All Obituaries

Linda Marie Nugent “Pinky”, 60 of Orting, WA, went to be with the lord on January 17, 2020. She was born on October 20, 1959 in Puyallup, WA to Max and Mary Pinkerton, who preceded her in death. Linda was raised and resided in Orting, WA until her illness brought her to a care facility in Buckley, WA. Linda was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her son Jacob, she loved being a mom and was a devoted grandma to her grandson James. Linda loved family and to help in any way possible....

Randal Nicholson, 77, of Enumclaw, WA peacefully passed away January 4, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma. He was born in Transylvania County, NC to Clarence and Mildred Nicholson of Pisgah Forest, NC on January 27,1942. He graduated from Brevard High School. Randal was a Vietnam veteran in the Army. He worked at the Weyerhaeuser White River Lumber Mill as a saw filer until it closed, and he retired. Randal loved hunting, fishing, chopping wood, and nature. He enjoyed road trips to...

LaVerne Madill King, age 88, passed away peacefully the evening of January 16, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born December 9, 1931 in Tacoma to Tony and Martha Basselli. She was raised in Carbonado and graduated from White River High School in 1949. LaVerne married Norman Madill on October 22, 1949 and moved to Enumclaw, where they had two children. She was employed by Erwin’s Grocery and Highpoint Village. As an adult LaVerne became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church....

Gary’s one-of-a kind spirit left his earthly body on January 15 and joined his family and friends that went before him. Gary was born on February 24, 1935 to Fred and Elsie (Chesterfield) Romberg. Gary was proud of his Swedish heritage, and loved to be called the Old Man. His grandfather had been the Old Man and he inherited the title. Gary fell in love with his wife Bonny at the age of 7 and she was 3. He knew they were going to be married. It took some convincing on Bonny’s...

Frank George Jerry Sr. “Hoppy” 72, passed peacefully on January 15,2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 10th, 1947 in Auburn, WA to Eva and Donald Jerry. He was a 1968 graduate from Tonasket High School. Hoppy worked for multiple logging companies, he truly loved this career because he got to spend the day in the mountains. He also worked for the Muckleshoot Bingo Hall and Casino. Hoppy retired from the Muckleshoot Indian tribe as the Director of...

Margaret LaVonne Littlefield passed peacefully on the morning of January 14, 2020. She was born June 17, 1931 to Manly and Rena Hughes in Kettle Falls, WA. She was the youngest girl of 8 siblings. She graduated from Colville High School and in 1955 moved to the coast. Margaret met David Littlefield on a blind date. They were married September 12th at midnight, that same year. They raised 4 children in the Edgewood area and in 1969 moved the family to Enumclaw. Margaret babysat for several...

Karen K. Jensen, 62, of Enumclaw died January 13, 2020 in Enumclaw, WA. She was born July 26, 1957 in Auburn, WA. A Celebration of Karen’s Life will be held at 11am on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 246 Semanski Street, Enumclaw. All are welcome to attend and join the family after for refreshments. Please share a memory of Karen on the tribute wall. In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation be made in her honor. As a family, we...

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Joseph Anthony Silvestri, 99, passed peacefully on the morning of December 12th, 2019 surrounded by his immediate family.  Joe was born March 4th, 1920 on a small farm in Black Diamond, WA.  He was the fifth of six children born to Carlo and Clotilde Silvestri, both immigrants from the Emila-Romagna Province of Italy.  A graduate of Enumclaw High School, Joe worked as a steam logger, truck driver and ship yard welder before being drafted into the army.  He attended the...

Margaret Helen “Margie” Buckholdt died January 9, 2020 in Auburn, Washington. She was born January 28, 1941 in Seattle, Washington to John and Mary (Brooke) McKay. Margie met her husband Steve while washing his motorcycle. Their first date and their honeymoon were both bike rides. Over the years they traveled by motorcycle all over the Western U.S. Margie loved spending time with her family. Her hobbies included gardening, reading, and genealogy. Margie is survived by her loving...