Verner C. Larson, a lifelong resident of the Puget Sound area, passed away on April 4, at his retirement community in Lacey, WA. He was 98.   Vern, as he was known by most of his friends, was born In Parkland, WA (on the outskirts of Tacoma) on Feb. 5, 1923, and was the youngest child of Swedish immigrants, Wilhelm Larson and Wendla Magnuson. He was a graduate of Roy High School, where he met his future wife, Doris Fassett, who preceded him in death in 2009 after 64 years of...

Carolyn Joy Weiser (Merrifield)  August 19, 1945 – March 27, 2021   Carolyn was born to Raleigh V. Weiser and Rosamond V. Thomas in Bend Oregon.  She spent all of her growing up years in Central Oregon.  She graduated from Madras Union High School in 1963.  After graduating from high school she moved to Seattle Washington and attended Seattle Pacific College (now University), graduating in 1967.   Shortly after graduating from college she married John...

Walter H. Smith passed quietly in his home on March 22, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born in Fergus Falls, Minn on May 20, 1933 to Henry and Ella Smith. Walter “Bud” grew up and helped on the family farm until he joined the army in 1953.  After his time in the service, he moved to Seattle where he met and married his first wife, Jenny in 1957.  They had 4 children – Greg, Lisa, Vicki, and Kirt.  Bud worked for Boeing for many years but left to start his...

Robert William Bowser, beloved brother, uncle and friend, passed away March 20, 2021 in Lake Bay, Washington. Bob was born April 23, 1954 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to William Francis Bowser Jr. and Patricia Ann (Reay) Bowser. He was the second in a family of five and the only boy.  A graduate of Lakes High School and recipient of an Associate’s Degree from Clover Park Vocational College both in Lakewood Washington, he continued his education as a life-long pursuer of knowledge....

Jack Riddle came to rest on March 19, 2021 at the age of 79. He passed at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA with his granddaughter by his side. Jack was born in Ontario, California and resided there until he went into the service at 18 years of age. Jack spent his later years of life in Portland, Oregon and Wildwood, California. Jack moved from Wildwood, California in November of last year to be closer to family.  His great-grandchildren simply adored Jack and will forever...

Nancy A Severtson was born on May 30, 1937 in Ironwood, Michigan and died on March 17, 2021 in Puyallup, Washington. She was the daughter of George and Eileen Mattson and the sister of Brian Mattson, whom, with their parents, pre-deceased her. Nancy is survived by her husband of sixty-one years Erv; Her daughter Susan (Peter Manous) and their two children Matthew and Andrew; and her son Mark (Mary Hancock) and their two children Jack and Kate. She is a graduate of the University of...

Sally Anne Niemann, age 66 of Vaughn, WA passed away March 14th, 2021 in her home, with loved ones near. Sally was born in Tacoma, WA to parents Ron & Margaret Mitchell and spent most of her life in the Gig Harbor and Vaughn areas. With her loving husband she enjoyed many camping trips, boating adventures, vacationing in Maui and Arizona and spending time with her family and close friends. She was also an incredible artist, having belonged to a painting group for many years which she...

Douglas William Price was born December 8, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington. The youngest of Ken and Irene Price’s four children, Doug was a spitfire from a young age.  As a child growing up on the Price Dairy Farm in Port Orchard, he spent his days causing shenanigans and getting black eyes during the family sparring matches on Sunday afternoons. Doug attended South Kitsap schools and was heavily involved in sports.  He also had an affinity for fast cars and motorcycles, racing...

Johnnie L. “Jack” Jones, a resident of Auburn, WA, was born in Port Townsend, WA on May 7, 1938 and passed on March 9, 2021.  Jack served his country for 8 years in the USAF obtaining the rank of Airman 1st Class and then transitioned to the transportation industry with Greyhound where he retired after 30 years of service as a bus driver.  He was a favorite and highly requested tour guide, the family glue, historian and life of the party amongst family and friends. Jack...

Joyce Elaine Niemann was born September 18, 1929 to Elmer and Elsie Olson of Key Center, Washington and passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021 in the home she was born in. Joyce graduated from Vaughn Union High School and shortly after married Charles Niemann Sr. on July 12, 1947. They lived away from Key Center for a few years but then returned home to take over SunnyCrest Farm from her parents. They raised four children, along with Hereford cattle and hay. They always kept the farm going...