In the case of Gloria D. Killingbeck, an 85-year-old woman was discovered deceased on January 20, 2018, in Lakewood, Washington. The findings revealed that she had passed away from natural causes at her residence. Despite conducting an extensive search, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO) could not locate any family members for Gloria, leaving her unclaimed.
Following standard procedure, Gloria's body was transferred to a local funeral home that was part of a rotational system dealing with unclaimed remains. There, she was cremated, and her cremains were subsequently returned to the custody of the PCMEO. During the investigation, it came to light that Gloria was a veteran, which made her eligible for burial at Tahoma National Cemetery.
With no family to make arrangements, the PCMEO took the initiative to ensure that Gloria received a respectful burial. They coordinated with the Missing in America Project, an organization dedicated to providing proper burials for unclaimed veterans. Thanks to their involvement and efforts, Gloria D. Killingbeck was able to be laid to rest with the honor and dignity she deserved. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, can be contacted at 253-798-6494 for further information regarding her case, which is registered under NamUs ID: UCP5362.
Date Found: 01/20/2018
