrik and Cecilia Berge. Erling was the youngest of ten children and grew up on the family's Berge farm in Lukksund, nestled in a beautiful, remote area...

Sharon Ann (McMaster) Parker was born on October 20, 1956, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Janet Louise (Chester) Clenney and Amiel McMaster. She passed away on December 11, 2025, in Renton, Washington. A devoted educator and loving mother and grandmother, Sharon lived a life centered on...

Sandra Emilie Wilcox Viert passed away at home on her birthday, December 10, 2025, at the age of 89 following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Sandra was born in Seattle, Washington on December 10, 1936. She was the youngest daughter of Wesley Wilcox and Leota Meeks. Sandra is survived by...

Joseph L. Helsham Jr. was born on May 9, 1975, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, and raised in Tacoma, Washington, where his presence was felt and his name remembered. To his family, he was “G.I”—a name rooted in love, familiarity, and shared history. To others, he was “Mr. X”—a name that carried weight and...

Linda V. Wakeley passed away on December 8, 2025, in Puyallup, Washington. She was born on August 17, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Glenn and Edna Cantrell. Linda spent her early years in Wise County, Virginia, before her family relocated to the West Coast and eventually settled in Eugene,...

Lawrence R. Ghilarducci, Jr August 5, 1933 - December 8, 2025 Lawrence Ralph Ghilarducci, Jr. was the oldest son of Lawrence “Gilly” and Dorothy “Dottie” Ghilarducci. His childhood was spent cavorting on Lake Steilacoom alongside his brothers George and Joe, both of whom predeceased him later in...

Services are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home.

Noel E. Carstens, 87, passed away in Lakewood, Washington on December 7th, 2025. Noel will be missed and is loved by many family and friends. Family is currently working on a more complete obituary. Please honor the life and memory of Noel by leaving cherished memories, messages, and photos for...

Brooks Huie, a man whose joy illuminated every room he entered, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on December 7, 2025. His zest for life was boundless, and his love for others was deep, thoughtful, and unwavering. Born November 3, 1969, in Seattle, Washington, Brooks lived his entire...

Dorothy K. Trippel, 86, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Tacoma, WA. Her family, along with many friends, has lost a wonderful human being. Dorothy was born on November 4, 1939, in Coloma, MI, the daughter of George and Myrtle (Lockhart) Reber. She moved from Benton Harbor, MI, to...

Born in Yellow Creek, North Carolina, to Burlin and Easter Mae Millsaps, Myrtle lived a life marked by hard work, generosity, and unconditional love. After graduating high school, she began her career in clerical work with the FBI. Her dedication and perseverance led her to a long and successful...