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On Friday, March 20, 2020 Ron was called home to be reunited with family, friends and loved ones that have been waiting for him. On July 29, 1975, Michael and Kathryn Baker proudly introduced their baby boy Ronald Allen Baker Jr. into the world. Ron is survived by his parents, brother, niece and numerous loving family members and friends.  Following his wishes there will not be a service Ron was never one for sentiment or religion; however he was one that knew where he was going and...

Enumclaw resident Lillian A. Connor, 88, passed away March 23, 2020. She was born May 30, 1931 in Oil City, PA. Lillian was a homemaker who enjoyed league bowling, trout fishing, trap and skeet shooting, sewing, reading, and casino gambling.  She lived in this area for 39 years and was a previous resident of Kennewick, WA. She will be interred at Tahoma National Cemetery beside her husband James, a U.S Navy Veteran of the Korean War, at a later date. Lillian is survived by her sons...

Barry Dean Anderson Sr. 62, of Auburn, died March 15, 2020 in Auburn. Barry was born on May 18, 1957 in Enumclaw to Richard Byron Anderson and Cecilia Betty Bill. There were many things that Barry enjoyed in his life, he was a WWE fan, crib player and a fantastic mechanic. Mostly he was a huge sports supporter, specifically basketball and softball, always there to cheer on the team. Barry will be remembered for his willingness to help anyone, his smile and kind nature. Barry is survived by...

Thomas “Tommy” McJoe of Auburn died March 11, 2020 surrounded by family.  He was born March 7, 1938 to Patrick McJoe and Bertha Newhauken in Auburn, WA.  Tommy was a jockey and trainer at Long Acres, Commercial fisherman, hunter & gatherer.  He loved pushing buttons at the BINGO hall & casino.  Tommy also loved beading, leather work, he especially loved his dog, Bear, shooting pool, darts & playing cribbage.  He is preceded in death by his...

Kyle Joswick, age 47, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from a sudden heart attack. He was born October 19, 1972, in Tacoma, WA, to Robert and Judy (Leet) Joswick. Kyle graduated from White River High School in 1991 and went on to earn a Bachelor's of Science in Marketing  from Eastern WA University. After college, Kyle worked for a local Ford dealer as a finance manager for over 20 years. He was a gentle soul, nicknamed "Yetti" by his closest friends,...

Lorrie Smith, 55, of Tacoma died March 4, 2020 in Tacoma. Lorrie was born November 11, 1964 in Tacoma to Melvin and Marylou Jameyson. Lorrie was known throughout her life as being an outgoing free spirit. Lorrie is survived by her son Jessie Walker (April) of Auburn; stepmother, Dixie Jameyson of Enumclaw; brother, Mark Jameyson (Laura) of Libby, MT; sisters Lisa Welch of Puyallup and Debbie Byard (Charlie) of Puyallup. Lorrie is preceded in death by her parents and her grandson,...

Clarice May Gill, 94, of Enumclaw died on Monday, March 2, 2020 in Enumclaw, Washington.  She was born September 4, 1925 in Browning, Illinois. Clarice is survived by her daughter Diane (Steve) Franchini of Ellensburg, her son Michael Gill of Enumclaw, her sister Sandra Armstrong of Rushville, Illinois, four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Bert Gill, and sisters Shirley and Mary...

Claudia Joan Brisendine, 80, of Renton, Washington died February 29, 2020 in Enumclaw, Washington. Claudia who liked to go by her middle name Joan was born in San Diego, California on June, 27, 1939 to Claude Coldren and Loretta O’Malley. After starting her life in San Diego, California Claudia moved to Ravensdale, Washington and lived in the area ever since. She worked for 20 years at Safeway before deciding in her 40’s to return to school and become a Drafter for Boeing. In...

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Mary Katherine Richards, 73, of Enumclaw died on February 28, 2020 in Federal Way, Washington.  Mary was born on July 8, 1946 in Hammond, Indiana.  Mary is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Richards; her daughter Jodie Streeper; son-in-law James Streeper; grandchildren Cameron and Brendon Streeper; brothers Ralph E. Hager Jr., Mark Hager, Daniel Hager, David Hager and James Hager.  She is preceded in death by her son Raymond Richards; parents Ralph and Iona Hager;...