All Obituaries

Clifford was born in Yakama to Ethel Courville and Robert Keeline on February 14th, 1947 and went on to be with the Creator on July 29th, 2022 surrounded by his family in his home on the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation.  Clifford grew up in Toppenish, Washington then when he was 17 years old, he enlisted in the MARINE Corps turned 18-year-old in boot camp.  He went on to become Helicopter Crew Chief gunner.  His Unit HMN 263 where he served from 1967 to 1969 in Vietnam War...

Dolores May Storm, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on July 25, 2022 surrounded by family. Dolores was born on October 9, 1935 in South Prairie to Roy Sr. and Hattie Benjamin. Her siblings included her twin sister Darlene and older brother Roy Jr. She enjoyed 67 years of a happy and loving marriage to Ronald Storm and was blessed with 4 children: Patty (Giger), Robert, Rhonda (Owen), and Debbie (VanWieringen). Together, Dolores and Ronald were the...

Celeste Alexandria Nitz of Buckley, WA, went to Heaven peacefully surrounded by family at age 34 on Jul. 21, from an 11-month battle with Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. She was born on July 8th, 1988, in Modesto, CA to Donald C. Bettencourt and Ann Louise Rutherford-Bettencourt. She graduated from Enumclaw High School in 2006 and then worked as a swim instructor for the Muckleshoot Health and Wellness Center until 2015. She married Jesse Aubrey Nitz on Jul. 19th, 2014, in Buckley,...

Walter Celestian Pacheco Jr was born June 14, 1951 in Seattle, Washington to his loving parents Walter Pacheco Sr and Flora Daniels. Walter was a dedicated father of many children, and he held a special place in his life for his tribe, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Walter had spent 46 years in service to his tribe working in many areas, and most recently as the Executive Director of Culture and Heritage. He loved everything about his heritage and wanted to pass on as much as he could....

Rachael Marie Andy was born October 22, 1992 in Renton, Washington to her loving and eager parents Ambrose Andy and Renee Sneatlum. Having spent her whole life in Auburn surrounded by her friends and family, Rachael was where she was happiest. Rachael Marie enjoyed many things in life, from dedicating time to self-care with nails and lashes, going dancing, playing video games, and being an ultimate 12th man. Rachael loved to surround herself with love and soon joined Jorge Dominick and his...

Crystal Eileen Froemke, age 47, March 15, 1975, went home to be with our Lord July 3, 2022 with her Mom and best friend at her side, holding her hands, after a battle with liver disease. She was waiting for a liver transplant, but her liver gave up before she did. She fought hard until the very end to stay with her family and friends. She was a loving, intelligent, witty, big hearted, beautiful young lady. She loved spending time with her family & friends. She especially loved visiting...

Douglas (Doug) Julson Sr. age 79 passed away peacefully in his home on July 2, 2022. He was born May 22, 1943 in Leeds, North Dakota to Vernon and Marie Julson. Father (Vernon), Mother (Marie), Sister (Emily), and Brother (Bryon) preceded him in death. Doug graduated from Bismarck High School in 1961. In July of the same year, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served four active and two inactive years. In 1963 and during active duty, he married his long-time high school...

Thursday, June 30, 2022, Brandon “Buba” Frank Nachtsheim had lost his life in a tragic accident at the young age of 23. He was on his way to his new home in Carbonado, WA after a long day of work and moving. Born to John and Mona Nachtsheim on May 7, 1999, their third born and only son. Brandon had an older half brother, two older sisters and a younger sister. They were a rambunctious group of wild kids who grew up in the small town of Buckley.  After graduating White...

Norma Jean Wittman passed away peacefully on June 28, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. Norma was born in 1939 in Yakima, Washington to parents Harry and Hazel Clayton, but spent most of her childhood in Seattle (Columbia City). She worked as an executive secretary at Boeing, which is where she met her husband Bob Wittman. They were married for 56 years until his death two years ago. Norma and Bob retired from their home in Renton to the Cedar Ridge community in Bonney Lake for a...