On September 27, 2025, the body of Diane Shirley Belcher, an 82-year-old woman, was found in Tacoma, Washington. Ms. Belcher passed away at her care facility due to 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 her remains. As a result, her case has been entered into the National Missing and Unclaimed Persons System under Namus ID: UCP150913.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, is overseeing the case under agency case number 252501. The office has confirmed that Ms. Belcher’s cremains may be claimed by any individual at any time, ensuring that her remains can be respectfully cared for even in the absence of known family. The agency can be contacted directly at 253-798-6494 for inquiries regarding the case.
This situation highlights the challenges faced when individuals pass away without immediate family or friends to take responsibility for their remains. The Medical Examiner’s Office continues to serve as the point of contact for those who may wish to provide closure by claiming Ms. Belcher’s cremains.
Date Found: 09/27/2025
