Ordean James Helland, 90, passed away peacefully in Olalla, WA on September 12, 2018. He was born in Wolf Point, MT on December 29, 1927 to Henry and Edith Helland. He is deeply loved and will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Services for Ordean will be held at Agnus Dei Lutheran Church, 10511 Peacock Hill Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his name to the Agnus Dei Lutheran Memorial Fund.

*Obituary to be posted at a later date*

Kenneth Gordon Hilliard, 88, of Gig Harbor, Washington was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 22, 1929 to Stanley and Evelyn Hilliard and passed away September 10, 2018. Ken and his only sibling, Donald Hilliard, grew up in Elmwood Park, Illinois. In his youth, he was a member of the first AWANA club at Northside Gospel Center, sang in the boy’s White Shirt Brigade, graduated from Proviso Township High School and joined the US Army. After serving in the army at Fort Lewis,...

Robert Kelly Crane, 55, of Gig Harbor, Washington, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. He was born in Flint, Michigan on December 19, 1962 to the late Mary and Robert Crane.  Rob graduated from Davison High School, and received his associate's degree from Mott Community College in 1983.  After college, he moved from Michigan to California where he met Amina Naccachian.  They were married August 17, 1985 and were married for 31 years. In California, and then when...

Dr. James R. Hansel born January 8, 1940 and passed away September 7, 2018.   This day for our family and friends is a very sad day. Our Wonderful Jim has passed away.   Sadly, he leaves his wife of Fifty-Seven years. She has great love and memories through her tears.   His daughter, Barbara, shares his love of children and art. She teaches children for her part.   His son, Ken, is also in the world of care. As a Pharmacist helped with Jim’s treatment...

Patricia Carol Malaier was born February 7, 1946 in Roanoke, Alabama and passed away on September 6, 2018 in Tacoma Washington.  She was a resident of Park Rose Care Center in Tacoma for many years.  Previously she lived in Federal Way, WA and Montgomery, Al.  She is preceded in death by her parents William O. Malaier and Frances Louise Malaier and is survived by her two brothers, William Malaier of Phoenix, AZ and Michael Malaier of Montgomery, AL.   Patricia’s...

Ruth Muilenburg Dutton, a resident of Gig Harbor, WA for the past 22 years and former resident of Atlanta, Georgia, died September 4th at the age of 101.  Ruth was born in Rolla, Missouri February 16, 1917 and graduated from The University of Iowa.  At Iowa she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi. After graduation she taught school in Hannibal, Missouri. Ruth married Donnell W. Dutton of St Louis, MO and resided in Atlanta, GA for over 50 years.  Don was Director of the Ga. Tech...

Dorothy Marcella Acey, 85, a lifetime resident of western Washington died Saturday, September 1, 2018. Dorothy grew up in Centralia and Tacoma Washington, graduating from Lincoln High School and then earning her LPN at Bates Technical College. She worked at Saint Joseph Hospital in Tacoma Washington and married Robert Meers. She was a homemaker for many years while raising her children. Dorothy, always a talented seamstress, enjoyed taking tailoring classes at Bates. She later earned her RN...

Gene was born in Monticello Wisconsin October 27, 1931.  He studied engineering and law at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and after graduating joined the U.S. Army as a lieutenant where he was stationed in the Pacific Northwest.  His first assignment was in Alaska overseeing the construction of the Defense Early Warning line (DEW Line).  It was while there he developed an appreciation of the beauty of the state, and his passion for salmon fishing in the pristine rivers...

Cole James Moen, 20, died August 23, 2018 after a courageous struggle with depression. Incredibly creative and full of wisdom, Cole was loved and adored by family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Tracy and Patrick; brothers Casey and Alec; his grandparents and countless extended family. A memorial service was held on August 28, 2018, at Haven of Rest in Gig Harbor, WA. The family intends to scatter Cole’s ashes at the beach in Rockport, MA. Remembrances may be made to the...