OBITUARIES

Sep 26, 2016

Mimi, a life-long resident of Seattle and cherished Whidbey Island, died peacefully September 26,  2016.  Mimi leaves behind a large family who will miss her dearly.  She is survived by her son George King, daughter-in-law Sally King, Naples Florida, her sister Nancy Breithaupt, Dayton, Washington, her daughter-in-law Cheryl Grunbock, Vashon Washington, as well as Alan Boyd of Mirabella in...

Sep 14, 2016

Louis Henry Ebbers, 100, of Normandy Park joined the church triumphant on September 14, 2016.  Louis was born on February 19, 1916 in Panama, Nebraska and moved to Yakima, Washington at the age of 9.  He was the fifth of seven children born to William and Audriana (Jenny) Ebbers.

While in Yakima, Louis ran a gas station...

Sep 13, 2016

Phyllis was born in 1924 and died September 13, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed von Wolffersdorff and son Jerry Schutten.

Born and raised in Southern California, she moved to Mercer Island with Ed in 1966. She loved the outdoors especially the northwest and its wonderful hiking. She was a member...

Sep 13, 2016

Susan Kay Maki was born on March 21st, 1958 in Juneau, Alaska.  She was the third child of Mary Ann (Weisen) and Peter Maki.  She lived her early years with her parents and brothers, Michael and Stephen, in the nearby town of Douglas.  In this beautiful and uncompromising paradise she developed a love for nature and a give-ness to...

Sep 13, 2016

Yoko (Okazawa) Lee’s life journey ended peacefully at the age of 88 on 13 September 2016 in Seattle, WA. She lived a full life with loving family in Japan and the US and with friends from many walks of life, and traveled the world. She is survived by her brother-in-law Masaru Mori of Tokyo; nieces Margo Okazawa-Rey of Berkeley...

Sep 3, 2016

Walter Beebe Keene passed away peacefully on the morning of September 3, 2016. He is survived by his daughters Peggy (Alan Ross) and Susan, 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Pearl and 3 brothers. Walter was born on January 1, 1923, in Kennewick, WA, to Lewis and Clarissa (Spencer)...

Sep 1, 2016

Esther Arp Combelic left this world on September 1st 2016. She left behind 4 children and a love of gardening.

She was born in Duvall, Wa, on June 26, 1919 to Henry and Ella Arp. She spent her youth in Snohomish county , graduating from Everett High School in 1936. She was the first in her family...

Aug 23, 2016

Gerald “Gerry” J. Oppenheimer died August 23, 2016, at the age of 94.  He was surrounded by his loving family, his daughter Dvorah, son Jory and daughter-in-law Kari Anderson and adored grandchildren Jonas and Lina.  His wife of 67 years, Mildred Oppenheimer, predeceased him two years earlier.

Gerry was born May 8, 1922, in Frankfurt am Main,...

Aug 20, 2016

Michael Carsiotis, born in Manhattan on May 28, 1930 passed away peacefully in his Seattle home on August 20, 2016 surrounded by the love of family & friends.  Michael's intellect, quick wit, kind heart and unending interest in history, science, languages & literature are unforgettable.  He was outspoken and conscientious for causes he espoused, particularly social justice & human...

Aug 18, 2016

July 8, 1951 – August 18, 2016

Preceded in death by his parents,  Andrew and Chryssoula (Logothetis) Daglas. Survived by son: Andrew T. Daglas. Sisters: Angie D. Mulè (Vince) and Maria A. Roth (Norman). Nieces and grandnephews: Rebecca (Brent) Orsborn, Barbara Roth, Amanda Roth, Jessica Roth (Gary), Jacob & Jaden Orsborn and Joseph Mulè and also relatives in Greece...

Aug 12, 2016

August 6th, 1949 - August 12th 2016

We honor Irene Westbury's memory through her children and her many friends around the world. Irene lived her life for others; she dedicated her life to others.  She taught her children to be strong, independent and kind people.  She was a mother who loved unconditionally. She went on to teach empowerment to...

Aug 11, 2016

Charles (Chuck) W. Roe passed away at home in West Seattle, Washington early Thursday morning, August 11, 2016.  Chuck was born in Grinnell, Iowa to Emma Edith Roe and George Roe on February 27, 1928.  At the age of 17 Chuck joined the Navy and proudly served his country from October 25, 1945 to February 18, 1949.  During this...

Aug 8, 2016

Sandy Robinson was born Sandra Maria Morales on January 17, 1947 in Manhattan, N.Y.   She grew up on Long Island and after high school, attended Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY, earning a degree in Theater Arts.

Sandy spent time in stock theater both on Cape Cod and in Baltimore MD, before moving to Seattle in 1972 to...

Aug 6, 2016

Sandra Marie Rathbun, also known as Maggieh passed away on August 6, 2016 at the age of 63. She was passionate about preserving Human rights and making a difference by caring for her environment. You could be assured that there would be a beautifully cultivated garden growing wherever she was. Maggieh is survived by 6 Daughters, LaDonna Kearney, Sitarih...

Jul 28, 2016

Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother

Mom was born on March 3, 1926 in Erfurt, Germany and died peacefully on July 28, 2016 at age 90 in Seattle, WA. She was welcomed into eternal life by LeRoy, her loving and beloved husband of 54 years, her parents Hugo and Elizabeth, sister Alvera and son Bernie. Her surviving children...

Jul 18, 2016

Dr. Felipe Galvez Castro was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Belen. He passed away peacefully on July 18, 2016.  Born May 1, 1923 in Plaridel, Bulacan, Philippines.  Survived by five children, Teresa (Vic Pineda), Marian (Kirby Nelson), Philip, Edwin and Michael (Ellen Yun).  7 grandchildren, Christine, Karina, John, Kristopher, Nicholas, Nicole and Kailey; and 5 great grandchildren,...

Jul 16, 2016

Bernie, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 16, 2016.  A Seattle native, he was born on July 29, 1949.

He attended St. Catherine of Siena School and then graduated from Blanchet High School, class of '67. He spent most of his career in the welding/metal fabricating industry, spending the last 25 years as a...

Jul 16, 2016

Age: 97 Born: June 20, 1919 Birthplace: Stoneham, MA Died: July 16, 2016 Place of Death: Seattle, WA

Julia Forrest Holt was the child of Percey Holt and Alice Gustavson Holt. She grew up in the Boston area and attended Milton high school. In 1941, Julia became a Registered Nurse, licensed in the District of Columbia. In...

Jul 12, 2016

Age 95. Born March 30, 1921 in Toronto, Canada. Died July 12, 2016 in Redmond, Washington. She and her husband of 58 years, Hugh Thompson, lived in the Seattle area from the early 1950s and in Redmond since 1963.

Audrey Mason was born into a family of strong women. Her grandmother was widowed at an early age,...

Jul 9, 2016

Harriette Pauline Bach Kollman passed away July 9th,2016 at the age of 98 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on June 10, 1918 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Her parents were Bernie C and Pearl Bach.  She grew up in Hurley on the family farm (where she learned to drive a tractor but not a car) graduated...