ᐅ Washington Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Richard L Gerkke

Died June 14, … More Information
Richard L Gerkke, age 66 of Olalla, Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 14, 2017.
Obituary published: June 15, 2017 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ James Carson Gerkins

Died November 06, … More Information
James Carson Gerkins, age 57 of Washington, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 6, 2013.
Obituary published: November 07, 2013 in "The Daily News"

▰ Rachael (Hagen) Gerking

Died May 22, … More Information
Rachael (Hagen) Gerking, of Washington, born in Pendleton, Oregon, passed from this life on May 22, 2007. Rachael was 88.
Obituary published: May 23, 2007 in "IssPress"

▰ Phillip Deane Gerking

Died June 08, … More Information
Phillip Deane Gerking, of Seattle, Washington, went into the presence of the Lord on June 8, 2013. Phillip was 84.
Obituary published: June 09, 2013 in "Walla Walla U-B"

▰ Nancy Collins "Penny" Gerking

Died March 31, … More Information
Nancy Collins "Penny" Gerking, of Washington, born in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, went to be with her Lord and Savior March 31, 2010. Nancy was 75.
Obituary published: April 01, 2010 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Nancy A (Talbott) Gerking

Died April 12, … More Information
Nancy A (Talbott) Gerking, age 74 of Walla Walla, Washington, departed this life Sunday April 12, 2010.
Obituary published: April 13, 2010 in "Walla Walla U-B"

▰ Marie Louise (Shukler) Gerking

Died January 26, … More Information
Marie Louise (Shukler) Gerking, of Sumner, Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 26, 2013. Marie was 74.
Obituary published: January 27, 2013 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Lynden C Gerking

Died January 01, … More Information
Lynden C Gerking, age 80 of Walla Walla, Washington, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2015.
Obituary published: January 02, 2015 in "Walla Walla U-B"

▰ Lynde Cecil Gerking

Died December 29, … More Information
Lynde Cecil Gerking, a resident of Washington for decades, died December 29, 2014 in Washington at the age of 80.
Obituary published: December 30, 2014 in "Walla Walla U-B"

▰ Harold Charles Gerking

Died December 19, … More Information
Harold Charles Gerking, age 86 of Washington, born in Pendleton, Oregon, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Harold December 19, 2002.
Obituary published: December 20, 2002 in "The Columbian"

▰ Florence M Gerking

Died July 27, … More Information
Florence M Gerking left this earth on July 27, 2010 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Washington.
Obituary published: July 28, 2010 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Tracy Lee (Mcadoo) Gerkin

Died June 17, … More Information
Tracy Lee (Mcadoo) Gerkin, of Washington, entered eternal life June 17, 2010. Tracy was 34.
Obituary published: June 18, 2010 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Lola M (Moore) Gerkey

Died June 11, … More Information
Lola M (Moore) Gerkey, of Washington, born in Oregon, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her June 11, 1997.
Obituary published: June 12, 1997 in "Walla Walla U-B"

▰ Gene E Gerkey

Died October 14, … More Information
Gene E Gerkey, of Walla Walla, Washington, joined the Lord October 14, 2018. Gene was 90.
Obituary published: October 15, 2018 in "Walla Walla U-B"

▰ Dana Gerkey

Died June 23, … More Information
Dana Gerkey, 65, of Washington departed this life June 23, 2011.
Obituary published: June 24, 2011 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Mary Jane Gerkensmeyer

Died July 03, … More Information
Mary Jane Gerkensmeyer, 88, of Shelton, Washington gained her wings on July 3, 2003.
Obituary published: July 04, 2003 in "The Olympian"

▰ Josefine (Terhuven) Gerkens

Died March 05, … More Information
Josefine (Terhuven) Gerkens, of Washington, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home March 5, 2008. Josefine was 62.
Obituary published: March 06, 2008 in "Oregonian (OR)"

▰ William (Bill) Eugene & Linda Louise Gerken

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Willene E (Kekman) Gerken

Died March 10, … More Information
Willene E (Kekman) Gerken, of Washington, born in Cornlius, Oregon, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 10, 2015. Willene was 91.
Obituary published: March 11, 2015 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Willene Elsie Gerken

Died January 01, … More Information
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Obituary: Willene Gerken was born on 29, 1923, the second of three children born to Herman D. and H. Elsa (nee Meinecke) Kerkman. She was born in the house on the family farm in Cornelius (Washington ) Oregon. Her older brother Erwin died at the age of 4, when Willene was just months old. Her sister Emily was born in 1924. Willene died on 9, 2015.

Willene graduated from Hillsboro Union High School, Hillsboro, OR in 1941. She attended Pacific Business . She worked as a county clerk in the Washington OR clerks office. As a deputy county clerk she had the rare opportunity to write her own marriage license. Her father, a Judge, was the witness.

Willene met Erwin A. Gerken, the dashing young pastor of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Beaverton, OR, at a Walther League rally. fell in love and were married on 17, 1946. Pastor Gerken served Pilgrim from 1945 to 1950. The young family moved to Puyallup, WA in , 1950, where Pastor Gerken served Immanuel Lutheran Church from 1950 to his retirement in 1987. Erwin died in 2007.

Willene was a loving and faithful wife and mother. The Gerkens were blessed with 4 sons: Norman (Roberta), Daniel (Ruth), Charles (Kathryn), and Douglas (Denise); 7 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. She and Erwin were avid spectators and rooters for their sons sporting activities, from little league, to school and church teams.

To help put her boys through school, Willene worked for several summers at the Duris Cucumber Farm. She was an attendance secretary at Keithley Junior High in Parkland from 1968 to 1982. She mentioned many times that if she knew she would be working at Keithley for as long as she did, she would have kept a record of all the lame and humorous excuses that students and parents made for tardiness and absenteeism, and wrote a book.

She also worked in the International Photo Salon at the Puyallup Fair for 15 years, from 1987-2001. She was a volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, giving over 5000 hours of service. She was a member of the Rotary Anns, an auxiliary organization of Rotary International, working on many projects to make her community and world a better place. She was an avid mall walker. She and her husband both walked over 10,000 miles before injuries and illnesses left them unable to walk long distances.

Willene was an excellent cook. On 2, 1955, she won an episode of the local KOMO television cooking/game show, Cookbook Quiz, hosted by Dick Keplinger and Katherine Wise.

In addition to cooking, Willene enjoyed reading, gardening, and doing her daily crossword puzzle. For many years she would try her hand at some new craft, often with excellent results. She did decoupage, macramé, hardanger, tole painting, ceramics, and counted cross sticth. Her friends and family were often the recipients of her craftwork at Christmas.

Most important, Willene was a faithful child of God. She was baptized on May 13, 1923, and confirmed her faith in the Rite of Confirmation on May 16, 1937, both at Zion Lutheran Church, Cornelius. She served her Lord by teaching School and Vacation Bible School classes at Immanuel for many years. She was an active member of the Lutheran Womens Missionary League, including a term as zone President. In 2001, Erwin and Willene transferred their membership to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Tacoma, where their son, Daniel, serves as Pastor. She was a faithful Christian. Her hope and wish is that you, too, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved, so that you can join her and other believers in heaven.

▰ Willene Elsie Gerken

Died January 01, … More Information

Family members and close friends: , Chris Gilliam Nimick, Denice Jacot, Beverly Storey

▰ Theo Wayne "Bud" Gerken

Died August 29, … More Information
Theo Wayne "Bud" Gerken, of Tonasket, Washington, entered eternal life August 29, 2017. Theo was 78.
Obituary published: August 30, 2017 in "OmakChronicle"

▰ Shirley Mae (Thurlow) Gerken

Died February 17, … More Information
Shirley Mae (Thurlow) Gerken, age 71 of Washington, born in Sandpoint, Idaho, died on February 17, 2007.
Obituary published: February 18, 2007 in "TriCity Herald"

▰ Mark Randall Gerken

Died September 13, … More Information
Mark Randall Gerken, of Stevens Co, Washington, entered eternal life September 13, 2017. Mark was 33.
Obituary published: September 14, 2017 in "TriCity Herald"

▰ Lawrence E Gerken

Died March 01, … More Information
Lawrence E Gerken, a resident of Spokane, Washington for decades, died March 1, 2017 in Spokane, Washington at the age of 91.
Obituary published: March 02, 2017 in "Cheney F-P"

▰ Lavina R Gerken

Died April 17, … More Information
Lavina R Gerken, age 89 of Washington, born in Nebraska, departed this life Sunday April 17, 2002.
Obituary published: April 18, 2002 in "Spokesman-Review"

▰ June Hilda Gerken

Died September 16, … More Information
June Hilda Gerken, born June 13, 1922 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home September 16, 2019 in Lynnwood, Washington. June was 97.

▰ Judith Jane (Laughlin) Gerken

Died July 25, … More Information
Judith Jane (Laughlin) Gerken, age 76 of Washington, born in Walsenburg, Colorado, joined the Lord July 25, 2006.
Obituary published: July 26, 2006 in "KingCoJournal"

▰ Gorden B Gerken

Died June 24, … More Information
Gorden B Gerken, of Spokane Valley, Washington, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Gorden June 24, 2008. Gorden was 64.
Obituary published: June 25, 2008 in "Spokesman-Review"

▰ Gorden B Gerken

Died June 23, … More Information
Gorden B Gerken, 64, of Spokane Valley, Washington departed this life June 23, 2008.
Obituary published: June 24, 2008 in "Spokesman-Review"

▰ Gerald G Gerken

Died February 03, … More Information
Gerald G Gerken, of Washington, born in Pueblo, Colorado, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Gerald February 3, 2006. Gerald was 79.
Obituary published: February 04, 2006 in "KingCoJournal"

▰ Erwin A Gerken

Died November 27, … More Information
Erwin A Gerken, age 86 of Washington, born in Indiana, went into the presence of the Lord on November 27, 2007.
Obituary published: November 28, 2007 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Donald Eugene Dr Gerken

Died February 02, … More Information
Donald Eugene Dr Gerken, age 70 of Washington, born in Dubuque, Iowa, passed from this world into the next February 2, 2016.
Obituary published: February 03, 2016 in "The Herald"

▰ Bud Gerken

Died August 24, … More Information
Bud Gerken, born June 1, 1938 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his August 24, 2017 in Oroville, Washington. Bud was 79.

▰ Arnold K Gerken

Died July 22, … More Information
Arnold K Gerken, age 72 of Washington, born in Nebraska, departed this life Sunday July 22, 2003.
Obituary published: July 23, 2003 in "TriCity Herald"

▰ Vivien Grace "Gay" (Youtsey) Gerke

Died November 21, … More Information
Vivien Grace "Gay" (Youtsey) Gerke, age 92 of Washington, born in Dewey, Oklahoma, entered eternal life November 21, 2002.
Obituary published: November 22, 2002 in "Peninsula D-N"

▰ Roger Paul Gerke

Died October 26, … More Information
Roger Paul Gerke, of Chehalis, Washington, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master October 26, 2006. Roger was 91.
Obituary published: October 27, 2006 in "The Chron"

▰ Roger Paul Gerke

Died October 28, … More Information
On October 28, 2006, Roger Paul Gerke, 89 of Chehalis, Washington passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: October 29, 2006 in "Bellnghm H"

▰ Roger Paul Gerke

Died October 31, … More Information
Roger Paul Gerke, 91, of Chehalis, Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 31, 2006.
Obituary published: November 01, 2006 in "LyndenTrib"

▰ Richard L Gerke

Died May 13, … More Information
Richard L Gerke, born December 16, 1950 died on May 13, 2017 in Washington. Richard was 66.

▰ Helen L (Larsen) Gerke

Died July 10, … More Information
Helen L (Larsen) Gerke, age 87 of Everson, Washington, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 10, 1999.
Obituary published: July 11, 1999 in "Bellnghm H"

▰ Christine Margaret Gerke

Died June 12, … More Information
Christine Margaret Gerke, of Walla Walla, Washington, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she June 12, 2018. Christine was 69.
Obituary published: June 13, 2018 in "Walla Walla U-B"

▰ Velma Eeliza (Means) Gerjets

Died October 30, … More Information
Velma Eeliza (Means) Gerjets, age 89 of Washington, born in Clinton, Oklahoma, went into the presence of the Lord on October 30, 2000.
Obituary published: October 31, 2000 in "Bellnghm H"

▰ Velma Eeliza (Means) Gerjets

Died October 31, … More Information
Velma Eeliza (Means) Gerjets, age 89 of Washington, born in Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2000.
Obituary published: November 01, 2000 in "Bellnghm H"

▰ Lucille Miss Gerjets

Died July 14, … More Information
Lucille Miss Gerjets, of Washington, born in Ada, Minnesota, died on July 14, 2002. Lucille was 82.
Obituary published: July 15, 2002 in "Spokesman-Review"

▰ Lucille Miss Gerjets

Died July 13, … More Information
Lucille Miss Gerjets, of Washington, born in Minnesota, entered Heaven's gates on July 13, 2002. Lucille was 82.
Obituary published: July 14, 2002 in "Spokesman-Review"

▰ Lucille Gerjets

Died July 11, … More Information
Lucille Gerjets went into the presence of the Lord on July 11, 2002 in Spokane, Washington.
Obituary published: July 12, 2002 in "Spokesman-Review"

▰ Jerry J Gerjets

Died October 16, … More Information
Jerry J Gerjets, age 57 of Tonasket, Washington, entered into eternal rest October 16, 2010.
Obituary published: October 17, 2010 in "LyndenTrib"

▰ Jerry J Gerjets

Died October 16, … More Information
Jerry J Gerjets, age 57 of Tonasket, Washington, entered Heaven's gates on October 16, 2012.
Obituary published: October 17, 2012 in "OmakChronicle"

▰ Jerry J Gerjets

Died October 03, … More Information
Jerry J Gerjets, of Tonasket, Washington, entered eternal life October 3, 2012. Jerry was 57.
Obituary published: October 04, 2012 in "Bellnghm H"
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