OBITUARIES

Nov 22, 2017

July 5, 1949 – November 22, 2017 In loving memory, Tom Carpenter, beloved brother, uncle, and cherished friend to us and to many residents at Forest Ridge Rehab and Nursing Home in Bremerton, WA.  We celebrate Tom’s joy and going home to God and in being reunited with loved ones that have passed before him.

Nov 3, 2017

Alida Cornelia Vanderwerff was born November 15, 1931 in Bodegraven, The Netherlands.  She was the youngest of a family of 6 children born to Willem Liepelt and Wijntje de Rooij (De Rooy).

Growing up during WWII, times were difficult in Holland and food was very scarce.  She would tell us how a nearby farmer provided a glass...

Nov 3, 2017

John Charles BROOKES Born Jan. 12, 1964 in Seattle, WA; passed away Nov. 3, 2017 at home. A Memorial Mass will be offered at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Snoqualmie on Sat., Nov. 25 at 11am.

Nov 2, 2017

Born August 8, 1921 in New York City to Mabel Cora Sheldon Johnson (Eldora, Iowa) and Joseph Buskirk Johnson (Georgetown, Colorado).

Joseph Johnson was an Engineer for Ingersoll Rand and the family was soon after Pat's birth, moved by the company from NYC to Chicago. When the Great Depression hit, the family relocated to Eldora Iowa, where...

Nov 1, 2017

Michael James McGeough, of Auburn, Washington, passed away in Seattle on November 1, 2017. He was 73.

Born in Seattle to Art McGeough and Evelyn Loggins, he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his siter Judy and stepbrother Keith, and is survived by his children,...

Nov 1, 2017

John Palmer Smith, 88, died due to natural causes in Seattle, Washington on November 1, 2017.

Born January 25, 1929, in Newport, Oregon, John lived in Lake Oswego for 57 years. After earning his Bachelor's Degree at the Univeristy of Oregon, he became the owner of Franklin Institute of Sales in Portland for a number of years,...

Oct 22, 2017

11/22/1951 – 10/22/2017

Charlie grew up in south Seattle, graduated from Franklin High School, attended the University of Chicago and then transferred to Evergreen State College to complete his undergraduate degree. He worked in the office of the Washington State Attorney General before getting his JD from the University of Puget Sound with a full scholarship.

Oct 20, 2017

On October 20, 2017, Charles "Chuck" Terrill went end of show, as they say in the circus. He died peacefully surrounded by friends and family.

Chuck was a soldier, a sailor, a circus hand, a raconteur and a flaneur. He was born March 17, 1951, in Detroit to Lena Nelle McMinn and adopted by Carolyn and Kenneth...

Oct 14, 2017

Doris Jean Albright died peacefully at home in Bothell, Washington on October 14, 2017 at the age of 94.  She was born to William Yeager and Mamie Wright Yeager in September 1923 in Bellingham.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gerald, and her husband, Claude Albright.  She is survived by her sons Steve Albright and...

Oct 11, 2017

In loving memory of Ronald Louis VandenBossche, Ph.D

Born July 21, 1945 in Detroit, MI. Passed away October 11, 2017 in Seattle, WA.

Ron was the beloved son of the late John Vincent and Ernestine Marie (Seski) VandenBossche.  He was preceded in death by his brothers James, Daniel, and Thomas. He is survived...

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...