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Funeral Homes in Kapowsin, WA
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Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Kapowsin.
Zip codes in the city: 98344.
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Our first cemetery is ‘Old’ Tacoma Cemetery, located on 42 acres in the heart of Tacoma, at 48th & South Tacoma Way. Opened in 1875, the cemetery contains many of the founding fathers of the great City of Destiny. On any particular day you will...
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Cady Cremation Services is Western Washington's only independent, stand-alone crematory that is not associated with any funeral home or cemetery. You will find that our dedicated facility and licensed, professional staff will provide your family...
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Facts about the city
Kapowsin is a census-designated place located approximately 25 miles (38 kilometers) southeast of Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The 2010 Census placed the population at 333.Kapowsin was founded in 1901 when the Kapowsin Lumber Company built a sawmill at the community's present site. Located on the north end of Lake Kapowsin, the community was a thriving lumber town in the early part of the 20th century, with a high school, shops, and trades, and a population of about 10,000. After a decline in the timber industry, the town diminished in size into a neighborhood center, with a store, tavern, post office (US ZIP code 98344), fire station and grange hall. Kapowsin High School was abandoned in 1949 after being damaged in an earthquake.Kapowsin is located partially in the Bethel School District and partially in the Eatonville School District, and Kapowsin Elementary School is located nearby. Secondary students attend Frontier Junior High and Graham-Kapowsin High School, which opened in 2005. Tacoma Rail's freight line to Morton, Washington, runs through the town.
Kapowsin Obituaries
It was revealed on August 5th, 2018 that Mildred Jones (Foreman) died in Tigard, Oregon. Ms. Jones was 97 years old and was born in Kapowsin, WA. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mildred's life.
It was revealed by The News Tribune on January 24th, 2016 that Lois Ann "The Fish Lady" Mattison (Bolle) passed away in Kapowsin, Washington. Ms. Mattison was 84 years old and was born in Dunn Co, WI. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lois Ann "The Fish Lady"'s life.
It was noted by The News Tribune on December 6th, 2015 that Clarice Adeline Garner (Guyett) passed away in Kapowsin, Washington. Ms. Garner was 87 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Clarice Adeline's life.
It was disclosed by The News Tribune on April 15th, 2012 that Michael Jerome McDonald passed away in Kapowsin, Washington. McDonald was 77 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Michael Jerome's life.
It was noted by The News Tribune on November 6th, 2011 that Margaret E Kelley (Thale) died in Kapowsin, Washington. Ms. Kelley was 82 years old and was born in Quincy, IL. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Margaret E's life.
It was revealed by Seattle Times (2000-present) on August 3rd, 1970 that Richard D Lane passed on in Kapowsin, Washington. Lane was 27 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Richard D's life.
It was revealed by The News Tribune on that Clarice Adeline Garner (Guyett) passed on in Kapowsin, Washington. Ms. Garner was 87 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Clarice Adeline's life.
History
Located on the north end of Kapowsin Lake, the community was a thriving lumber town in the early part of the 20th century, with a high school, shops, and trades, and a population of about 10,000. Kapowsin High School was abandoned in 1949 after being damaged in an earthquake. Kapowsin is an unincorporated area community located approximately 25 miles (38 kilometers) south east of Tacoma, Washington in Pierce County, Washington County, Washington, United States.
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vo:Kapowsin. Tacoma Rail's freight line to Morton, Washington, runs through the town.
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