In the case of Michelle Vancise-Reeder, a 66-year-old female, her body was found in Tacoma, Washington, on August 19, 2018. After passing away from natural causes at Tacoma General Hospital, her case was managed by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma. Despite efforts to connect with her family, Michelle's step-daughter expressed unwillingness to claim her remains. The prospect of contact with Michelle's husband was unsuccessful, as he could not be located.
Though Michelle’s sister indicated a potential willingness to claim the remains in the future, she had not yet proceeded with any related actions. This left the decedent without immediate family to take responsibility for her final arrangements. The absence of other known relatives further complicated the resolution of her case. In compliance with procedures for unclaimed individuals, Michelle’s remains were sent to a rotation funeral home where she underwent cremation. The cremated remains were subsequently returned to the custody of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office.
The agency overseeing the case, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, can be reached at the contact number 253-798-6494. The case, recorded under the agency case number 18-1685, highlights the challenging circumstances faced by unclaimed decedents and the importance of tracking and attempting to contact next of kin. Despite a network of connections, Michelle Vancise-Reeder’s remains remain without a permanent claimant, pending any later decisions by her sister or other potential family members.
Date Found: 08/19/2018
