Nancy Ann Robbins Ewell
Nov 18, 2025
Nancy Ewell passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, at Skyline at First Hill.
Born in Tacoma, Washington, to Ray and Josie Robbins, Nancy spent her early years active in ballet, tap dancing, Girl Scouts, and playing the accordion. She attended Annie Wright Seminary Schools before moving to Seattle in the 7th grade. There, she attended John Marshall Junior High and...
Norma Jean Mitrani
Nov 12, 2025
Norma Jean Mitrani passed away on November 12, 2025, at the adult family home where she resided for the past 8 years. She came from a large family of 10 children and grew up on farms in Maine and New Hampshire. Her early, hard-scrabble years instilled in her a deep sense of resilience and determination, qualities that she carried throughout...
Margaret Ann Currin
Nov 9, 2025
Born in Lewiston, Idaho on June 17, 1934 to Elmer and Catherine Gill; Margaret died on
November 9, 2025 at the age of 91, surrounded in her last days, as in her life, by her
family and friends. Raised in Clarkston, Washington, Margaret lived the life of a small
town girl with a loving family. She was active in her school and her...
Ken Elslip
Nov 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Kenneth John Elslip announces his passing on Monday November 3rd, at the age of 95 in Lynnwood, from Parkinson’s disease.
Ken was born in Seattle on August 1st, 1930, and is survived by his wife, Phyllis, sons Jon and Brian, as well as 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Ken grew up in...
Sharon Joette Frank McIntosh
Nov 2, 2025
Sharon Joette Frank McIntosh, 71, moved on to be with her family and her Lord on November 2, 2025. She passed away in Seattle, WA, surrounded by her immediate family following complications stemming from a recent knee surgery and chronic conditions.
Born in Trinidad, CO, to an Orthodox Jewish military family, Sharon spent her childhood moving around the country until her...
Elnora Louise Carr
Oct 30, 2025
Elnora Louise (Littleton) Carr of Lynnwood, WA, passed away peacefully October 30, 2025, at the age of 90 with her daughter, Carolyn, at her bedside in Swedish Hospital in Edmonds, WA. Elnora was born on October 20, 1935, to Sam and Beulah (Hall) Littleton in Oakesdale, Washington.
Elnora grew up on a farm near Oakesdale. During her high school years she...
Maine H. Tonkin
Oct 29, 2025
Maine H. Tonkin passed away on 10/29/2025. Born in Seattle May 26, 1935 to parents Herbert J. and Helen A. Tonkin. Beloved husband of Helen H. Tonkin for 40 years, who preceded him in death. Maine and Helen’s children often commented on the unusually loving, harmonious nature of their marriage. Surviving children include Steve Tonkin of Sultan, Gail Tonkin of...
Mark Steven Thomas Meehl
Oct 29, 2025
Mark Meehl was part leprechaun, part prince, part Peter Pan, all stirred into a pot with a dash of hedonism and deep spirituality. Raised Irish Catholic, he later embraced Buddhism and a profound adoration of the Divine Feminine. But never abandoned his faith in the Holy Saints, who remained his closest guardians and guides.
Royal in all but title, Mark embodied...
Moreita "Pat" Leslie
Oct 27, 2025
A Life Well Lived
Longtime culinary and family living expert Pat Leslie of Olympia, WA, left us doing what she loved best. While preparing a meal in her kitchen, the Lord took her home. She was 93.
Pat was a treasured mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She began her career as a public-school teacher in Texas. She was a 35-year dedicated faculty...
Frederick Clinton Bird
Oct 26, 2025
Frederick Clinton Bird –public servant, journalist, ornithologist, and devoted husband and father – passed away on October 26, 2025.
Fred had a kind heart, a generous spirit, a curious mind, and a wry (some would say slightly warped) sense of humor. He approached life with courage, a desire for adventure, an obsession with birds, a love of cats, and a steadfast...
Amy Jacquelyn Thorleifson
Oct 22, 2025
Amy Jacquelyn (Brown) Thorleifson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, at the age of 95.
Born on August 31, 1930, in Kalispell, Montana, Amy lived a life marked by grace, kindness, and quiet strength. She grew up with a deep appreciation for family, community, and the simple joys of life. Those who knew her...
Dr. David James Beatty
Oct 19, 2025
Dr. David James Beatty passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, in Seattle, Washington, at age 87. Born in Cornwall, New York, David was a devoted LGBTQ+ advocate and friend, educator, psychotherapist, and esteemed naturalist.
Family and Friends
David was preceded in death by his parents James Hunt and Marion Flynn Beatty, siblings Paul Beatty and Virginia Beatty Bopp. He is survived...
John Louis Nebel
Oct 15, 2025
John Nebel passed away peacefully, at home with his family in Seattle, from a recurrence of cancer. He had just celebrated his 79th birthday.
John was born in Shelton, WA, to Merle and Phyllis Nebel. The family moved to Mercer Island in 1961, where he attended Mercer Island High School. He played basketball at MIHS and kept up many of his...
Vilma Vojta
Oct 9, 2025
Vilma Vojta was born on August 31, 1921 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. She passed away on October 9, 2025 in Issaquah, Washington.
Vilma worked as a stenographer for the Foreign Office in Prague. After World War II she was assigned to be secretary to Juraj Slavik ,the Ambassador to the United States, from June 1946 to March 1948. A few days after...
Claude Anton Soudah
Oct 9, 2025
Claude Anton Soudah, age 88, passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 9, 2025, in Seattle, Washington.
Claude was born in Bethlehem, Palestine, and grew up in Jerusalem. He loved to add “does that remind you of somebody else you might know?” His childhood was tumultuous after the 1948 war, and his family was sheltered, finding solace in the...
Deborah Sampson Green
2025
Deborah passed away peacefully in Seattle, Washington. Deborah was a writer, editor, poet, painter, filmmaker, photographer, and teacher. She was a loving friend, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was born in the San Francisco Bay Area and lived most of her early life there. As a child she also lived in several western States as her father, Dr. John...
Robert Bowlin
2025
The Oregon Ducks, Washington Huskies and Seattle Seahawks lost a loyal fan. Robert Bowlin, 95, of Seattle, WA. passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. He was a cherished brother, uncle, and friend and his presence will be deeply missed.
Bob is survived by his sister, numerous nieces and nephews, many close friends in the community and especially by several neighbors...
Alberto T. Youngblood
Oct 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alberto T. Youngblood of Seattle, Washington, on October 2, 2025, at 7:00 AM. He is survived by his siblings, Edward Youngblood, brother and Julietta Youngblood, sister-in-law and his two nephews, Edison Youngblood and Christopher Youngblood, of Hurst, TX. Claudia L. Trainum, sister of Killeen, TX.
Alberto was born in Guadalajara,...
Deidra Datus Munkers
2025
In Loving Memory of Deidra “Dee” Munkers
Early Life and Family
Born and raised in Butte, Montana, Deidra Munkers grew up surrounded by the strength of family and community that would define her life. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald, in 1957, and together they built a warm and loving home for their three daughters - Caryn, Joy, and Crystal.
Dee attended...
Ellen Anne Hill
Sep 30, 2025
After an aggressive battle with Rapidly Progressive Alzheimer’s Disease, Ellen Hill died on September 30th surrounded by her family.
Never one to take the spotlight, Ellen always said she didn’t need an obituary but her children felt it important to shine a light on her life. She was a deep and complex soul who loved fiercely and had a wicked sense...