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Michael Woolley Donahue 9/22/1950- 11/24/2006 Born to Leroy Francis and Janet Woolley Donahue in Homestead, FL, passed away November 24, 2006. Michael went to be with Jesus after a long battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Michael loved electronics, ham radios, and was an avid outdoorsman. This love of the outdoors came from his father, who was employed by the National Park Service, and gave Michael his first playground in the Everglades. Michael graduated from Puyallup High in 1969, attended Green River and graduated from Oregon Technical College in 1973. Michael retired as an Electronics Technician for King County Metro Transit. Michael is survived by his sister Donna (Jerry) Jennings and cousins Nina Cameron of England, Maddy Hadley of Atlanta and Janet Peifer of PA. He is preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Janet Donahue. Michael’s sister and brother-in-law wish to express their gratitude and special thanks to all of Michael’s family and friends, whose care and love supported Michael during his long struggle with A.L.S. and a very special thanks for the compassion, comfort and care given by the hospice staff and Tracy, his caretaker and friend. At Mike’s request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the A.L.S./M.D.A. Foundation. Pub Date: 12/11/2006
Charles P. Little, III Charles (Chuck) P. Little,III, 62, passed away November 29, 2006 at St. Charles Medical Center, Bend, Oregon. He was born to Charles P. Little, Jr. and Katherine Deshile Adkerson Little on September 21, 1944 in Dallas, Texas. In 1962 he graduated from Wakefield High School, Arlington,Virginia and in 1967 he received his Bachelor’s degree in Music from Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania. Upon graduation and completion of the ROTC program, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He completed flight school in Valdosta, Georgia and then began his deployment to Vietnam where he served from 1968 to 1970. After several stateside assignments, he retired in 1979 from active duty and was hired by the Boeing Commercial Airplane company in Seattle, WA. He then also joined the Air Force Reserve 446th Military Airlift Wing at McChord AFB, WA. During his career in Flight Crew Training at Boeing, he trained customer pilots in the 727, 737, 757, 767, 747 and 777 airplanes and traveled around the world delivering these airplanes. As a member of the Air Force Reserves, he served as Commander of the 313th Military Airlift Squadron, 446th Military Airlift Wing, from August 1992 until his discharge from the military in October 1993. He retired as a Colonel. He retired from the Boeing Company in March of 2005. He and his wife, Candace, retired to Bend, Oregon in the Fall of 2006 to build their “Final Landing” retirement home. He was a member of the Reserve Officers Association (and former President of the local ROA chapter), Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Officers Association of America, The Air Force Association, The American Legion and the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. He was previously deceased by his father, Charles P. Little, Jr. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 17 years, Candace (Weittenhiller) Little, mother, Katherine Little of Front Royal, VA, brother, Steven Little and wife Glenda of Myrtle Beach, SC, sister, Margaret Little of Seattle, WA, son, Charles P. Little, IV and Brooke of Tucson, AZ, daughter, Ashley Oldham and husband, Ordie, of Palmer, AK, stepsons Jerred Nuttall and wife,Terri, of Snohomish, WA and James Nuttall and Elizabeth of Bend, OR and seven grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were made by the Neptune Society through Autumn Crematory, Bend, OR. A Wake was held December 2, 2006 at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, OR per Chuck’s request. A military internment at Mount Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA will be held in May of 2007. Information to be announced at a later date. Pub Date: 12/11/2006
Elaine S. Collins 1948-2006 Elaine S. Collins of Tacoma, WA, San Diego, CA and McLean, VA passed away quietly at the age of 58. She was a graduate of Puyallup High School, Washington State University (with Honors) and received an M.S. degree from San Diego State University in Communications. After graduation from Washington State, Elaine joined the Volunteers in Service to America (domestic Peace Corps) to work in the Vista, California community. She then resumed a Postal Service career (originally started in Tacoma) in Spring Valley and San Diego Post Offices. She lived in San Diego for 10 years until her promotion to USPS Headquarters in Washington DC, where she managed major Postal Service programs in delivery, retail and marketing areas. She was the National USPS program manager for the 1990 Census, a project worth $70 million in revenue to the USPS. After brain surgery for a hemorrhaging aneurysm, she retired on a disability from the Postal Service with 23 years of service. Because she was also a musician, she chose to do volunteer work for the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, writing all the press releases. Elaine moved back to Tacoma in 2000, where she did income taxes for H &R Block. She also became involved with eBay and spent many hours on the community forums helping people with their questions and freely designing eBay pages for them. In 2005, eBay honored her with a Community Hall of Fame award -- one of 5 people to receive the award out of the hundreds of thousands of people who post to the forums. Her user ID was *zip and her ME page on shipping is one of the most oft referenced ME pages on eBay. Elaine was a former member of the Freedom Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of Mensa. She was also in Mortar Board, Mu Phi Epsilon music sorority and any number of honorary societies for scholarship, service and leadership. She touched the lives of many through her mentoring, volunteer work, her caring and concern for others, her élan and joie de vivre. She is survived by brothers Philip of Fox Island and Robert of Tempe, niece and nephew Gwen and Dean, and sister Jeanette of Chelan. At her express wish, there will be no services; arrangements by Tuell-McKee with inurnment at New Tacoma Cemetery. Pub Date: 12/11/2006
Catherine “Kayo” Hague Passed away on Dec. 5, 2006 at the age of 85 from her long battle with Alzeimers. She was a life long resident of Tacoma and graduated from Aquinas Academy. Kayo loved to sing and that enjoyment never waned. In her younger years she was a featured talent on the Rhodes Brothers Daily Junior Broadcast. Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred. Survived by daughter Regina (John) Becque, sons Dennis and Ronald, sister Marie Meyer and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to everyone at Legacy Jynn Villa and Cascade Park Active Day for their love and care. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. at the Garden Chapel. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home (253)584-0252. Pub Date: 12/11/2006
Robert Hershel Prideaux 1/13/1923-12/7/2006 Robert Hershel Prideaux passed away at home in Tacoma surrounded by family on December 7, 2006. Robert is survived by his children Steven (Lynn), Robert, Mark, Ray (Jeanette), Terry, Susan and Becky Blodgett (George), 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in passing by his loving wife of 53 years Helen Virginia, siblings Merle, Bill and Victoria, parents Merle and Beatrice. He will always be remembered as a hard working family man, sports enthusiast, and dedicated Huskies fan. Robert was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Services will be celebrated at 10:00AM, Tuesday December 12, 2006 at Fir Lane Memorial Park, 924 East 176th St. Spanaway, WA. Pub Date: 12/11/2006
Dianne Kotas Dianne Kotas, 62, passed away on December 5, 2006. She leaves behind her beloved husband Michael and three children: Alice, Thomas and Bonnie to cherish her life and memory. Viewing will be all day Tuesday, December 12, 2006 followed by the Vigil Service at 7:00PM at Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary, 5302 S. Junett St., Tacoma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John of the Woods Catholic Church, 9903 – 24th Ave. E., Tacoma, at 11:00am on Wednesday, December 13, 2006. Burial at Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum. A reception will follow the committal services back at the parish hall at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dianne’s name to a charity of choice or to Michael Kotas for his financial burden. Please share memories or leave condolences online at www.tacomamausoleum.com . Arrangements by Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary, 253-474-9574. Pub Date: 12/10/2006
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