On May 14, 2018, in Tacoma, Washington, the body of a 63-year-old man named Richard Stephen Woolford was brought to light under the Namus ID: UCP53164. This unclaimed person case unfolded after Woolford passed away from natural causes at the St. Joseph Medical Center. Despite efforts to notify and involve his family, Woolford's remains ended up in the custody of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO).
Richard Woolford had a brother who was contacted upon his passing. However, the brother declined to claim his body, citing a long-standing estrangement. The situation was further complicated by reports of Woolford having children, whom the PCMEO diligently attempted to locate. Unfortunately, these efforts were in vain, as no contact was made with his offspring. With no family stepping forward to claim him, Woolford's remains were entrusted to a rotation funeral home for cremation.
The cremated remains of Richard Woolford were subsequently returned to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. The PCMEO, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, held onto the cremains as the search for any willing family members to recollect them proved unsuccessful. The agency remains open to inquiries and can be contacted at 253-798-6494 for further information, reflecting an ongoing hope that someone might yet come forward to provide Woolford with a proper familial send-off.
Date Found: 05/14/2018
