Funeral Homes in Enumclaw, WA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Kasey Kahne (race car driver).

Enumclaw /ˈiːnəmklɔː/ (US dict: ē′·nəm·klŏ) is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,669 at the 2010 census.The Enumclaw Plateau, on which the city resides, was formed by a volcanic mudflow (lahar) from Mount Rainier approximately 5,700 years ago.The name Enumclaw is derived from a Salish Native American term that translates as "place of evil spirits", apparently referring to Enumclaw Mountain, located about 6 miles (9.7 km) to the north, and referring either to some evil incident that occurred there or to the frequent powerful windstorms that affect the region. Native American mythology tells the story of two Pacific Northwest Native American brothers - Enumclaw and Kapoonis - whose father turned them into thunder and lightning respectively. The City of Enumclaw says the name means "thundering noise".

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Enumclaw Obituaries

It was noted by Register Guard on February 6th, 2021 that Mary Halcyon "Hallie" Wells (Morris) passed away in Enumclaw, Washington.  Ms. Wells was 87 years old and was born in Moreland, OK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary Halcyon "Hallie"'s life.

It was written by Napa Valley Register on October 27th, 2020 that Richard R "Dick" Hughes passed away in Enumclaw, Washington.  Hughes was 80 years old and was born in Faribault, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Richard R "Dick"'s life.

It was disclosed by Register Guard on August 25th, 2019 that Fred C Willis passed away in Springfield, Oregon.  Willis was 76 years old and was born in Enumclaw, WA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Fred C's life.

It was reported by Ellensburg Daily Record on February 21st, 2019 that Priscilla Woods (Anderson) died in Enumclaw, Washington.  Ms. Woods was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Priscilla's life.

It was written by Enumclaw Courier-Herald on December 3rd, 2018 that Kelly Maines (Maines) died in Enumclaw, Washington.  Ms. Maines was 63 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kelly's life.

It was noted by Enumclaw Courier-Herald on December 3rd, 2018 that Ronald "Droogt" Rossman perished in Enumclaw, Washington.  Rossman was 70 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ronald "Droogt"'s life.

It was disclosed by Enumclaw Courier-Herald on November 12th, 2018 that Lloyd R Bickler died in Enumclaw, Washington.  Bickler was 91 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lloyd R's life.

It was revealed by Enumclaw Courier-Herald on November 12th, 2018 that Beth E Holmquist died in Enumclaw, Washington.  Holmquist was 8 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Beth E's life.

It was reported by Enumclaw Courier-Herald on November 6th, 2018 that Eugene Terence Ihlenfeldt died in Enumclaw, Washington.  Ihlenfeldt was 88 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eugene Terence's life.

It was reported by Enumclaw Courier-Herald on October 30th, 2018 that Bobbie Smith passed away in Enumclaw, Washington.  Smith was 99 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bobbie's life.

History

At first the people called the town 'Stevensonville' after the founders, but they soon refused the honor. They built a hotel, and gave away lots for a saloon and a general store. It is home to the 'Enumclaw Courier-Herald' newspaper and Mutual of Enumclaw, an insurance doing business in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. After warning the settlers at Fort Steilacoom, he left the area, moving to Roy, Washington He would never return to Enumclaw. In 1929, a much-anticipated route to Eastern Washington was opened across the Naches Pass Pass Highway.

The official website for the city of Enumclaw is https://www.cityofenumclaw.net/.