Category: Obituary
OBIT: Longtime resident, businessman Larry J. Snyder passed away Mar. 29, 2021
Remembrance for Larry J. Snyder With family at his side and a lifetime of memories, Larry J...
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Obituary: John Pfeffer, 62, retired Highline College chemistry instructor and friend to many
On Friday, November 13, 2020, John Pfeffer of Des Moines, Washington, retired Highline College...
Read MoreFormer Councilmember Eduardo (Ed) Pina has passed; memorial will be Aug. 31
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with the corrected passing date of July 13, 2019: When the sun set on July 13, 2019, the Des Moines Community lost a friend, mentor and champion – Eduardo (Ed) Pina. Our family lost a Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. In 1952 while attending the University of […]
Read MoreGeorgie Nupen has passed away, and Sue Padden wrote a tribute about her
I lost a dear friend this past week. Her name was Georgie Nupen. She lived an eventful, inspiring and passionate life into her 90s. I had the pleasure of meeting Georgie my first month as senior services manager for the City of Des Moines back in 1996. She was on the city senior services advisory […]
Read MoreOBIT: Walter Lynn Edmiston passed away July 20, 2018; memorial will be Aug. 25
Walter Lynn Edmiston In the presence of his loving wife and family members, Walter Edmiston died peacefully on July 20, 2018, following complications from surgery and a fight against cancer that stretched across four decades. Walt is survived by Ina, his wife of 64 years, his children Laurie (Glenn) Griffin, Steve (Melody) Edmiston, and John […]
Read MoreOBIT: Earline Lucile Byers has passed away; memorial will be Tues., May 1
Earline Lucile Byers 10/1929 to 2018 Earline was born in Seattle along with her twin brother Earl; they remained as close as you can imagine during their long and fulfilling lives. She was very proud of being a twin, and of being a lifetime resident of this beautiful area. During her life she faced challenges […]
Read MoreMark William Van Gasken passes away; memorial will be this Saturday, Jan. 13
Mark William Van Gasken Mark was born on November 29, 1928 to Gladys and Mark E. Van Gasken, both long-time residents of Des Moines. (His grandparents’ home, overlooking the marina, was recently purchased by the city of Des Moines and is named “Van Gasken Park!”) Mark joined his brothers, Robert and Steve, and the three […]
Read MoreOBIT: Otto Wieland passed away tragically Nov. 21
Otto Konrad Wieland, 86, died tragically on Nov. 21, 2017 after apparently jumping from the Des Moines fishing pier (read our previous coverage here). Rescuers from the Coast Guard, South King Fire & Rescue and other agencies searched overnight for Otto, to no avail. Sadly, his body was recovered on Nov. 23 from a beach […]
Read MoreMemorial for Evelyn ‘Jean’ Snyder will be Sunday, Aug. 6 at Beach Park
Evelyn “Jean” Snyder, wife, super mom, and friend to all, went to the promise land 7/22/17 after a lengthy and courageous battle with vascular dementia. With a family built on love and respect by her side, our Mom was under the compassionate and loving care at Spring Ridge Memory Care in Tacoma. Born Evelyn Jean […]
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