Obituary Notices

Mabel Violet Brown passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on July 24, 2010 in Puyallup, WA. at the age of 87. Mabel was born to Ida and Robert Sprecher on July 4, 1923 in New Leipzig, North Dakota. She was the oldest of 9 children. Mabel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She had a great love for dancing, music, flowers, birds, her pet Brandy and especially being with her family. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bud Brown and son Chuck Wyatt. Also preceding her in death were brother Bob Sprecher, sisters Emma Brown, Alice Cardwell and Lenora Cardwell. Mabel is survived by her loving children Diana Escacerga, Kenny (Darlene) Sprecher, Bud (Diane) Brown, Gary (Sue) Brown and David Brown. She is also survived by grandchildren Tris Kelly, Julie Sherer, Carlene (Pat) McClaine, Darriel (Heidi) Escacerga, Christopher (Audra) Brown, Jennifer (David) Smitley, Denise (Steve) Holt, Laura (Jeff) Forstein, Phillip (Melissa) Brown, Adriane Brown, Carrie Brown, Charlie Sprecher, Kendra Sprecher, as well as 12 great grandchildren. Mabel is survived by sisters Doris Irvin, King City, ORE, Helen (Sam) Cardwell, Tigard, ORE, Ruby Baldwin,Newberg, ORE, and Carolyn (Bob) Lacey, Newberg, ORE. Mabel is survived by many loving nieces and nephews as well as many wonderful and loving friends. The family would like to extend our love and sincere thanks for the wonderful, excellent and loving care given to our mom by the staff at both Meridian Hills Assisted Living and Linden Grove Health Care Center, both in Puyallup, WA. A special thank you to Diane Carey and Maria Gallwas. Our loving mother will be forever loved, greatly missed and in our hearts forever. Services will be held on Friday July 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. View Funeral Home. A celebration of our mother’s life will be held following graveside service. Viewing will be Thursday July 29, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home 253-584-0252. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

Gary Hutson Born in Tacoma, Wa on September 4, 1952, passed away on July 22, 2010 at his home in Roy, Wa. Gary was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1971. He followed suit of his father and was a successful insurance man, as well as a successful real estate broker. Gary liked Elvis, Hank Williams Jr., hunting, fishing, clam digging and boating. Gary was a skilled boat skipper; he never saw a boat he did not like. Gary had a big heart and quick wit. He was at his best playing with his grandkids and spoiling his pets, Mickey and Chewie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois, his father, James and also his cat Mickey. He is survived by his wife Leslie of 34 years, his children, Kelly (Zach), Jamie (Jack), and Jimmy and also three grandchildren, Arthur, Kailey and William. He is also survived by his beloved dog Chewie. Graveside services will be Thursday at 1:30 at Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home 253-584-0252. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

Lisa Marie Melancon (Veach) Was born August 15, 1969 in Sacramento, CA. A brilliant student, Lisa challenged her teachers to stimulate her intellect. It was no surprise to us that she graduated early from high school with a 4.0 GPA. While raising her beautiful son Brendan as a single mother, Lisa began a better life for her little family when she started her career with the City of Tacoma in 1995. As a Customer Service Assistant in the Building & Land Use Department, Lisa fielded citizen complaints about blighted properties and coordinated the workload of Inspectors, spearheading the Tacoma Cares program. Citizens grew to love this amazing woman who followed each case with due diligence to make their community became a better place. Expressions of their appreciation poured in with calls, cards, flowers, and letters. Lisa herself volunteered countless hours of personal time to neighborhood beautification. Lisa became the first female Building Inspector for the City of Tacoma, championing the Community Based Services Program. While citizens didn't always enjoy her arrival, she usually made a friend by the time she left. People were drawn to her magnetic personality, her hospitality, and her genuine love of people. Lisa loved life and knew how to enjoy it to the fullest. To know Lisa was to love her. This is exactly what her wonderful husband Joe Melancon did. Lisa and Joe were soul mates, loving each other with every fiber of their being, and adopting everyone into their family that came their way. They traveled all over the world together and played softball on the same team. Their love will live forever. Lisa Melancon leaves behind husband Joe Melancon, son, Brendan Wilson, mother & father Kathy & Manny Silva, brothers Vincent Silva and Christopher Veach, sister Stephani Bubnick, and countless other relatives and friends that will never be able to heal this hole in our hearts. Lisa's memorial service will be held at The Tacoma Dome's Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D Street, on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 7 PM. There will be a public viewing of her body Tuesday - Wednesday, July 27 - 28, 2010, from 11 AM until 8 PM, at the Mountain View Funeral Home Oak Room at 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW. An account has been set up at Columbia Bank entitled "The Lisa Melancon Memorial Fund" and donations will be accepted at any branch. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home 253-584-0252. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

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