In Tacoma, Washington, on May 15, 2018, the body of a 101-year-old man named Wilbur L. Mead was discovered in his residence. Despite reaching such an advanced age, Mr. Mead passed away from natural causes, seemingly at peace in his own home. His case has been recorded under Namus ID UCP56408, and efforts to connect him with any surviving family or next of kin proved to be fruitless. His solitude in life extended into death, leaving the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office with the challenging task of managing his case without the assistance of family.
The Medical Examiner's Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, undertook an exhaustive search to locate any relatives or next of kin for Mr. Mead. Unfortunately, their efforts yielded no results, making it difficult to proceed with any family-involved proceedings that typically follow such deaths. Agency personnel, identifiable through their contact at 253-798-6494, worked diligently to fulfill their responsibilities in the absence of familial connections.
Remarkably, Wilbur L. Mead had taken steps to prepare for his eventual passing by pre-paying for his funeral arrangements at Mt. View Funeral Home. This foresight ensured that, despite having no known relatives to orchestrate his final rites, his funeral would be handled with care and dignity. The case, cataloged as 19-0993 by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, concludes with the understanding that Mr. Mead, while alone in terms of kin, did not leave the practical matters of his passing unattended.
Date Found: 05/15/2018
