Obituaries

We honor every life with a complimentary online obituary. Each tribute offers space to share memories, express condolences, and celebrate the legacy of a loved one.

Ray E. Lewis

Ray E. Lewis

Ray Edward Lewis Born December 3, 1941, to Ray and Agnes (Ballard) Lewis in Watertown, New York. Died May 30, 2018, at Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, Washington. Arrangements by Washington Cremation Alliance - (360) 553-3636.

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Darleen M. Jorgensen

Darleen M. Jorgensen

Darleen Marie Jorgensen Born May 17, 1949, to George and Mabel Esther (Skavlem) Gunderson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Died May 22, 2018, at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. She was 68 years old. Darleen is survived by her two sons,...

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Lisa A. Schneider

Lisa A. Schneider

Lisa Ann Schneider Born July 12, 1966, to Ron and Carol (Whitiker) Schneider in Seattle, Washington. Died May 10, 2018, at Northwest Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Arrangements by Washington Cremation Alliance - (206) 745-0900.

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John B. Freimark

John B. Freimark

John Blake Freimark Born February 5, 1965, to Floyd and Linda (Roark) Freimark in Edmonds, Washington. Died April 28, 2018, at Northwest Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Arrangements by Washington Cremation Alliance - (206) 745-0900.

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Ryan M. Boddy

Ryan M. Boddy

Ryan Michael Boddy Born October 23, 1988, to Michael and Cheryl (Sanders) Boddy in Bremerton, Washington. Died April 20, 2018, at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Washington. Arrangements by Washington Cremation Alliance - (253) 299-3025.

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Ada E. Moore

Ada E. Moore

Ada Elizabeth Moore Born September 5, 1940, to Theodore and Ada (Howard) Mews in St John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Died March 13, 2018, at Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Olympia, Washington. Arrangements by Washington Cremation Alliance - (206)...

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Seth E. Simpson, Jr.

Seth E. Simpson, Jr.

Seth Eugene Simpson, Jr. Born October 27, 1930, to Seth E and Opal Mae (West) Simpson in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Died March 10, 2018, at his home in Ridgefield, Washington. Arrangements by Washington Cremation Alliance - (360) 553-3636.

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Karen S. Coppes

Karen S. Coppes

Karen Sue Coppes Born June 30, 1943, to Kenneth E and Ruth Shirley (McLachlan) Bentley in Evart, Michigan. Died March 8, 2018, at Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, Washington. Arrangements by Washington Cremation Alliance - (360) 553-3636.

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Olga Ham

Olga Ham

Olga Ham Born December 2, 1939, in Java, Indonesia. Died March 4, 2018, at her home in Vancouver, Washington. Arrangements by Washington Cremation Alliance - (360) 553-3636.

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Harvey E. Pekkala

Harvey E. Pekkala

Harvey Edward Pekkala Born October 19, 1929, to Harvey and Edith (Berman) Pekkala. Died February 24, 2018, at his home in Vancouver, Washington. Arrangements by Washington Cremation Alliance - (360) 553-3636.

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James R. Weston

James R. Weston

James Russell Weston Born October 30, 1964, to Myrta Jordan in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Died February 17, 2018, at Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, Washington. Arrangements by Washington Cremation Alliance - (360) 553-3636.

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Dale R. Jonson

Dale R. Jonson

Dale Richard Jonson Born May 5, 1940, in Minnesota to George and Vivian (Norberg) Jonson. Died February 3, 2018, in Renton, Washington. Arrangements by Washington Cremation Alliance - (206) 745-0900.

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Steven J. Hunter

Steven J. Hunter

Steven Jay Hunter Tillamook, Oregon Sep 7, 1949 - Oct 22, 2016 On the evening of October 22, 2016, at 67 years old, Steven Jay Hunter passed away at St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland, OR. He was comforted by his wife and son. Steven Jay Hunter was born in Portland,...

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Douglas B. Ackerman

Douglas B. Ackerman

Douglas “Doug” Bryon Ackerman, age 56, of Covington, WA died on November 17, 2022, from a rare neurological disorder. Doug was born May 9, 1966, in Eugene, Oregon. He is survived by his wife, Christina “Christi” Woodson Ackerman, and daughter, Hannah Beth Ackerman. He...

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Heather Newman-Chase

Heather Newman-Chase

Heather Marie Newman-Chase, 48, passed away peacefully Sunday October 30, 2022 due to complications of an ICH with her family by her side. She was born August 12, 1974, in Billings, Montana to Michael Cavanaugh and LuWanna Turner. She spent most of her childhood in...

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Joyce W Spatz

Joyce W Spatz

Joyce Spatz passed away September 11, 2022 at Puget Sound Health Care Facility in Olympia, WA. She was 96 years old. Joyce Wilma Lahr was born July 6, 1926 to Will Lahr and Ethel Hodgson of Shell Rock, Iowa. She lived there on the family farm until she graduated high...

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Thank you for considering Western Cremation Alliance and allowing us the opportunity to serve your family. In this email you'll find some valuable information regarding our services and the cremation process. Our all-inclusive $994-dollar simple cremation package...

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Thank you for considering Western Cremation Alliance and allowing us the opportunity to serve your family. In this email you'll find some valuable information regarding our services and the cremation process. Our all-inclusive $994-dollar simple cremation package...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an obituary directly to you?

Yes. Families can submit details using our online obituary form. We’ll post it as quickly as possible.

Are online obituaries included in the cremation package?
Yes. Every cremation includes a tribute page at no extra cost. It can include a photo, service details, and a personal message.
Can I request edits after an obituary is published?

Absolutely. Just email us any changes and we’ll update the page promptly.

How long will the obituary stay online?
Obituaries remain on our site indefinitely and are never removed unless requested by the family.
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