The case of Felix L Harper involves a 71-year-old male whose body was found on November 23, 2014, at the Washington Soldier's Home in Orting, Washington. The decedent was identified as Felix L Harper and was determined to have died of natural causes. Despite the identification, Harper remained unclaimed by his family, leading to further steps being taken to ensure he received a respectful handling posthumously.
After being confirmed as unclaimed, Harper's remains were transported to a rotation funeral home where he was cremated. The cremains were then returned to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office (PCMEO). During the process of determining how best to handle Harper's final arrangements, it came to light that he was a veteran. This information played a significant role in deciding the subsequent steps, ensuring that Harper was treated with the honor befitting someone who had served in the military.
On January 8, 2015, Felix L Harper’s cremains were entrusted to the Missing in America Project. This organization is dedicated to the dignified burial of forgotten veterans and those unclaimed by family. Harper's eligible status as a veteran allowed for his interment at the Tahoma National Cemetery, a place reserved for honoring military service members. Throughout these proceedings, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, was involved in the management and oversight of Harper’s case, overseeing the respectful resolution of this unclaimed person's situation.
Date Found: 11/23/2014
