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Veterans Day event will celebrate Des Moines Memorial Drive on Thursday, Nov. 11
A Veterans Day event will be on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the preservation of Des...
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Community responds to passing of longtime Des Moines resident, Volunteer Fran Woodard
Frances Lorraine Woodard of Federal Way, age 86, was taken into God’s Hands on Sunday, Oct. 17,...
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One of our first business Mentors has passed away – Larry Coffman, 84
We’re saddened to report that one of our first business mentors has passed away – Larry...
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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...
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Gary Wayne Petersen of Pete’s Towing passes away, gets huge send-off
Gary Wayne Petersen of Pete’s Towing passed away on Sept. 2, 2020, and his memory was...
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Due to pandemic, South King Fire moves its annual 9/11 tribute online
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, South King Fire is unable to hold its annual in-person 9/11 tribute...
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 MoreFounding SeaTac Councilmember, Mayor Terry Anderson has Passed; memorial June 29
The City of SeaTac announced that founding SeaTac Councilmember and Mayor Terry Anderson has passed away. Current SeaTac Councilmember Pam Fernald relayed the news to the city on Saturday morning, June 21. Terry passed away in the early evening of June 20, 2019. Her son Scott, from Alaska, and his wife, were with her. Anderson […]
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 […]
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