Andrew Jackson Stevens III, a 67-year-old male, was found deceased in Tacoma, Washington on November 8, 2025. His passing was determined to be the result of natural causes. Despite efforts to locate relatives or acquaintances, the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has been unable to identify any family members or friends who could claim his remains. As a result, his case has been entered into the National Missing and Unclaimed Persons System under Namus ID: UCP152137.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, continues to oversee the matter under agency case number 252875. With no known next of kin, the office has made clear that the cremated remains of Mr. Stevens may be claimed by any individual at any time. This policy ensures that even in the absence of family, there remains an opportunity for community members or others to provide closure and dignity to the deceased.
The agency, which can be contacted at 253-798-6494, serves as the official authority in Pierce County for investigating deaths and managing unclaimed persons cases. In this instance, their role highlights the challenges faced when individuals pass away without connections to family or friends who can take responsibility for their remains. The case of Andrew Jackson Stevens III underscores the importance of community awareness and compassion in ensuring that those who die alone are not forgotten.
Date Found: 11/08/2025
