Today’s Obituary Notices:
- Lawrence K. Madsen
- Paul P. Morasch
Lawrence K. Madsen passed away at his home earlier this week at the age of 88. He was born, raised, and lived in and around the Tacoma area. He was a loved dad and grandpa and was loyal and generous to all those whom he befriended. He enjoyed going to the mall, Ma’s Cafe, and driving to Point Defiance, the ocean, and the mountain. He was an electrician and a longtime member of IBEW Local 76.
He is survived by his son Steven Madsen, his step daughters Susan Wardlow and Patty Prescott, and seven grandchildren – Allison Bujacich, Shana Nash, Zachary Worrell, Loren, Elysa, Lindy, and Emmalene Madsen, and one great grandson – Jeremy Nash.
Thank you to those neighbors and friends who were “watching out” for him and helping as he found it harder to get around. A private close friend and family service is planned.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.
Paul P. Morasch, 90, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He and his wife were residents of Fircrest for 60 years residing in the house they built. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years Wilda, his daughters Susan (David) Gardner and Lynn Ann Morasch along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul was born in Endicott, WA to Peter and Katie Morasch. He grew up on a farm with his 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WW II after which he worked as a machinist at McChord AFB for 35 years. His childhood farming days never left him as he manicured his own yard and planted more tree seedlings than he could find homes for.
Memorials may be made in his name to Tacoma Rescue Mission or Multicare Health Foundation – Hospice.
A private graveside farewell is planned for Wednesday, May 15, at Mountain View Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.