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Ronald Oliver Tharpe, a 71-year-old male, passed away from natural causes on February 18, 2018, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Lakewood, Washington. Following his death, an extensive search was conducted to locate any surviving family members who could claim Ronald. Despite thorough efforts, no immediate family was initially found, leaving Ronald's remains unclaimed.

Due to the absence of family, Ronald was sent to a rotation funeral home where he was cremated. His cremains were subse ...Read More
Date Found: 02/18/2018
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Victim Details

2018-05-05T12:21:23

2021-10-25T19:50:56.787

5385

UCP5385

354

Ronald

Oliver

Tharpe

Male

02/18/2018

Lakewood

Washington

Pierce County

98498

353

Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

3619 Pacific Avenue, , Tacoma, Washington

2537986494

County

Medical Examiner

18-0353

11/22/2025


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