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

Death notices as of September 21, 2016

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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


LaVon D. Price  1925-2016  Married in 1945 and moved to Shoreline. Active in PTA, winning the Golden Acorn, also involved with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Beta Sigma Phi. Loved cooking and camping.

Patricia Ann Emory  Age 87  Moved to Shoreline in 1959 and raised her family here. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to one of her favorite charities, including the Shoreline Historical Museum.

Bronwen M. Nightingale-Daehnke  1954-2016  Graduated from King's Garden High School in Shoreline.

Norman R. Hansen  1927-2016  Norm grew up in Richmond Beach and served as an Army paratrooper in Occupied Japan in 1946-47. He was a school teacher in the Shoreline School District for 27 years, moved to Lake Forest Park in 1973, and retired 1985. He wrote "Stories of Richmond Beach" and "Stories of a Paratrooper in Occupied Japan" and had his local photo collection and family history at normanrhansen.com. Family suggests remembrances to Shoreline Historical Museum.

Virginia R. (Dyson) Kent  1922-2016  She was a long distance operator when she married and moved to Shoreline around 1944. They were very involved with their children's activities. She was a member of a Children's Orthopedic Guild, Emblem Club, and Tin Crafters Club. She loved making crafts and was a huge Seattle Mariners fan.

Helen Marie Oltman  1926-2016  She was raised in Richmond Beach. She met her husband at Lincoln High School and they built a home in Richmond Beach, and later a second home in Shoreline. She worked for the Shoreline School District for many years. She dedicated countless hours creating exhibits for the Shoreline Historical Museum. In 2004, with her granddaughter, LisaMarie Brems, she created and dedicated an informational sign overlooking the bluff of her beloved Richmond Beach. The family suggests remembrances to the Shoreline Historical Museum.

Lorraine Slingsby Atwood  1918-2016  She was very involved with the 46th District Democratic party and attended the 1972 Democratic convention. An avid skier, she volunteered and worked for ski organizations. She worked ski races and organized ski trips. She was a member of the Ancient Skiers Club and a member of the Sahalie Ski Club for 59 years. A celebration of life was held at the Shoreline Elks.

Jean Gleason Witt  1921-2016  A botanist, Jean lived in Shoreline for 50 years, raising her family here. She was a member of many garden clubs and sought after as a speaker. She had a passion for iris and was a "backyard hybridizer" who won many awards. She was an artist, writer, and quiltmaker.

Joanne F. Albrecht  1931-2016  Joanne retired from the Shoreline School District. She and her husband had four children. After retirement they spent time at their vacation properties in Lake Cavanaugh and Desert Hot Springs. A celebration of life was held at Acacia in Lake Forest Park.

Maria J. Shaffer  1935-2016  Born in Poland, raised in the UK, came to the US in 1964 and worked as a physical therapist. Raised her daughter in Lake Forest Park. She loved music and dance and treasured her Polish heritage. Services at St. Marks in Shoreline.



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Death notices as of August 21, 2016

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

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


Dr. Felipe Galvez Castro  1923-2016  Born in the Phillippines, where he received his M.D. degree. Father of five children, the family immigrated to Seattle in 1974. Viewing, rosary, and special mass were celebrated at St. Mark, with interment at Holyrood.

Sharon Muree Frances Ivester  1931-2016  She worked as a bookkeeper and retired from Plywood Supply after 30 years. A Lake Forest Park resident, she was married for 67 years and had three children. She loved golf. She died after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Services and burial at Acacia.

Diane Marie (Lund) Forde  1943-2016  A Celebration of Life was held at Aurora Nazarene Community Church for Diane Ford, who died after a five year battle with cancer. 

Allan Richard Morgan  age 69, of Shoreline, died peacefully July 15.In lieu of flowers, donate to Washington Waterfowl Assoc or American Diabetes Assoc in his honor.

Emmanuel John Xenos  1931-2016  Born on the Greek island of Leros, his family came to the Northwest in 1947. He served in the Navy. A businessman, he owned several restaurants including the Dairy Delight in Seattle, and the Viking House Restaurant in Poulsbo. He later owned the Viking Marine Supply stores. Emmanuel was dedicated to his Greek Orthodox Church and was also very involved in the Lion's Club and Sons of Norway.

Jean Kraft  1923-2016  During WW II she sang and played piano for the USO while working at Boeing inspecting airplane parts. Celebration of Life at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline.

Axel "Ted" Theodore Peterson Jr.  1923-2016  Flew F-6F Hell Cats during WW II. Worked for E.J. Bartells for 35 years, retiring as president of the company. A celebration of life was held at the Shoreline Elks.

(Fritz) Ludwig Fred Horand  1924-2016  US Navy pilot during WW II. A watchmaker by trade, he loved traveling, dancing, and spending time with grandchildren. Services at Richmond Beach Congregational Church.



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Shoreline man dies on deep dive in Lake Huron, Michigan

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

According to the Presque Isle County, Michigan Sheriff's Department, Erik Foreman, 47, from Shoreline, died surfacing from a diving expedition in Lake Huron.

He was part of an expedition led by shipwreck hunter David Trotter, diving to the wreck of the Hydrus, which went down in a massive storm in 1913 off the coast of Presque Isle County in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.

AP reports the group was diving to 300 feet but previous reports place the ship at 160 feet.

Foreman was heading to the surface when his fellow divers noticed he was in trouble and tried to help him. An autopsy will determine cause of death.

According to MLive, "His death is the second diving death in Lake Huron in the last two weeks. The body of a Detroit man was recovered from the lake after her failed to surface during a shipwreck-diving trip in late July."



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SCC employee was victim of Mukilteo shooting

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Three young adults were shot to death and another seriously wounded at a party Saturday in an upscale Mukilteo neighborhood when the ex-boyfriend of one of the victims showed up with an AK15 semi-automatic rifle he purchased a few days before.

He went around the house, found his ex-girlfriend and started shooting. He then, according to some reports, climbed on the roof of the house and shot another person.

He was arrested in Chehalis and arraigned on Tuesday, August 2.

The shooter and the young woman, Anna Bui, of Everett, were both students at UW Bothell.

One of the victims, Jacob M. Long, 19 of Everett, was an employee at Shoreline Community College.

Shoreline President Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D. issued a statement to the Shoreline CC community, which said, in part,

"We are deeply saddened to learn that Jake Long, a member of our Shoreline family, was one of the three victims of the fatal Mukilteo shooting this past weekend. Jake worked as an employee of Lancer Hospitality on campus and was known by many as a bright and friendly staff member.
“As a treasured member of our Shoreline community, Jake’s passing is a terrible tragedy. The administration and counselors will do all we can to support students and employees who may be grieving this tremendous loss. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of all who are affected by this senseless shooting.”

A brief memorial gathering was held on campus Tuesday, and counseling was made available for students and employees.



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Death of Mountlake Terrace woman ruled a suicide

Mountlake Terrace resident Cheryl DeBoer, 53, went missing on February 8 on her way to work at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her vehicle was found parked on the street near the MLT transit center overflow parking lot at 236th and 56th Ave W.

On February 14, a search party composed of her friends, family, and coworkers located her body a mile and a half away in a Lyons Creek culvert at 244th SW / NE 205th and Cedar Way / 37th NE just inside Mountlake Terrace at its border with Lake Forest Park.

On August 1, 2016 after Mountlake Terrace Police and the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office completed their investigations, her death was ruled a suicide.

A GoFundMe page collected $10,000 for the family to help them in their search. The unused funds were donated to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.



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Death notices as of July 21, 2016

Sunday, July 31, 2016

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


Jo Ellen Fischer-Jones  1957-2016  Her Celebration of Life was held Saturday, July 9, at Ronald United Methodist Church in Shoreline.

John Coryell Black  1921-2016  Passed away in Shoreline at the age of 94. His career included working for Boeing and the Washington State Patrol before starting and successfully running Radio Systems in Seattle for over 26 years. He was also a life-long Ham Radio enthusiast, enjoyed bird hunting and tennis.

Betty S. DesJarlais  1924-2016  Funeral mass was held at St. Mark for Shoreline resident, Betty DesJarlais. After 37 years with the local Army Corps of Engineers, she retired and she and her husband John enjoyed traveling and military related activities. He died last year after 67 years of marriage.

Frederick (Rick) L. Herzog  1949-2016  Rick and Diane Herzog moved to Lake Forest Park in 1981 and raised their family there. An avid golfer, he died after suffering a sudden heart attack on the links at West Seattle Golf Course.

Edith M. Swenson  1940-2016  Edi and husband were married in 1961 and raised their two daughters in Shoreline. In 1994 they moved to Boise, Idaho. She was a lifelong Lutheran.

Dolores Barbara Holberg  1929-2016  Services were held at St. Luke for devoted Catholic and mother of ten Dolores Holberg. Married to husband Frank for 66 years, she was a business owner of Clearview Ribbon Company.

Spencer Vaughn Brewer  1996-2016  Services were held at Shorecrest high school for 2014 graduate Spencer Brewer. "He loved everything to do with boats and water" and died while working as an AB Seaman in Alaska. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sea Scouts.

Richard Andersen  1934-2016 Memorial services were held at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Shoreline. A member of Local 32, he retired as the chief plumbing inspector for Seattle - King county.



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Services Saturday July 16 for Spencer Brewer

Monday, July 11, 2016

Spencer Brewer
in his Sea Scout days
Photo courtesy Sea Scouts
Services will be held at Shorecrest High School Theater on Saturday July 16th, 1 pm with reception to follow in the cafeteria for 2014 Shorecrest graduate Spencer Brewer, who lost his life working as an Able Body Seaman out of Naknek Alaska in Bristol Bay.

The chance to live and work in Alaska was Spencer's dream come true. He loved everything that had to do with boats and the water, starting with early days as a Sea Scout aboard the SSS Propeller.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sea Scouts.

Spencer is survived by his father, Robert ( Bob) Brewer Jr, Mother, Laura Tunstall Brewer, Brother, Zach Brewer, Grandfather, Robert (Bob) Brewer, Grand Mother, Barbara Tunstall, 3 Aunties, Kathy Valles, Mary Brewer, Anne Storer and their families, 4 Uncles, Von Tunstall, Todd Tunstall, Kevin Tunstall, Alan Tunstall and their families.



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Impromptu memorial for Spencer Brewer grows at Shorecrest High School

Monday, July 4, 2016

Memorial at Shorecrest High School for Spencer Brewer
Photo by Stephen H. Robinson

Friends of Spencer Brewer have started an impromptu memorial at Shorecrest High School. Brewer was a popular student, who graduated from Shorecrest in 2014.

One of the notes left at Brewer's memorial
Photo by Stephen H. Robinson

He died June 29 in Alaska, working as a deckhand on a tugboat. (See previous story).



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2014 Shorecrest graduate dies in Alaska

Friday, July 1, 2016

Spencer Brewer on the job in Alaska
Photo from profile

2014 Shorecrest graduate, Spencer Brewer, 20, died Wednesday in Alaska when he was crushed between two barges as he was trying to unfoul a buoy mooring.

He was working as a tugboat deckhand for Alaska Marine Lines.

According to an article published on the KOLG Bristol Bay Public Radio website, he was working around three large barges, helping to repair a mooring line that was fouled underneath a buoy. He and another deckhand climbed onto the buoy to try to untangle the line. The currents knocked him off the buoy and into the path of the barges, which were being pushed around by the tides.

Brewer’s family has been notified. The Coast Guard and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are investigating the accident.



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Death notices as of June 21, 2016

Saturday, June 25, 2016

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


Ralph H. Palmen  1942-2016  Shoreline resident was a professional speaker and author in the field of personnel hiring and training. Member Seattle Golf Club and a fundraiser for Children's Hospital. Active member Aurora Church of the Nazarene and on the Foundation Board of Northwest Nazarene University. Founder of the Palmen Institute and co-founder of Express Employment Professionals.

Pauline R. Christy, PhD  1924-2016  Lake Forest Park resident. Graduated college with two degrees. Taught until her husband was transferred to Boise and then to Utah where she was very active in civic groups. Returned to school for a PhD in psychology and spent the rest of her career as a mental health worker, including a private practice in Lynnwood. After retirement, she and her husband backpacked around Europe and the US for the next 30 years.

Mary "Mollie" E. Ball  1935-2016  Former Shoreline resident died in Woodinville.

Nancy Ann Haunty 1969-2016  Shoreline resident died after a six and a half year battle with metastatic breast cancer. "Nancy's great fortitude was an inspiration to many as she ran two 1/2 marathons and summited Mount Adams with the support of Team Survivor Northwest."

Kristoffer E. Lunde, Sr.  1938-2016  Born in Norway and served in the Norwegian Merchant Marine. In Seattle, he retired from Foss Marine. A talented carpenter and artist, he built several homes. Services at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach and memorials to "The Mission to Seafarers".

Melville F. Pugh, Jr.  1924-2016  Memorial services at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach.

Geno L. Pinto, Jr.  1954-2016  Attended Shoreline Community College.

Arthur Rice Kruckeberg  1920-2016  PhD in Botany from UCal Berkeley, taught many years at University Washington, serving as Botany department chair from 1971-1977. His property in Shoreline has become the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. See previous obituary. Services will be held at the Center for Urban Horticulture on July 24, 2016.

Art Nicholas  1938-2016  Retired Shoreline Schools teacher first at Aldercrest Elementary and then at Kellogg (Jr. High) Middle School until his 1990 retirement. He coached and officiated at sporting events. "He most enjoyed teaching Scandinavian folk dancing to hundreds of kids at Kellogg, and the Kellogg Nordic Folk Dancers provided entertainment through the greater Seattle area for 20 years."

Allen Dale Anderson  1932-2016 Member of the Shoreline Rotary for over 30 years, serving as President, Treasurer, board member. Created the Shoreline Rotary Foundation. Awarded PTA Golden Acorn. Board member and Treasurer of Shoreline Chamber of Commerce. Family genealogist who published his own family's history. Donations suggested to Shoreline Rotary Foundation.

Chris Alan Morrison  1958-2016  Grew up in Lake Forest Park, attended Shoreline Community College. Lifelong golfer who played on courses all over the US and Europe. Great fan of the Oregon State U Beavers, where his son Trever played baseball.

Sheila Lundin Campbell  1954-2016  Graduated from Shorecrest in 1972. Claims adjustor for Pemco Insurance. Services were held at Ronald United Methodist Church.

Patricia Ann Smith O'Day Woodruff  1926-2016  Moved to Shoreline in 1962, worked in radio and advertising. 50 year member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. In 2004 moved to Cristwood Park where she lived out her years.

Marie Etzkorn Brockway  age 92  She loved to garden and sail. Catholic mass was held at St Mark in Shoreline.

Russell A. Lager  Opened Russ Lager and Associates Professional Recruiters. Services held at Calvin Presbyterian Church.

Irma L. Dizard  1920-2016  Member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Shoreline. Burial at Holyrood.

Roger Paul Foucher  1953-2016  Services held at the Cromwell Park Amphitheatre. Remembrances to Northwest Harvest.

Elaine Ellen Cornwall  1924-2016  Lived in Richmond Beach for a few years from 1956 until moving to Ballard. Bought a Shoreline condo in 1984 where she lived for 24 years. She travelled extensively, celebrating her 83rd birthday in Greece. Moved to Bremerton in 2015 to be closer to a daughter.



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Death notices as of May 21, 2016

Sunday, May 22, 2016

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


Ronald Wolcott  age 75  Services held at St. Luke in Shoreline for Seattle resident Wolcott, who retired after owning a marine business for 23 years.

Mary Fung Koehler  1933-2016  Third woman to graduate from the school of chemical engineering at the U of Illinois. She was the only female minority in her law class, and pregnant with her fifth child when she graduated on time from UW Law. She practiced law in Lake Forest Park for 20 years. In the early 80s she successfully represented two lesbian mothers in a child custody dispute brought by their ex-husbands. The landmark case went up to the appellate courts and was upheld. Donations in her name can be made to Bastyr University.

Robert D. Countryman  1922-2016  15 year volunteer for Shoreline Fire. Retired manager of Evergreen-Washelli. Coast Guard veteran, member of Rotary, Elks, and American Legion. Donations suggested to Washington Elks Therapy Programs or Medic 1 Foundation.

Betty Godfrey  1929-2016  Shoreline resident spent many hours of service to her Nazarene church in Seattle, where services were held.

Beverly Anne Wood  1924-2016  A member of St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Shoreline since 1988, where services were held. Greatly admired by her children for her strength as a single mother.

Mazen Issa Harb  1958-2016  Shoreline resident was born in Jerusalem and spent part of his childhood in Saudi Arabia. Graduated from Roosevelt in Seattle and began working in the family business, Shoreline Family Auto Care and Sales. "Collecting, repairing and restoring classic cars -- particularly muscle cars -- was a long term passion." Services at St. Mark in Shoreline.

G. Lucille Tomlinson  1927-2016  Shoreline resident had been living with her daughter in Spokane Valley for the past year. She was a devoted homemaker and stay at home mom, with an "infectious laugh and fun loving personality."

Helen Rose Maier  1925-2016  Shoreline resident was a member of St. Luke church in Shoreline, where services were held.

Phyllis Elaine (Hastin) Norman  1940-2016  A devoted nurse, the Shoreline resident was her family's historian, seeking to trace her family roots back through the centuries.

Jack Roy Waterson  1934-2016  Graveside services, with reception held at St. Mark of Shoreline.

Ralph H. Palmen  1942-2016  Shoreline resident and member of Aurora Church of the Nazarene, where services were held. Vice-president of Acme Personnel, top salesman at Sherwood and Roberts Real Estate, Founder and president of the Palmen Institute, Inc. and co-founder of Express Employment Professionals. Long time member of Seattle Golf Club and fundraiser for Children's Hospital.





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Death notices as of April 21, 2016

Monday, May 2, 2016

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


Gerald "Jerry" Albert Jones  1946-2016  "Just two weeks prior to his passing, Jerry achieved a lifelong dream of winning a state championship as a Shorecrest High School assistant coach. For nearly 20 years Jerry ran the WWPBA, known to many simply as the 'Jerry Jones League'. Memorial services were held in the Shorecrest Gym. A memorial fund was set up in his name at the Dale Turner YMCA.

Helen L. Evans  1920-2016  Member of the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian church since 1957. 'Her church community included the Mariners Couples, the women's committees, and representing her church at Presbytery. She was well known for her soups, pies and willingness to lend a hand where needed."

Gudrun Lindland Merkel  1917-2016  Services were held at Aurora Church of the Nazarene. Child of Norwegian immigrants, Gudrun was born in Alberta and passed away at the age of 99.

Frank Hideo Yamasaki  age 92  A graphic artist who worked in television and motion pictures. Memorials in his name are suggested for the International Community Health Services (ICHS), and Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

John A. Delano  1941-2016  Volunteer coach for Little League football and baseball in Shoreline. Former president of Richmond Little League, he was was "instrumental in passing policy to provide uniforms for the girls' teams."

Patrick Thomas Leach  1989-2016  Shoreline resident. Funeral mass at St. Benedict.

Edward Odell Mott  1947-2016  Ed attended Shoreline Community College and graduated with a bachelor of Police Science and Administration from Seattle University. He retired in 2003 as Detective Lieutenant of Major Crimes for the Bellevue Police Department.

Gary Francis Vena  1946-2016  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Friends of Fircrest", c/o Fircrest School, 15230 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.

Frank Stewart Wallace  Services were held at Calvin Presbyterian Church for long-time member Frank Wallace. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvin Presbyterian Church, 18826 Third Ave NW Shoreline, WA 98177.

William R. "Bill" Busch  age 72  Graduated from Shoreline High School and worked at Vic Franck's Boat Company. A proud member of the carpenters union for over 50 years.

Matthew John Smith, Jr.   In lieu of flowers please donate to this nonprofit where his wife Lucy is employed: The Center for Human Services, Shoreline, WA. 98155.

Dorothee E. Hayman  age 92  Dorothee taught elementary school for several decades, in Seattle and Shoreline Public Schools and Bellevue Christian School.

Kaare Ness  1928-2016  Founding partner of Seattle-based Trident Seafoods. His formal education in Norway was interrupted in 4th grade when the Nazis marched into his schoolroom. At 15 he was working at sea, surviving death when washed overboard by a wave. When the herring stocks dwindled his family went to harvest scallops in Massachusetts, and from there to Alaska where he was a high line crab skipper. With a partner he built a crab processing boat which evolved into Trident Seafoods. Loyal to his Norwegian-American community, he was a founding director of Viking Bank and was involved in the Nordic Heritage Museum, Pacific Lutheran University, King's Schools, the Seattle Fishermen's Memorial, the Karmoy Fishermen's Memorial, and Karmoy's Loftet House for drug and alcohol counseling. Services at Aurora Church of the Nazarene in Shoreline.

Robert James Scarpelli  1965-2016  Raised in Shoreline, attended North City Elementary School, St. Mark Catholic School, Cordell Hull Middle School, and graduated from Shoreline High School with the class of 1983 where he lettered in football and tennis. Played C.Y.O. and North King County sports, including Shorelake Soccer. 35 years in the grocery industry working for Lucky Stores, Olson's, and QFC. Services at St. Mark, where donations may be given.

Donald E. Hinson  He delivered Meals on Wheels for over 6 years for the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

Joyce Beth (Shapiro) Van Tuyl  1925-2016  Memorial held at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church.

Barbara Henry Bender  age 78  Descendant of Seattle pioneers, she had a career as a real estate agent for Windermere. "She was a founding member of the Helen Morrison Guild of Seattle Children's, and a member of the Highlands Arboretum Guild, the Junior League of Seattle, the Seattle Garden Club, the Sunset Club and the Colonial Dames of Washington." Services at Seattle Golf Club and remembrances to Florence Henry Memorial Chapel, 722 - North 145th Street, Shoreline, WA 98133,

Lucilla M. Duran-Roff  1955-2016  Shoreline High School graduate 1974. University of Washington English degree in 1978. Active with bike riding and aerobics.

Gary Cameron Proudlock  1940-2016  Shoreline firefighter for 33 years. Services held at Nile. Suggestions donations to Shoreline Firefighters "Have Heart" fund 17525 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Leslie Knudson  1930-2016  Shoreline resident since 1977. He worked closely with his wife Lois in property ownership and management, including the hospitality industry.

Harry "Rupe" Hilton  1928-2016  "He worked at Sears for 44 years, served his country during the Korean War, played "Santa Claus" at The Bon, and was an active member of Richmond Beach First Lutheran Church"

Charles Paul Norman  1935-2016  Shoreline resident "was a kind and gentle soul who was loved by all he knew and will be missed greatly by all"



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Service on Saturday for Rev. Dr. Stephen R. Hanning

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Rev. Dr. Stephen R. Hanning
A service to honor and remember Rev. Dr. Stephen R. Hanning will be held on Saturday, April 2 at 11am at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline 98177.

A potluck luncheon – the ultimate fellowship event for Stephen – will be held at the church following the service.

The Rev. Dr. Stephen R. Hanning was born on November 11, 1940 in Akron, Ohio and passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Edmonds surrounded by his family. He grew up in St. Marys, Ohio and immediately out of high school, at the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and served on a destroyer stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Hanning graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a degree in Russian Language. Upon graduation from Miami, he directed a poverty project for the YMCA in a mining community in West Virginia. He then served as a VISTA Volunteer during the Johnson Administration as part of the "Great Society."

Dr. Hanning felt a calling for the ministry as early as the age of eight, and pursued this calling by attending Yale University Divinity School. His first position out of seminary was Director of the Campus YMCA at the University of Oregon.

Rev. Hanning began his career with the University Congregational Church in Seattle in 1971. From 1974 to 1979, he served as pastor of a yoked DOC - UCC congregation, the United Christian Church of Renton, Washington. Then, from 1979 to 1983 he served the United Church of Christ at Wahpeton, North Dakota.

In 1983 he was called to Richmond Beach Congregational, United Church of Christ, located in Shoreline where he served for ten years. While at RBCC UCC, Rev. Hanning earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Northwest Theological Union of Seattle.

In 1993, he accepted a call to be Ministry Team Leader at Orinda Community Church, Orinda, CA. In 1995, he accepted a call to serve as Senior Minister of Faith United Protestant Church UCC in Park Forest, Illinois. In June of 2006, he retired from full-time ministry and returned to Washington State. Though retired, Stephen then began doing interim ministry for churches in Everett and Ferndale, Washington and Lanai, Hawaii.

Stephen leaves behind his beloved wife and Partner-in-Ministry Violet, children Cynthia (Ronald), Edmund, Gina and Peter (Emily), sister Gail, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and honorary daughter, Peggy, and grandson. Stephen was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Flora and his older brother Ralph.

The focus of Dr. Hanning's ministry was in the areas of civil rights for African Americans and more recently, for gays and lesbians, low-income housing, the prevention of domestic violence and building inter-faith understanding.

For those considering making a donation in his memory, please consider Southern Poverty Law Center or Compass Housing Alliance in Seattle.



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Death notices as of March 21, 2016

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

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


Paul Cameron Bell  1939-2016  40 year Shoreline resident who retired from the Sears catalog division. Long time member of St. Luke and the Phoenix Club. Services held at St. Luke.

Dorothy E. Smith  1921-2016  Passed away at her home in Shoreline. Burial at Acacia in Lake Forest Park.

Robert Griffin Busby Jr.  1961-2016  Shorecrest graduate passed away at his home in Shoreline at the age of 54. Worked in TV repair, painting, and landscaping.

Shirley Doman  1963-2016  Taught for 28 years at Shorecrest High School and retired to Mount Vernon.

Shirley Anne (Herbst) Rancich  1934-2016  Born to a Croatian - Slovenian family, she moved to Washington in 1965 and lived primarily in Shoreline. After being a stay at home mom, she became a special education teacher, and later a water aerobics instructor. She was very active in Croatian clubs and activities.

Michael Thomas Rancich  1930-2016  The son of Croatian immigrants, he was the family historian and spent decades researching and charting his family tree. He traveled to areas where his ancestors lived and introduced many relatives to each other. Active in Shoreline Rotary and Croatian clubs, he was known for his barbecue skills for ethnic events. Michael died six days after his wife Shirley and their funerals were held jointly at St. Luke.

Esther Anderson  1920-2016  Services at Evergreen Baptist Church in Shoreline.

Thomas Joseph Traeger  1936-2015  Retired as Assistant Superintendent for Shoreline Schools after a 30 year career in the district as teacher and administrator. Tom loved to travel, attend plays, garden, and golf. An avid genealogist, the Kenmore resident established the Kenmore Heritage Society and served as president for five years. He was instrumental in creating and writing the Kenmore History Book. Took his idea of a Kenmore History Path at Logboom Park and saw it through to completion. He was an artist, working in watercolor and acrylic.

Edward W. Funsinn  1922-2016  Shoreline resident was known for his good humor, generosity, and public spirit. Served in US Navy during WW II, then earned an accounting degree. He spearheaded fundraising for St. Luke Elementary school and loved to usher at St. Luke services.

Arthur Edward Day  1922-2016  Grew up in Lake Forest Park and Ballard before settling in Shoreline. Services held at Lynnwood Eagles.




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Death Notices as of February 21, 2016

Friday, February 26, 2016

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


John Daniel Sullivan  1921-2016  Graduated from US Merchant Marine Academy 1944 and served as naval officer (Lieutenant JG) in WW II delivering troops to Utah Beach on D-Day. Shoreline resident. Sang in church choir. Services at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach.

Robert (Bob) Burton Frost, W7TOM  1938-2016  Born and raised in Lake Forest Park "back when kids could be kids." A Ham Radio operator, he upgraded radio equipment and operating procedures for the Pacific County Emergency Operation Center in Long Beach. He worked on Boeing rocket programs for 40 years.

Dale Lawrence Wright  1924-2015  Served in Europe during WW II. Retired accountant who traveled widely and volunteered in the Shoreline community. Services at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church.

Richard Gerring  Age 60  Musician and maker of ukeleles, the Lopez Island resident died suddenly. Services held at Shoreline Elks.

Stephen Chase Kelly  1941-2016  Popular Shorewood teacher who grew up in Shoreline. Taught English, Creative Writing, and Special Ed in several Shoreline Schools, and coached soccer and girls basketball. Faculty advisor for Imprints, the student literary magazine. Known as an inspirational teacher and coach, whose students maintained contact with him long after their graduations.

Jean Thesman  1929-2016  Author Jean Thesman married and moved to Lake Forest Park in 1960, where she and her husband raised three children. She published 43 young adult books, winning numerous awards.

George Edward Banschbach  1930-2016  George married in Seattle and they eventually settled in Shoreline to raise their children. Services at St. Mark in Shoreline.

Marian Lorraine Halpin  1919-2016  At the age of 85, she helped roof a garage. At the age of 92 she moved to Aegis of Shoreline and found one of her golfing partners living two doors down the hall. Services at St. Mark in Shoreline.

Eric Pedersen  1967-2016  1985 Shorewood graduate died unexpectedly at his home in Hansville. Worked as a steward on factory trawlers in Alaska, then moved to Boeing manufacturing. Services at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach.

Henry Robert Aydelott  1933-2016  Led the restoration of the Florence Henry Memorial Chapel in The Highlands. Services at City Calvary Chapel in Shoreline.

Jean "Jay" Danson  Age 73  Services at St. Mark Catholic Church in Shoreline.

Anson "Andy" Burwell Goff  1941-2016  Shoreline resident was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, where services were held. Stricken at 18 with a neuromuscular disorder, he worked in a sheltered workshop, traveled, volunteered, and was active at church.

Danny Lowell Raymond  1955-2016  Grew up in Lake Forest Park. Graduated from Cornish and had a career in theatrical makeup and interior design.

Fern Arleen Vik Goodlett (née Holm)  Age 91. She had a 20 year career at Frederick and Nelson. Services at Ronald United Methodist Church in Shoreline.

Carol T. Bergman  1919-2016  Worked in sales in the toy and hobby field and retired at age 90. Memorial service at American Legion Hall in Shoreline.

Sibyl Cass  Age 94  RN at Northgate and Northwest Hospitals. Memorials to Shoreline MedicOne.

Judith B. Mitchell  1932-2016  Services held at Richmond Beach United Methodist Church in Shoreline.

Luella J. Petrie  1934-2016  Services at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach.

Richard Samuel Mills  1941-2016  Shoreline resident retired from Bartells. Served as a sports photographer for the Olympic Soccer League in Seattle and ran a doggie daycare and kennel out of his home.

Kenneth James Carlson  1920-2016  Shoreline resident was a Navy officer during WW II. Boeing engineer. Faithful member of the Berean Bible Church in Shoreline, and supporter of Crista.



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Celebration of Life Saturday for Shoreline resident Dale Wright

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Dale Wright
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church, 14724 First Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, for Shoreline community activist Dale Wright, who died Christmas Day 2015 at his retirement home in Kirkland.

Dale's obituary is here. He was a founder of the Vision Aurora group, a co-founder of Pro Shoreline, co-chair of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association, a representative to the Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods, and the community representative to the Echo Lake Elementary site council.

He was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.



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Services Saturday for LFP resident Dar Anderson

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Services will be held on Saturday, February 20, 11am - 3pm, at the Nile Temple, 6601 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace 98043, for Darlynn "Dar" Anderson.

The Lake Forest Park resident was killed last Thursday evening when she was hit by a vehicle as she walked on a dark Lake Forest Park street.

All guests are welcome to help remember her life. Please RSVP.

Darlynn is survived by her grandparents Ed and Jean Higbee; parents Jim and Renee Higbee; siblings Jami and Edward Higbee; niece Alyssa Nagle; husband Nick Anderson and sons Kristjan and Finnegan; and Jim and Wanda Kristjanson.

An online guest book has been set up for memories and messages from those who knew her.



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Services Feb 20 for Community Leader Dale Wright

Saturday, January 30, 2016


Dale Lawrence Wright 1924-2015


Dale Wright passed away on Christmas Day 2015 in Kirkland, WA after a brief illness. He is deeply mourned by his family and many friends who will miss his intelligence, humor, strong values and commitment to service and community.

Dale was born on August 10, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa to Dale and Cecilia (Tholl) Wright. He excelled in sports in school, playing basketball and participating in track and field. In 1943, he joined the army as part of the Army Specialized Training Program and served in Europe in the 8th Armored Division.

While he was in the Army, his parents moved to Seattle for work and health reasons. Dale followed in 1945 after the war, but a part of him was always a Sioux City boy. He spoke fondly about his extended family back in Iowa and how much he enjoyed his life there.

Once in Seattle, Dale attended the University of Washington under the GI Bill, obtaining a degree in Accounting and Industrial Management in 1949. He went on to build a successful career, working for almost 40 years for various manufacturing and service companies.

While at the University, Dale met his future wife Virginia (Ginny) Schurman and they were married in 1949. Dale and Ginny enjoyed 61 years of marriage, living mostly in Shoreline, and had four children, Pam, Jody, Greg and Brian, and later on were delighted to have three grandchildren, Corey, Michael and Christopher. Dale always made time for family, taking annual camping trips all over the West and devoting evening and weekends to family activities.

In 1988, Dale enthusiastically embraced retirement by reading books, cultivating a beautiful lawn, refinishing furniture and playing tennis. He and Ginny traveled extensively in the United States for a couple of years, and traveled to Europe.

In 1999, Dale became heavily involved in the newly incorporated city of Shoreline, and was instrumental in the development of Shoreline’s Aurora Corridor Project, designed to improve Highway 99 for better livability, commerce, and safety. In the highly politicized atmosphere of the time, Dale felt that the voices of citizens were not being heard and created the Aurora Citizens' Advisory Task Force, Vision Aurora, to give voice to those citizens.

He served on the Echo Lake Elementary Site Council. After representing the group on the Echo Lake Traffic Improvement Committee, he held a two year term as co-chair of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association and represented that organization at the Council of Neighborhoods for several years more.

He was a founder of Pro Shoreline, a booster organization that helped identify candidates for public office. He worked closely with Shoreline councilmembers, who valued his intelligence, public service, and commitment to Shoreline.

He enjoyed assuming leadership, grew to savor politics, admired and befriended many people and was named as a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International. His involvement in Shoreline leadership, politics and community was a high point in his life and his family is all very proud of him for it.

Dale’s influence extended to people of all ages. He was generous with his time and enjoyed long discussions on all sorts of topics as he loved to explore and learn. He was a good friend and mentor, was grounded in experience and common sense, and shared freely, with humility and humor, his wisdom and advice.

Dale is survived by his children Pam Wright, Joanne Wright and Greg Wright (Vonnie) and is preceded in death by his son Brian, his wife Virginia, and his sisters Betty Sorensen and Mary Ann Law.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Dale’s Celebration of Life will be at 1pm on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church, 14724 First Ave. NE, Shoreline WA, 98155.



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Death notices as of January 21, 2016

Monday, January 25, 2016

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


Patricia Anderson Gebert  1920-2015  Lake Forest Park resident died in her sleep at the age of 95. Worked in the Boeing Everett plant as a riveter during WW II - one of the so-called "Rosie the Riveter" women. A licensed seaplane pilot, she married a career Naval officer and they lived in Germany, Turkey, and many locations in the US. An artist, she worked in a gallery in Santa Barbara, California.

Jamie Stamper  1953-2015  Graduate of Shoreline High School, attended Seattle U, and worked for Boeing before moving to California.

Richard Josephson  Age 84  In 1962 he worked for the Shoreline School District and established and organized the data processing system. Lived in Shoreline for 43 years before moving to Bellingham in 1999.

William Michael Phennah, Jr  1951-2015  Shoreline resident died in his sleep. He graduated from Ingraham and worked as a machinist and in construction. Loved sports and golf.

Daniel Ray Arntson  1958-2015  Grew up in Shoreline and graduated from Shorecrest in 1978. Retired after 20 years in the Air Force and returned to Shoreline where he worked for Alaska Airlines, Port of Seattle, and Comcast.

William "Bill" Currie  1925-2015  In 1957 he designed and built his home in Lake Forest Park. He was retired from Honeywell Marine, where he was an acoustical engineer. He was in the Navy for two years during WW II.

Dorothy Storseth  1919-2016  A devoted and active member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Shoreline since 1953, she served on many committees and was Wedding Coordinator for many years.

Greg "Gibby" Gibson  1979-2016  Died in a house fire in Shoreline with his dog Nino at his side. "Greg was the heart and soul of punk rock in the Seattle/Puget Sound area and beyond for nearly 20 years. He started as a drummer in his "Quicktips" band, and later "Can't Complain", then "Mind Candy" and other local bands. This all evolved into what became his life's passion, Local Chaos Productions." Family asks that in his honor, you make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home.

Marjorie Ann "Marge" Bollinger  1930-2015  Services were held at St. Mark's and burial at Holyrood for Marge Bollinger, who died peacefully, surrounded by her family.



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Obituary: Mark Fraser McVeety

Thursday, December 31, 2015

Memorial service for Mark McVeety was held
at the Shoreline Community College Theater Thursday
Photo by K McGlashan

Mark, age 46, died quietly with his wife by his side on December 27 after a short but aggressive war with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany, his mother Ann Holt (the late Al Grove), his father Roger McVeety (Vallea), siblings: Heather (Dewayne), David (Violet), Lindsey and their families and the many others who Mark elected as family.

His compassion and innate kindness led to humanitarian work around the globe starting at age 16 with a mission to Kenya where he helped immunization for malaria in remote villages. In his 20’s he participated in the USAID Food Aid Mission to Myanmar, and more recently with work for the World Affairs Council training visiting leaders from emerging nations.


He created innovative and acclaimed entrepreneurial development initiatives, like Quick-Start Shoreline, that made significant economic impact on individuals and communities around the globe.

Mark is known as being a fierce friend; able to play any instrument; and an exceptional guitarist heard on world-music releases. His northern Italian-style pizza making and paella on the grill was legendary as were his summer block parties.

He was also known as an aficionado of live music, Summer Meltdown volunteer, sailboat racer and cruiser, best friend and partner of Tiffany. They were ‘two peas in a pod’.

Continue Mark’s legacy of service by contributing to the Mark F. and Tiffany T. Student Fund administered by Shoreline Community College Foundation. A charitable fund to help students in need.

A formal Memorial will be held in Minneapolis, MN on January 13 at 1pm at Sunset Memorial Park.



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