Showing posts with label obituaries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label obituaries. Show all posts

Celebration of Life for Mark McVeety - bring stories and photos

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Mark's Celebration of Life event is this Thursday, December 31, at 11am at the SCC Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Bring your memories and stories to share. There will be an open mic in the lobby followed by a short talk by Dan Eernissee and a poem shared by the family ay 11:30am in the theater. There will be music, food, refreshments and lots of pictures.

The Fund is ready! Mark wanted to leave a legacy in the form of a fund whose goal is to give financial aid to SCC students in need. Managed by the Shoreline Community College Foundation, donations will be collected at the event and after, and are tax deductible. Donations up to $10,000 will be matched toward a goal of $25,000 to endow the fund.



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Kiskaddon service scheduled for Wednesday

Monday, December 28, 2015

A memorial service for Bill Kiskaddon, who died December 3, is scheduled for Wednesday at 2pm at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church at the corner of Northwest Richmond Beach Road and 15th Avenue Northwest in Shoreline (1512 NW 195th St).

Kiskaddon was the last Republican to represent the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park area in the legislature. He lost his seat to Democrat Patty Murray in 1988, four years before Murray won election to the U.S. Senate.



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Services for Mark McVeety on Dec 31

Mark McVeety
Mark McVeety, a staff and faculty member at Shoreline Community College, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015.

McVeety, 46, came to the college in November, 2007, as Director of the Small Business Accelerator.

The project is an innovative collaboration between the college and the City of Shoreline. He also taught a class on entrepreneurship as part of the college business department. He served on the Shoreline Community College Foundation Board and was past president of the foundation.

His background in business and the software industry, along with an upbeat attitude and high level of energy, was an asset to the college and the community.

A celebration of life is planned for 11am, Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the college theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Shoreline, WA 98133.

More information and remembrances here.



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Death Notices as of December 21, 2015

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.

Obituaries from The Seattle Times


M. Gene "Geno" Ross  1932-2015  Active in the Masonic fraternity, including membership in Seattle Scottish Rite (Shoreline) and Nile Shrine. Services held at Scottish Rite center in Shoreline.

Cathy Renee Cummings  age 68  Died in Edmonds after battling cancer for over a year. Attended Shorecrest high school and retired from a career in the dental industry.

George Robert Hetherington  age 88  grew up in Fall City, then moved to Shoreline in 1953 where he and his wife raised their family. Member of Local 32 Plumbers and Steamfitters. 48 years in the Navy, including reserves.

Howard Fujio Inouye  1930-2015  Celebration of Life held at Aurora Church of the Nazarene.

Margaret "Peggy" Baldwin  age 93  Passed away in her sleep, in Shoreline.

Jeffery Craig Ross  1960-2015  The "most involved non-Catholic at St. Luke" "Master of cooking, tacky shirts, pyrotechnics, and Christmas lights." Celebration of Life at St. Luke with remembrances to St. Luke School.

Daryl G. Baerwald  1942-2015  Retired in 1996 after 31 years of teaching elementary school in Shoreline. Awarded the PTA Golden Acorn award. Celebration of Life will be held in January.

Robert S. Magnusson  1923-2015  Memorial service held at Bethel Lutheran Church in Shoreline. Retired after long career at Sellen Construction.

Erling Roderic Johansen  1934-2015  Services will be held at Shorewood High School.

Elizabeth (Betty) Caroline Sorensen  1922-2015  Loved her 20 years at Shorecrest High School as secretary to the Assistant Principal.

Vern Lee Amundson  Age 86  With his cousin, ran the family business in Shoreline, Parker's Ballroom. Active in Norwegian organizations. Active member of Shoreline Rotary, and was named "Shoreliner of The Year". He was honored to throw out the first pitch at a Mariner's Game.

William G. Muller  1928-2015  Lake Forest Park resident raised show quality Springer spaniels and spent a lifetime coaching youth soccer. Member of the Shorelake Soccer Club where his teams won numerous recreational championships. Recognized as a Seattle Youth Soccer Association Legend Life Member.

Patricia "Pat" Leaf  1932-2015  An active member of Calvin Presbyterian Church for over 30 years, she was a member of the choir, served as the church organist for three years and was a Deacon. Most recently she attended Trinity Presbyterian Church where services were held.

Mildred "Mickie" Freed  1923-2015  Member of Calvin Presbyterian Church where remembrances can be made.

Bobbie Gene Dyer  Age 89  Memorial Services will be held at the Shoreline Library. He was a construction worker, owner of an asphalt company.

Salvatore Paul "Sal" Marcello  Born in "Da Bronx", he and his family moved to Shoreline when he was 10. He remained in WA till 2007, when he and his wife, Patti, moved to Hawaii. He was a friend to all, telling jokes and laughing. Memorial at The Hook in Edmonds - wear bright colors and bring pictures and stories of Uncle Sal.



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Death notices as of November 21, 2015

Friday, November 27, 2015

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.

Obituaries from The Seattle Times


Dwight Coil  1937-2015  Taught 30 years in the Shoreline School District and retired to Loon Lake, Washington.

Elenor Loarie Schoen  1916-2015  When her husband died in 1997 she moved to Shoreline to live with her daughters. A freelance author, she was still being published up to 5 years ago. She was also a dedicated volunteer: initiating a Catholic high school's parent organization and vocational guidance counseling in Leavenworth, testifying in favor of desegregating a local Kansas swimming pool, running a church resettlement program in Lakewood, teaching religious education, and serving on the parish council there, and providing homes and resources for women in crisis pregnancies." Mass at St Mark in Shoreline.

Lori Ann Lowell  Age 57  Grew up in Lake Forest Park and graduated from Shorecrest High School in 1976. Avid world traveller.

Linda Lee Arnold  1944-2015  Active member of Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church where services were held.

Catherine Bradford  1950-2015  Raised in Richmond Beach / Shoreline, she graduated from Shoreline High School in 1968. Worked as a checker at QFC for many years, then joined her mother in the travel business.

Michael McLean  graduated from Shorecrest High School.

Sharon Kay Wong  1950-2015  Worked ten years for the City of Shoreline.

Keith Kellogg  Graduated from Shoreline High School.

Peggy Louise Michajla  1923-2015  Raised her family in Shoreline and spent 16 years working at the Aurora Village Nordstrom.

Daniel Everett Zeufeldt  1964-2015  Services at Berean Bible Church in Shoreline.

Linda Irene Tynes  Services at First Lutheran Church in Shoreline.

M. Sean Linton Echelbarger  1969-2015  Donations suggested to The Evergreen School in Shoreline.

Virginia Neumaier  1921-2015  She was Bob Dylan's Sunday school teacher, a lifelong Democrat, friend to both Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale and a past-president of Minnesota's League of Women Voters.

Elinor Anita Brydges  1926-2015  She and her husband were 40 year members of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline. She worked many years at the Edmonds Public Library. In 2006 she moved to Arizona to be near her son.

Konny Ruth Carlson  1945-2015  Lived most of her life in Lake Forest Park. She spent "32 wonderful years" working for the Shoreline School District as a bus driver.

Shirley Wilson Taylor  1926-2015  Services held at Shoreline Free Methodist Church.

Howard Fujio Inouye  1930-2015  Services held at Aurora Church of the Nazarene.

 


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Death notices as of October 21, 2015

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.

Obituaries from The Seattle Times


Ester L. Musacchia  1930-2015  Lake Forest Park resident was a para-educator in Shoreline Public Schools for 25 years. "She loved quilting, gardening, sewing, scrapbooking, movies and spending time with her family."

Winlock "Lock" Miller  1950-2015  Lock Miller, an avid outdoorsman, created Marmot Mountain Works, a company that specialized in clothing and equipment for mountaineering and skiing, and a guide service for kayaking. He was the president of two family charitable trusts, the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden on Union Bay, and one which gave grants to charities serving parks, education, and northwest history. Services at Florence Henry Chapel in The Highlands and reception at St. Dunstan's.

Vernon Floyd Van Heyningen  1923-2015  Served in the U.S. Army medical corps during WW II. Aeronautical engineer who worked for Boeing, he was "dedicated in serving the Christian Reformed Church and Watson Groen Christian School (Shoreline Christian School)."  Services at First Christian Reform Church in Shoreline.

Matthew Farley Burkhart  1983-2009  The 2001 Shorecrest graduate was a computer science engineer who worked for Google in New York as Tech Lead of the Singer Project which he created for Google Earth. Raised in Lake Forest Park, he "died due to recurrent severe major depressive illness after battling the disease for 12 years."

Wayne E. Metsker  age 91 Taught as a substitute in the Shoreline School District.

John Walsh  1959-2015  Shoreline man died in a boating accident at Moses Lake. He was an active, 35 year member of IBEW local 46.

Joyce A. Burlingame  1931-2015  50 year Shoreline resident died at home. "She volunteered for the PTA, as a den mother, carpool driver for kids activities and raising charitable funds for Children's Orthopedic Hospital." Active in Bothell Sons of Norway.

Beverly Jane Ramstead  1925-2015  Lived in Shoreline with her young family from 1947 to the mid-1950s.

Marjorie (Williams) French  1931-2015  Celebration of Life held at Lake Forest Park Civic Club.

Olin Lyle Darling  1939-2015  Services at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline.

Keith S. Yett  1921-2015  Served in the South Pacific during WWII. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he worked at the Applied Physics Laboratory. An avid snow skier, he won medals at the age of 81. "Other interests included sailing, lawn bowling, Scandinavian folk dancing, bird watching, geology, reading and was a lifelong Husky football fan."



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Solid Rock Cruisers Car Club to recognize the late Mel Anthony, vintage midget racer from Shoreline

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Mel Anthony in #12
Mel raced until age 87

Mel Anthony was legendary among the vintage midget racers crowd, having started his career at age 14 in Shoreline and later racing for many years at the old Aurora Speedway near Bitter Lake. Mel resumed racing after a 40 year lapse, at age 83, and subsequently raced up to age 87 at race tracks through the Pacific Northwest.

Smoke, Sand, and Rubber
by Mel Anthony
Mel also wrote a book called "Smoke, Sand and Rubber", sharing stories of his racing, plus other racing legends, the Aurora Speedway and more. A film was produced by Greg Brotherton, a young filmmaker, that was featured on KCTS.

Solid Rock Cruisers Car Club will honor Mel at its meeting on Tuesday evening, October 27, at Spiro's Pizza, 18400 Aurora in Shoreline.

Bob Junell, member and friend of Mel, will show various videos and share some stories about Mel.

"Mel was a genuine person who loved and lived racing most of his life, stated Junell. "When he and his son, Dennis, bought and restored a 1947 Kurtis Offenhauser race car, Mel returned to racing. 
He was quite the story teller, too, with humor and a twinkle in his eye. Known through the world by his counterparts and vintage racing buffs, Mel's exploits and stories are legendary."

Mel passed away at age 92. Mel was also honored in the Golden Age Racing Club's Hall of Fame. Golden Age is a club of many enthusiasts and both current and former midget racers which also meets in the Shoreline area. The Shoreline Historic Museum has historic records, photos and displays of the Aurora Speedway and hosts the annual Golden Wheel midgets racecar show.

Solid Rock Cruisers meets at 6:30pm at Spiro's, and is open to guests. For information, contact Bob Junell.



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Obituary: Betty Tisdale

Sunday, October 11, 2015

The Seattle Times published a recent obituary on the fascinating life of Betty Tisdale, the "Angel of Saigon" who recently died at the age of 93.

Two of her daughters live in the Puget Sound area, including Lien Tisdale Titus the publisher of the Secret Shoreline Facebook page.




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Memorial services for Tom Jamieson on Saturday

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Tom Jamieson passed away September 28, 2015. He'd suffered a massive heart attack a week earlier. He was a kind and generous man who gave selflessly to his family, friends and his community.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 on Saturday, October 3 at United Evangelical Free Church, 1420 NW 80th St, Seattle, WA 98117. All are welcome to attend.

See church website for directions.

Memorials may be made in Tom’s honor to the American Heart Association.



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Obituary: Tom Jamieson

Monday, September 28, 2015

Tom Jamieson
From Lori Sotelo, Chairman
King County Republican Party

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of a member of the King County Republican Party family.

This morning, September 28, 32nd Legislative District Republican Party Chair Tom Jamieson passed away from complications related to a heart attack that occurred a little over a week ago.

Many of you who knew Tom recognized he was a stalwart grassroots activist for the King County Republican Party as well as the 32nd Legislative District Republicans.

He was serving his second term as a District Chairman and was well known for his unique sense of humor, steadfast leadership, and for being a determined activist on local issues.

Tom was a regular attendee at Shoreline City Council meetings where he frequently lobbied the Council and even created his own blog (http://www.jamiesonoffleash.com/) where he commented on and made videos about local government issues. He was recognized as a leader by many local citizens who he taught to become activists.

Tom was a welcome and engaging addition to the King County Republican Party Executive Committee. Those that worked with Tom recognized how committed and passionate he was for our Republican Party, his example will be remembered and admired for years to come in our collective memories of such a great man, Tom Jamieson.

Tom leaves behind his wife, Lois, his children and a large extended family. Funeral announcements will be forthcoming.



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Death notices as of September 25, 2015

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.



Mins Reinsma 1923-2015  Born in the Netherlands, he survived the Nazi occupation during WWII, saw the world (Indonesia and Wales) on the Dutch navy's only aircraft carrier. He married his childhood sweetheart and after several moves they ended up in Seattle where he was an active participant in the Watson Groen Christian School (now Shoreline Christian), where he served on the church council and the board of education.

James (Wes) Wesley Taylor, Sr  1931-2015  A faithful member of Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, where services were held.

Roland Jerald (Jerry) Baker  1938-2015 After his retirement, he developed and grew the "Purchasing and Supply Chain Management" program at Shoreline Community College.

Scott Dale Bekins  1957-2015  A Life Celebration will be held on October 3 at the Richmond Beach Library for Shoreline resident Scott Bekins.

Margaret McClure  1919-2015  She worked as a secretary and retired from the Shoreline School District after several years of service.

Warren Oretto Brown, Jr.  1921-2015  The 93 year old Shoreline resident always said he "had a good life" and asked that memorials be given to Shoreline Fire and Paramedic Station 61.

Roland George Gardner  1928-2015  Shoreline resident was an avid fisherman; had worked for the Seattle Parks Department, and was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Society. Services at St Luke in Shoreline.

Norman C. Schack  1933-2015  Had a teaching stint at Cordell Hull Junior High School in Shoreline.

Lisa Atkinson Drivenes  1965-2015  Lisa devoted countless hours to St Luke Parish, providing support whereever needed as a beloved staff member and hard-working volunteer, parent and parishioner.

Betty Jane (Bickford) Trice 1924-2015 Upon retirement from the Shoreline school district she became a Master Gardener and enjoyed planning gardens for herself and friends.

Tyler Garrett Hayden  2008 Shorecrest graduate and swimming champ died in a boating collision in California.

Robert C. Small  1925-2015  Active for 45 years at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Bob served as elder, participated in Bible study, in fellowship groups and spent countless hours volunteering his "fix-it" talents wherever needed. Services held at Calvin.

Alan Lee Schneider  1947-2015  Services held at Shoreline Community Church.

Marjorie (Sharon) Bennett  1941-2015   Raised her family in what is now Shoreline. Sharon loved to emcee and play bluegrass music and was seen and heard at festivals all around the area.

Arthur L. Wadekamper  1935-2015  57 year Shoreline resident was active in sports and civic affairs, as a soccer referee for the Washington State soccer association and a Ronald Wastewater commissioner.

Richard A. (Dick) Japar   1942-2015  Retired from Shoreline Parks department, he loved fishing and the Seahawks.

Marcy Teichman 1948-2015  Passed peacefully at her home in Lake Forest Park on her birthday.

Alice (Glavinovich) (Martin) Ehli  1941-2015  Worked for the Shoreline School District for over 30 years. Volunteered at Children's Hospital Bargain Boutique and St. Luke's Catholic Church where she administered the Eucharist to many home bound parishioners. Services at St. Luke.



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Obituary: Tyler Garrett Hayden

Monday, September 14, 2015

Services will be held at 2pm on Friday, September 18 to honor 2008 Shorecrest grad Tyler Hayden, who died September 6 following a boating accident off Casino Point in California.

Services will be held at Inglewood Golf Club. Tyler's family asks that memorial gifts be directed to: Special Olympics Washington, 1809 7th Ave., Suite 1509, Seattle, WA 98101.

Tyler was a 2008 graduate of Shorecrest High School, where he set six school swimming records, was an eight-time district champion, a two-time All American, and winner of Washington state's 2008 3-A 100-meter butterfly title.

He graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 2012 and recently joined RBC Wealth Management as a financial advisor, working from both California and Seattle offices.



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Obituary: Arthur L. Wadekamper

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, September 19 at 2pm at Beck's Funeral Home, 405 5th Ave S, Edmonds 98020, for former Ronald Wastewater Commissioner Arthur L. Wadekamper, who died August 28, 2015 at the age of 80.

The Shoreline resident was a soccer referee for over 15 years, and served two and a half terms on the Ronald Wastewater Board of Commissioners.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, and is survived by his sons, Doug and Brad.





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Death notices as of August 21, 2015

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.


Bruce Robert Froemming 1950 - 2015  Lake Forest Park resident "enjoyed traveling to Istanbul to pursue his interest in collecting Lakai and Kungrat embroideries." With a MFA, he taught art at Syracuse University in New York, then worked for a museum. After moving to Seattle he had a 25 year career as a finish carpenter and home remodeler.

Dorothy Kathryn Anderson  1916-2015  Taught 4th grade Sunday school classes when the family lived in Richmond Beach.

Margaret Amy Powers  1928 - 2015  Services and a celebration of life were held at St. Dunstan's in Shoreline for retired this Boeing employee and mother of five.

Dorothy May Herivel  1923-2015  Church organist at several churches, including Bethel Lutheran of Shoreline. Long time member of the Sweet Adelines chorus.

Judith "Jeri" Callahan  1935-2015  Services were held at St Mark's for the "Houseboat Lady" author of Staying Afloat, who conducted water tours of the Seattle houseboat community.

Michael Andrew Adcock  1965-2015  Shoreline resident was a proud and dedicated Union Carpenter who loved sports and the outdoors.

Sharon Lou (Hilker) Lahmann  1936-2015  A member of the Stevens Ministry at the First Lutheran Church Richmond Beach where services were held.

Earl W. Adamson  1928-2015  Memorial services were held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Shoreline for this Kenmore resident.

William Ray Ingraham  1937-2015  Services held at St Luke in Shoreline, with Remembrances suggested to the Seattle Chapter Boy Scouts of America or the Alzheimer's Association.

Robert Nym Park, III  1945-2015  Attended Shoreline's Ronald School, then high school at Lakeside. As an adult he worked the northwest comedy circuit, and was a busker at local fairs.

Mary Adele Ditmas Cashmanin  1925-2015 In 1975, Mary completed her nursing studies at Shoreline Community College and "fulfilled her long-held goal of working as a registered nurse."

Carolyn Gail Johnson  1938-2015 Former Richmond Beach resident graduated from the first Dental Hygiene class at Shoreline Community College. She began teaching in the program and was acting Director for one year. She continued as a professor while working on advanced degrees.

Mary Ann Quinlan  1944-2015  Married in 1977 and they raised their sons in Shoreline.  She "served as a nun through the Adrian Dominican organization, taught at Holy Names Academy and did social work through Snohomish County Head Start." Funeral mass held at St Luke.

Hope Elayne Hubbarb Briggs  1929-2015  Services will be held at St. David Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Shoreline for Hope Briggs, with donations to the church requested in lieu of flowers.

David Boyd Fenton  1925-2015  Services will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Shoreline for this father of seven, who loved his family and his church.

Carolyn Frances Pingrey  1924-2015  She graduated from the nursing program at Shoreline Community College and worked at Northwest Hospital as an RN.

Judith Alice England  1934-2015  Services at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach for Crista resident who lived 60 years in Edmonds.

Rudolf "Rudy" E. Gabriel  1923-2015  Passed peacefully in Shoreline. He was born in Indonesia and flew for the 320th Sqaudron Dutch Naval Air Arm as a bombardier gunman during World War II.

Gregory A. Abbott  Bass-baritone soloist in the Seattle area, carpenter and cabinet maker. Diagnosed with dementia, he was cared for at Callahan House in Shoreline. Services held at Shoreline UU Church.

Ann Henry Bohart  1935-2015 Active civic volunteer, she was involved with Seattle Children's,  a founding member of the Genevieve Henry Orthopedic Guild that is active and strong today. Ann was also a member of the Seattle Junior League, the Garden Club of Seattle, the Seattle Golf Club and the Sunset Club of Seattle.

Phyllis Chandler  1949-2015  Lake Forest Park resident was an active community member. "Phyllis was an avid auto rallyist, motorcyclist, sailor, sports fan, soccer player and coach. She was an active member of the Shoreline PTA, longtime board member of the Lake Forest Park Civic Club, and active in scouting and sports activities. Along with other family members, she was an active member of the Snoqualmie Pass Volunteer Ski Patrol."

Margaret R. McClure  1919-2015  She worked as a secretary and retired from the Shoreline School District after several years of service.

Carol Jean (Hughes) Ricker  1941-2015  Memorial services will be held at Calvin Presbyterian Church. Contributions may be made to Calvin Deacons or Vision House (Jacob's Well).





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Services on August 29 for long time Lake Forest Park resident Corinne Miller

Friday, August 21, 2015

Corinne Miller passed away last week at the age of 89. She was a long time resident of Lake Forest Park and taught preschool at Richmond Beach Cooperative Preschool for 30 years.

Services will be held Saturday, August 29 at 1pm, at Trinity Parish Episcopal Church, 609 8th Ave, Seattle.

She leaves her husband of 59 years, 4 children, 13 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the  family requests donations be made to Shoreline Community College Foundation Office 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Shoreline, 98133 in Corinne Miller's name. 



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Death notices as of July 21

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.



Rebecca Anne Dawson  1940-2015  Active member of First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach where she belonged to several bible study groups. 

Rory James Gleason  1990-2015  "In his 25 years, Rory endured many painful procedures and over 20 surgical recoveries. He showed the heart and spirit of a brave fighter, with a winsome smile and sparkling eyes." See previous article.

Ronald Bernard Hansen  1940-2015  Service to the community and love of his family defined his life. See previous article.

Andres "Andy" Karl Hulslander  1969-2015  Lake Forest Park resident died as a result of injuries suffered June 27 when he was hit by a drunk driver in Seattle while bicycling home from work. He was a bicycle racer, riding for Team Wheelsport in Seattle and store manager of the Bicycles West and Bartells.

Roger Allen Schimmeyer  1953-2015  Services were held at Aurora Church of the Nazarene for Schimmeyer, who passed away from Multiple Myeloma. A Seattle school teacher for 31 years, he was a clothing model during summers, then became a flight attendant in order to travel. He ended his career as a probation officer in Seattle and Everett.

Christopher Scott Lahmann  1964-2015  Graduated from Shoreline High School in 1982. He first worked on a crab boat in the Bering Sea, then moved to New Jersey where he worked as a floor installer. He came home to Seattle to care for his mother, who predeceased him.

Shirley McNamara Budiselick  1950-2015  Services held at St Luke's in Shoreline.

Idie Ulsh  1936-2015   Master Birder and president of Seattle Audubon Society. Created and was president of Washington Butterfly Society. 31 years in Shoreline District. See previous article.

Warren N. Arnhart  age 90  Services held at Bethel Lutheran Church for retired principal, WWII pilot and UW grad.

Gaetan (Bill) Patella  Age 91  Beloved volunteer bus aide for disabled children in the Shoreline School District.

Eloyse Nadean "Dean" Ellis  Age 91  Services at St. Dunstan's with memorials suggested to the St. Agnes Guild Memorial Fund.



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Obituary: Idie Ulsh - long career in Shoreline Schools

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Idie Ulsh
Long-time Shoreline Schools teacher / counselor Idie Ulsh died June 11 in Seattle.

Her career in Shoreline spanned 27 years, starting as a 6th grade teacher at Meridian Park in 1958. She moved to Cordell Hull middle school in 1959, teaching PE, Math, Social Studies and Language Arts.

In 1966, after earning a Masters in Counseling, she became a counselor at the school and stayed with that profession beyond retirement. When Cordell Hull closed, she became a counselor at Einstein Middle School (1971-1975), then moved to Shorewood High School.

She retired from Shorewood in 1994 and started a College Guidance Counseling service. It was a natural choice, according to her colleague Randy Schnabel, "She was especially knowledgeable about college opportunities and helpful to students and parents in making college choices."

Her memorial will be held at the University of Washington’s Center for Urban Horticulture at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 1st.



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Obituary: Ronald Bernard Hansen

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Ron Hansen 1940-2015

Ron was born March 15, 1940, in Seattle, Washington and passed away on June 16, 2015. He grew up in Edmonds and, after graduating from the University of Washington with an accounting major, enjoyed decades of serving clients at Hansen / McLaughlin.

Service to the community and love of his family defined his life. Ron was a founding Councilmember and a Mayor of the City of Shoreline. He was a board member of Shoreline Community College Foundation, Suburban Cities Association, the Puget Sound Regional Council, and Shoreline Rotary Foundation. He served terms as president for Sno-King Kiwanis and the Rotary Club of Shoreline.

He is survived by Jan, his college sweetheart and wife of 51 years; son Byron; daughters Stephanie and Karen (husband Greg Greeley); and granddaughters Megan, Katie, and Julia.

Ron lived his faith and was a part of the Shoreline Community Church where services will be held on July 11th at 1pm with a 2pm reception at Shoreline City Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shoreline Rotary Foundation.



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Death notices as of June 21, 2015

Monday, June 29, 2015

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.


Everette F. "Ted" Baker, Jr  1926-2015  Retired from the U.S. Public Health Service and went to work for King County Health department. Memorial service held at New Hope Church in Shoreline.

Lois K. Champion  1935-2015  Spent time as a school nurse in the Shoreline School District.

Frank Moll  1934-2015  Shoreline resident and active community volunteer. Joined the Navy after school and was assigned to the Pentagon as an intelligence officer. After three years, he transitioned to the Reserves where he retired with a rank of Captain. Member of local American Legion. "Frank's family was his true love. If his children were involved so was he; be it scouting, school sports, little league, PTA, or band concerts. He enjoyed teaching them how to fish, hunt, and enjoy nature."

Philip R. Mylet  Age 69   Worked in the Marine Services division of Honeywell. Services at St. Mark Catholic church in Shoreline.

Edith B. Rohrback  1926-2015  Services at Calvin Presbyterian Church. Donations may be made to The Pinckney and Edith Rohrback Family Scholarship Endowment through Shoreline Community College Foundation.

Judith McCusker, age 70, died in Shoreline on June 3, 2015. She graduated from Shoreline High School in 1963 and then moved to New York City. She lived in Greenwich Village for almost 50 years, working in publishing and administration. Extraordinary tour guide, gourmet chef, hostess, poet, writer, singer, political activist, and many other talents.

Lillian Alice Spangler  1934-2015  Worked in various facets of the insurance industry.

Mark Strathy  1953-2015  A creative and talented artist, Mark graduated from Shorecrest in 1971, earned a Masters in Fine Arts in 1984 and taught at Central Connecticut University.

Elaine Lueck  1929-2015  She and husband Don retired to Shoreline in 1985. She was active in the Shoreline Lady Lions; NW Hospital Speech / Hearing Guild; League of Women Voters Seattle; and the former St. Stephen's Lutheran of Shoreline, WA. Donations may be made to National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson St., Denver, CO 80206.

Richard James Gahen  1944-2015  Richard grew up in Shoreline and graduated from Shoreline High School.

Wilhelm T. (Corky) Christensen  Age 86  Science teacher for 50 years in Shoreline Schools.

Felix "Sammy" V. Samson  Funeral mass held at St Luke Catholic Church in Shoreline.

David Ross Strecker  1956-2015  Funeral mass celebrated at St Luke Catholic Church in Shoreline.

Alice "Dee" Collier Moore  1915-2015  Owner of a chain of TV and appliance stores, including one in Lake Forest Park.

Bobbie Maurine Roberts  Services held at Shoreline Community Church.

Clifford Austin Garl  1914-2015  Born and died in Richmond Beach. He met his wife Lois there when he was a boy. Worked for Standard Oil his entire career, traveling extensively and living in Alaska and California. A swimmer and golfer, he obtained his pilot's license and made his first solo flight at age 91.

Evelyn Marie Sparks  1919-2015  Shoreline resident. "Besides her family, she loved dancing and going to the casino. Heaven is probably still rocking from her arrival."

Mary Dolores Murphy  1925-2015  She and her family lived in Lake Forest Park and were members of St Mark Catholic Church between 1951 and the early 1960's.

Joseph "Jeff" Walters Lewis III  1944-2015  Services were held at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club. 

Mary E. Underwood  Services at St Luke Catholic Church in Shoreline.

Otto "George" Wells  32 years in Marines and Coast Guard. During retirement, he played Range Master at Kenmore Gun Range. Member of North Puget Sound Friends of NRA, he taught Hunters Education. Active in Masons, Nile Shriners, and American Legion Post 234.

Glenn "Cotty" Edgar Johnstone  1930-2015  Services at Berean Bible Church in Shoreline.

Ronald Bernard Hansen  1940-2015  Services will be held on July 11 for former Mayor and Shoreline City Councilman Ron Hansen. He was a long time Rotarian and member of Shoreline Community Church.

Dorothy Margaret Knechtel Cathey  1920-2015  Shoreline resident believed in education and worked hard to put all her children through college.

Lawrence Joseph Murray  Age 70  Graduate of Shoreline Community College, he sailed the world's oceans.

Marilyn Urstad  1939-2015  Prayers offered during mass at St Mark Catholic Church in Shoreline.

S. Elliott Walters  Services at St Barnabas Anglican Church in Shoreline. 



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Obituary: Rory James Gleason

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Rory James Gleason
1990-2015
Rory is and will ever be a beloved son and brother.

He was born May 9, 1990 and passed away June 24, 2015. He is survived by his parents, George and Donna and brother Liam.

His joyful loving spirit was and continues to be an inspiration to those who knew and worked with him. In his 25 years, Rory endured many painful procedures and over 20 surgical recoveries. He showed the heart and spirit of a brave fighter, with a winsome smile and sparkling eyes. 

Rory’s family is grateful for the kind and caring individuals at Boyer Children’s Clinic, Lowell Elementary, Parkwood Elementary, Einstein Middle School, and Shorewood High School.

Gratitude is also felt for the doctors, nurses, and technicians who were able to see Rory as an individual. Besides his family, Rory’s two great loves were music and trees, so for those wishing to do so, we offer the Arbor Day Foundation and MusiCares as places worthy of donations in his honor.



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