In the case of Phillip Jay Eskridge, an unclaimed person discovered in Spanaway, Washington, the circumstances surrounding his death reveal a poignant narrative. Found deceased on August 4, 2017, the 68-year-old male passed away from natural causes at Good Samaritan Hospital. Although the medical examiner identified Mr. Eskridge and notified his family, they unfortunately did not come forward to claim his remains. Following standard procedure, his body was sent to a rotation funeral home, where he was subsequently cremated.
After the cremation, the cremains of Phillip Jay Eskridge were returned to the custody of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. Despite the absence of family involvement, it was determined that Mr. Eskridge was a veteran, which entitled him to a dignified final resting place at Tahoma National Cemetery. This discovery marked a significant turn in the handling of his remains, ensuring that his service and life were honored respectfully.
On November 30, 2017, the cremains were entrusted to the Missing in America Project, an organization dedicated to locating, identifying, and interring the unclaimed remains of American veterans. This initiative facilitated the appropriate burial of Mr. Eskridge at Tahoma National Cemetery, ensuring that he was laid to rest with the honor befitting his service. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, handled Mr. Eskridge’s case with professionalism, as indicated by their Agency Case Number 17-1556. The office can be contacted at 253-798-6494 for further information.
Date Found: 08/04/2017
