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BORN

1930

DIED

2025

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320 West Pioneer Avenue

Puyallup, Washington

Loris Shoemaker Obituary

Passed away in Puyallup on November 22, 2025, at the age of 95. Born to Frank and Gwendolyn Brainard on July 10, 1930, Loris grew up in Kent then resided in Milton for over 70 years. Loris is survived by her daughters Janie and Diana, daughter-in-law Paula, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim and son Tom. A memorial will begin at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4 at Mission Woods Church in Milton. Her online obituary can be viewed and signed at Legacy.com.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 2025.

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Steve Murphy

November 29, 2025

I am saddened by the passing of Loris. She was my neighbor for many years. I delivered her newspaper. She was always nice to me. She´s one of the last of the folks from "the old neighborhood"

Lizabeth Morrow & family

November 29, 2025

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.

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2:00 p.m.

Mission Woods Church

2003 Taylor St, Milton, WA 98354

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320 West Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup, WA 98371

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