The case of Lorrena Lynn Scheel involves complex circumstances surrounding her death and subsequent unclaimed remains. Found deceased on January 21, 2016, in Washington, her demise was determined to be due to natural causes while she was at Tacoma General Hospital. Although her family was initially notified after her passing, further attempts to contact them regarding her final disposition were unsuccessful. This left the authorities with the challenging task of managing her cremated remains without familial input.
Following standard procedure, Lorrena's body was entrusted to a rotation funeral home. Her cremains were subsequently returned to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington. Despite efforts to communicate with her next of kin concerning the disposition of her remains, ultimately, no family members came forward to claim them.
After remaining unclaimed for over a year in accordance with policy, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office enacted a respectful resolution. On August 30, 2017, during a ceremonial scattering at sea, Lorrena Lynn Scheel’s cremains were released by the staff of the office. This solemn ceremony honored her existence and ensured that her remains were respectfully handled. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office managed this case diligently, closing it under case number 16-0194. For further details or inquiries, they can be contacted at 253-798-6494.
Date Found: 01/21/2016
