OBITUARIES

Oct 10, 2017

Eric B. Livingston, a longtime resident of Edmonds, Washington, died on October 10, 2017 after a startling one-day battle with undiagnosed asymptomatic leukemia.

Mr. Livingston was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1952. He was the son of local artist and art critic for the Erie Times, Fred S. Livingston and Dorothy Miller Livingston, an occupational therapist.

Oct 7, 2017

Vera Allen was born on February 19, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Ernest and Henrine Cain.

Vera’s mother passed away when she was only 9 months old. She was raised by her maternal grandparents. Vera accepted Christ at a young age. She attended Faith Temple Church of God In Christ in Chicago, IL.

Vera met...

Oct 5, 2017

Shirley Marie Antoinette was born July 18, 1920 in Mansfield Washington and passed away  October 5, 2017 in Bothell Washington. She was born to Carl and Rose Matthiesen and grew up on Pleasant Valley Ranch. She had three siblings, Dale, Betty, and Lois. At the age of 18 she moved to Spokane Washington to begin her adult life.  She...

Oct 5, 2017

Carla Jo Benoit (Ringle) was born March 27, 1948, in Independence, KS, and passed away peacefully, in the presence of her children, on October 5, 2017, at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, WA, after a long struggle with several chronic illnesses.  In her 20s, she moved with her family to Washington, to work for the Boeing Company, where she met...

Sep 30, 2017

Carlyle Joseph Miller passed away on September 30, 2017 after a steadfast battle with cancer. He was a kind, light-hearted and passionate person who had a great love for life and respect for the world and humanity. Born in Seattle on January 11, 1961 he grew up in the Montlake neighborhood, and is survived by his brother Stuart.  HIs...

Sep 24, 2017

Maxine Keesling, age 94 of Woodinville, Washington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017, leaving behind a family which misses her deeply.

Raised in Eastern Washington, Maxine cherished summers at her grandfather’s farm in Waverly, which he homesteaded in the 1870’s but lost in the Depression of the 1930’s.  In her own words, Maxine was “thoroughly...

Sep 22, 2017

Patricia Alice McClelland passed away at 3 PM on the first day of fall September 22nd, 2017 closing the door on 91 years of life. Born July 2nd 1926 in her parent’s, Alice Lillian Conner and Cyril Charles Wheatley, home in Hither Green, Lewisham, England followed an hour later by her twin sister Barbara.   She joined her older sister...

Sep 20, 2017

Lewis S. Brancati

Age 21. Born March 27, 1996. Passed away September 20, 2017 in Kirkland, surrounded by family and friends.

Lewis grew up and thrived in Burien. He attended Highline schools, and graduated from Raisbeck Aviation High School. Lewis was sweet and funny growing up, and a kind, generous, and very loving...

Sep 19, 2017

Barbara was born in Chicago on June 13, 1929 and died on September 19, 2017. She was the daughter of John and Esther Ryrholm. They moved to Indianapolis where Barbara attended public schools, graduating as valedictorian of her class at Broad Ripple High School. After graduating from DePauw University, she worked for a year in Chicago as a psychometrist....

Sep 7, 2017

RHODA D. JENSEN, age 79, devoted wife, mother and loving grandmother passed away on September 7, 2017. Rhoda leaves behind a strong legacy of love, lessons and service. Her sparkling enthusiasm, personal warmth, and generosity will linger forever in the memories of all who knew her. A longtime Mercer Island resident, Rhoda was married to Robert A. “Bob” Jensen...

Aug 30, 2017

Florence Rebecca Gross, age 98, died on August 30, 2017. She was the fourth and last child born to Rose and Abraham Goldman, formerly of Lithuania. The family lived in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where they resided from 1909 to 1944. This well-knit family led by furriers Abraham and Rose produced a concert pianist, Florence's sister Naomi; a medical surgeon,...

Aug 25, 2017

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend

Leona Ev’elle Dutton was born on October 13th, 1929 on a dairy farm in Arlington, Washington.  Her parents, Elmer and Janet (Patrick) Dutton met during World War I in Scotland.  She grew up the second of three sisters, between Jenett (Hawn) and Elsie (Jacobsen).  At an early age, Leona learned the value...

Aug 22, 2017

Charles “Chuck” Krysieniel, 57, of Seattle, WA, passed peacefully on August 22, 2017, surrounded by his immediate family.

Chuck is survived by his husband Brian Reed; his parents Alfons and Helen Krysieniel of Acton, MA; his sister Karen Breckenridge and her husband Terry of Centennial, CO; his sister Linda Krysieniel and her partner Kip Crowley of Stow,...

Aug 20, 2017

JIM: THE GENTLEMAN.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, well-educated, bright, witty, caring, giving, and yes - handsome. These few descriptive words only start to describe this gentleman. With a BS degree in Accounting, Jim earned status and wealth by working hard and being loyal to his work, his friends, and to himself. He worked as a controller for a...

Aug 18, 2017

Marian Turner Blakney, 100, of The Lakeshore in Seattle, WA passed away at Kline Galland on August 18, 2017.  She was renowned  for her museum quality needlepoint tapestries. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Florence Turner and husband Thomas Kline Blakney.  She is survived by two daughters, Gail Marie Thompson and Joan Helen Uzelak, five...

Aug 9, 2017

Jan Ames began her long and purposeful path toward a life well lived on October 31, 1928, and ended her successful journey on August 9, 2017, having had success in her family, professional and personal life.

Born Janice Louise Fondy in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Jan graduated from high school in 1945 and continued her education at South...

Jul 29, 2017

age 89, last residing in Covington, WA, passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of July 29, 2017.

Lois was born in Everett, WA on March 17, 1928 (St. Patrick’s Day) to Ann (O’Neill) and James Persons. A friend from school, Fran Rancourt, introduced Lois to her dazzling brother Dewey. They dated and both graduated from Everett...

Jul 29, 2017

Born Nov. 25th 1925, Northwest ski pioneer, commercial artist, television personality and loyal Seattleite passed unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep July 29th, 2017. Roosevelt High School grad, World War II veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and survivor of the “SS Leopoldville” sinking tragedy. Bob attended The Burnley School of Art on the GI Bill, to pursue his dream of...

Jul 25, 2017

Keith A. Kelly, MD, Professor of Surgery Emeritus at Mayo College of Medicine, passed away in Seattle on July 25, 2017, surrounded by his family.

Dr. Kelly was born on November 29, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois, and his medical degree from the University of Chicago. He completed...

Jul 23, 2017

Lester Charles Yeager, born 6/17/40, died on 7/23/17.  The Seattle Seahawks have lost a great fan-Lester was a season ticket holder since 1975. Lester was a very devoted husband to his beloved wife, Darlene.  He is survived by his brother, Rick, (Kristina), and five step-brothers. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Northwest Hospital ICU...