Calvary (Prairie Pioneer) Catholic Cemetery.
7201 54th Ave. W., Tacoma

Also known as Prairie/Pioneer Cemetery.  
Contact Jay Merrick (253)472-8875.  Location of records:  at the 
cemetery, or the associated parish; Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical
Society, or Mr. John Sankoich, Director, Associated Catholic Cemeteries,
Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle, 910 Marion St., Seattle, 98104.  

This independent Catholic cemetery began in 1905 and was reorganized
in 1933.  Some records were destroyed in 1933 but others are still kept
on site.  The cemetery is well-maintained and has expanded beyond its
original 34 acres.  Adjacent to the cemetery is the Old Tacoma Catholic
Cemetery which is now part of Calvar and is maintained by them.