Alden O. Bjerken, an 86-year-old male, passed away on April 3, 2017, from natural causes at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. Following his death, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, identified by agency case number 17-0764, undertook extensive efforts to locate surviving family members. Unfortunately, these searches were unsuccessful, as the decedent's only known family members were also deceased.
Mr. Bjerken was subsequently sent to a rotation funeral home, where he was cremated. As further research revealed that he was a veteran, eligible for burial at Tahoma National Cemetery, his cremated remains were sent there for interment. This ensured that he was laid to rest with honor and dignity.
This case highlights the dedicated efforts of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office to identify connections for unclaimed persons, even in challenging circumstances. Their office is located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, and can be contacted at 253-798-6494 for related inquiries. Alden O. Bjerken is registered under NamUs ID: UCP5352.
Date Found: 04/03/2017
