August 17th, 1960 – January 7th, 2026 Kindness guided every step of Jerry T Hanson Jr.. Those who knew him speak of a man who was kind, supportive, compassionate, hardworking, and intelligent. He showed these qualities in small, steady ways that brought comfort to many. Born in Anchorage, Alaska,...

Services are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home.

Services are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home.

Services are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home.

Shirley F. Merchant, a longtime resident of the Tacoma area, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on December 31, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 93. Born on March 12, 1932 in Northport, Washington, Shirley grew up with a deep appreciation for community, family...

Myrtle Frances Jones Appling went to be with the Lord on December 31st, 2025. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia on April 4th, 1925. Myrtle moved to Tacoma in 1951 with her husband Eugene Appling, Jr and together they raised a family of six children. In 1978, Myrtle had an opportunity to meet...

Janice Ann Miller, 69, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. Born on July 18, 1956, in Tacoma, Janice was a lifelong resident who cherished her community and family deeply. She graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from...

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The Life of Charlotte Rae (Nygren) Chalker January 18th 1935 – December 30th 2025 Charlotte Rae (Nygren) Chalker could (and did) everything she set her mind to. She was born in Albany, Oregon, on January 18th 1935, passed away in Tacoma, Washington, on December 30th 2025. Her long life reflected...

Andrea L. Moawad passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 29, 2025. She was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Bob Moawad Sr., her son Trevor, and other family members who preceded her in death. Born in Georgia and raised in Seattle, Andrea attended Cleveland High School and...

Linda Lee (Dickinson) Manley went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 28, 2025, following a long illness. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Cooper; grandchildren William and Chloe of Las Vegas, and Danika of Oregon; and great-grandchild Charlotte of Las Vegas. She is also...

Thomas James “Tom” Manza, 74, passed away on December 28 in Steilacoom, Washington. Born and raised in Tacoma, Tom remained deeply connected to the place he called home throughout his life. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Gloria, and his two children, Emi and Eli. He and Gloria recently...