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Arthur L. Defore

Unclaimed
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Arthur L. Defore, a 62-year-old male, was found unresponsive on April 15, 2020, at the Avamere Heritage Rehabilitation of Tacoma, a skilled nursing facility where he resided. Despite the immediate attention by the facility staff, Arthur was unable to be revived, leading to the involvement of the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. The incident prompted a thorough investigation by the office to determine the cause of his sudden unresponsiveness and subsequent passing.

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Date Found: 04/15/2020
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP69914
    • Victim Details

    2020-05-25T17:57:50.187

    2021-10-19T17:29:21.233

    69914

    UCP69914

    20386

    Arthur

    L.

    Defore

    White / Caucasian

    Multiple

    Male

    04/15/2020

    Tacoma

    Washington

    Pierce County

    98408

    No

    19538

    Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office

    Tacoma

    Washington

    Pierce County

    3619 Pacific Avenue, , Tacoma, Washington

    2537986494

    County

    Medical Examiner

    20-0867

    2020-05-25

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown

    01/08/2026


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