Today’s obituary notices:
- Madeline M. Floyd
- Barbara “Betty” Ahrens
- Aldene Ziegler
- Ben Raymond Minshall Jr.
- Wally Anderson
Madeline M. Floyd was born in Omaha, NE, 9/15/1921, and passed in Tacoma, WA on 4/2/2013.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn (Gary) Trimble, two nieces, Terri (Jim) McLean and June Armstrong, and one nephew, Glen (Eve) Williamson. She is also survived by two stepsons, Alan and Ken Floyd.
The family wishes to thank Multicare Hospice –Cathy, Vicki and Ivona — for their support during Mom’s illness. In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Mulitcare Hospice or St. Mark’s Lutheran Church by the Narrows.
There will be a private graveside service with a memorial service to follow on 4/13/2013 at 2:30 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church by the Narrows.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 253-584-0252. Please sign the online guest book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.
Barbara “Betty” Ahrens was born to James and Della Doyle on September 9, 1922 in Dodson, Montana. Betty passed away peacefully at her home in Tacoma on March 29, 2013. Betty enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and crafts, and was a member of the Prayer Shawl group at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church. Betty also enjoyed her walks to St. Patrick’s whenever she could. Betty is survived by her children Tom (Lynne) Ahrens, Terry (Lynell) Ahrens, Dorene (Dick) Barwell, Marilyn (Ray) Wight, Carolyn Ahrens, and Tena (Adam) Clay. Betty is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Donald, one sister, and three brothers. A closed casket visitation is scheduled at Mountain View Funeral Home on Friday, April 5, 2013 from Noon to 9pm. Service will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 N J St., Tacoma, WA 98403, on Saturday April 6, 2013 at 10am. A committal service will be held 12:30pm on April 6, 2013.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.
ALDENE ZIEGLER. Born October 2, 1931 at home in Glendive, Montana and died April 4, 2013. She was a stay at home wife and mother. Her family was her life.
Survivors are the love of her life husband of 62 years, Ralph; four beloved children, sons Larry, Mark and Terry, and daughter, Cathy. Five grandchildren, Teresa, Kathi, Billy, Cristi, and Dani. Nieces, Sharon Paine, Sheila Schultz, and Vicki Miller.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice in her memory. Memorial mass, Tuesday 9:00 a. m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The family would like to thank Group Health and Hospice and all their wonderful nurses for their love and care.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.
Ben Raymond Minshall Jr. Born July 26th, 1949; moved on to better horizons April 2nd, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce, mother, sister and brother, five children, two stepchildren, many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and countless friends. Ben was an avid Seahawks fan with a contagious laugh, mischievous smile, and an unwavering love for those he held close to his heart.
Join us in wishing him well on his next journey. Potluck Celebration of Life, Seahawk style, April 6th, 3pm. South Tacoma Eagles, 7037 S Pine St., Funeral services held April 8th, 2pm, Mountain View Memorial, Lakewood, WA.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.
Henrietta I. Faulk, age 96, born October 18, 1916 in Torso Bleking, Sweden, and passed away in University Place, WA on April 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Bert, and daughters Janice and Joanne.
Henrietta is survived by her loving sister Selma Larson, along with six grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
We all loved her and will miss her very much.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, April 12, 2013 at United Lutheran Church 1231 S. 76th St., Tacoma, WA.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.
Wally Anderson. Born April 5, 1924 in Tacoma, WA to Ida and Axel Anderson, Wally left us peacefully just shy of his 89th birthday on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013-singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and gearing up for the Mariners’ home opener!
Wally grew up in the north end of Tacoma, graduating from Stadium HS in 1942. In September 2012, he attended his 70th high school class reunion. After high school, Wally enlisted in the Navy during WWII and spent time on the USS Corregidor CVE58. Wally married Rosemarie Luond on May 16, 1949 in Tacoma, WA. Wally worked for the US Postal Service, where he retired in 1979. After retirement they enjoyed living between Washington and Las Vegas, finally calling Gig Harbor home. He was a lifetime member of the Swedish Order of Valhalla, and has been the only member to have three generations of Presidents. Wally was an avid fan of all sports-especially the Mariners. He also enjoyed journaling about his grandchildren’s sporting events and reminiscing about the days gone by.
Wally is preceded in death by his parents and brother Walter. He leaves behind his wife of almost 64 years, Rosemarie; children Dennis (Georgia), Gary (Pegeen), and Sue Fagering (Ken); four delightful grandchildren, Lee Anderson (Jean), Justin Fagering (Stephanie), Jen Fagering (Scott Tester), and Margo Newman (Josh); six beautiful great-grandchildren, Anna & Adam Anderson, Carson & Kinsley Fagering, Axel & Elsie Newman, and granddog Roy; brothers- and sisters-in-law Tony (Doreen) and Al (Betty) Luond, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Dr. James Patterson, Vicki, Ahmed, Isaac, and the staff at Manor Care Gig Harbor. Wally was blessed to have had you all on his team!
Memorial services will be held at 3:30 PM on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Mountain View Garden Chapel.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com