OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Seattle, Washington, King County and Surrounding Areas

Lisa Jane Arnold

Lisa Jane Arnold

Apr 21, 2016

Lisa was born at Palo Alto Hospital and grew up in Los Altos Hills, California. She passed away April 21, 2016, in Seattle after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She didn’t want a long obit—if you know her you will know she was a very private person. But as her big sister, I am taking the liberty...

Glenn Eugene Gabrielson

Glenn Eugene Gabrielson

Apr 17, 2016

Capt. US Navy

Born June 8, 1922 in Woodstock, Illinois, to James and Minnie Gabrielson. Glenn died on April 17, 2016, in Normandy Park, Washington, and went home to his Savior Jesus. He leaves his daughter, AMY of Seattle, and his son, PAUL of Normandy Park. Glenn graduated from Woodstock Community High School in Woodstock, and then entered WWII...

Ronald Earl Woods

Ronald Earl Woods

Apr 15, 2016

October 10th, 1938 – April 15th, 2016

Ronald Earl Woods passed away at his home in Seattle, overlooking Lake Washington and Seward Park, on April 15, 2016.

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Ron worked his way through Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, by serving as a security guard in the US Senate.  He married Judith...

Ethelyn Hines Taylor

Ethelyn Hines Taylor

Apr 3, 2016

April 19, 1925 - April 3, 2016

Ethelyn Taylor passed away peacefully at Swedish Medical Hospital in Seattle, Washington, on April 3, 2016.  She was 90.

She was born on April 19, 1925 in Joliet, Montana to Armina “Bessie” Bain Hines and John Thomas Hines.  As a small child she contracted polio and was left with a...

Yoshio Aoki

Yoshio Aoki

Apr 3, 2016

3/31/28 - 4/3/16

Yoshio Aoki died peacefully on Sunday, April 3rd, surrounded by his family, at his home in Seattle, following a traumatic fall last June and a stroke on the morning of his 88th birthday. Yosh is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Masako Suzuki Aoki; his children, Julie Mia Aoki (Steven) Nardi, Peter Kai (Lanell) Aoki, and...

The Rev. William Curtis Johnson, Jr.

The Rev. William Curtis Johnson, Jr.

Mar 20, 2016

1913-2016

Reverend William C Johnson, Jr. passed away March 20 at the age of 103 at Cristwood Nursing Center, Shoreline, WA after a short illness.

William was born in 1913 at Asbury Park, NJ, the son of William and Laura Johnson.  As a young man William pursued a variety of occupations before being called to...

William Aubrey Keasler

William Aubrey Keasler

Mar 17, 2016

Bill died on March 17, 2016, in his home on Lake Union following a battle with cancer.  Born on November 13, 1946, in Tacoma, WA, to Carlos and Margaret Keasler, he spent his childhood in Lakewood, graduating from Clover Park High School in 1965.  In 1969, Bill married Caryl Schumacher, his high school sweetheart.  The two traveled extensively together...

John Harold Rysdorp

John Harold Rysdorp

Mar 14, 2016

John Harold Rysdorp passed away peacefully Monday night, March 14, 2016.

John had a fantastic life! Born in Oakland, CA., on March 27, 1928, he graduated from Oakland High. He attended Stanford and UC Berkeley, and graduated with a business degree.

John worked as an executive for Simpson Timber Company. While living and working in...

Jens Erik Jorgensen

Jens Erik Jorgensen

Mar 13, 2016

Jens passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on March 13, 2016. Born July 2, 1936 in Oslo, Norway, Jens grew up the youngest of three boys. His deep interest in understanding how things worked led him to want to become an engineer. After serving in the signal corps of the Royal Norwegian Army, Jens attended...

Donald Jay Lines

Donald Jay Lines

Mar 12, 2016

Sept 10, 1933 ~ March 12, 2016

Born in Seattle to Gertrude and Earl Lines he was the youngest of 4.

He loved the outdoors especially fishing and enjoying time with family.

He met the love of his life on a blind date  and told everyone he was going to get married,  Phyllis...

Corinne Fenner

Corinne Fenner

Mar 6, 2016

Corinne Fenner was born Corinne Duncanson on January 16, 1919 in Byron, Minnesota. She died March 6, 2016 in Seattle, WA.  She described her childhood on the farm as secure and happy.  She was the second of 6 children.  Her father said he wanted Corinne not to milk cows but play the piano and have beautiful hands. She later...

Sydney Helen Sanders

Sydney Helen Sanders

Mar 5, 2016

1916 - 2016

Sydney Helen Davis was born on April 17, 1916 in Carshalton, Surrey, England to Edward Francis Davis and Lillian Eleanor (Phipps) Davis. She died on March 5, 2016 in Kirkland, WA.

Sydney was the youngest of three children, following two older brothers Hugh Patrick and Edward Denis. After completion of her schooling, Sydney worked...

Jean Myrick

Jean Myrick

Mar 1, 2016

Jean Mary Lockwood Myrick was born in Sioux Falls, SD on May 30th, 1924. She fought cancer and other ailments with courage and dignity, and went to be

with her Lord on March 1, 2016.

Jean was the youngest of four children born to Russell Victor Lockwood and Nellie Phoebe Buswell Lockwood. She grew up...

Larry Desoto

Larry Desoto

Feb 26, 2016

Seattle resident Larry DeSoto, Ph.D. died as a result of ALS on February 26, 2016 after 67 years among us. His mother preceded him in death in 2007 and his father in 2014. He leaves his wife Jennifer, and his daughters Sarah of Chicago, IL and Emma of Boston, MA.  His son, Albert, died before birth.  He also leaves...

Ross Davidson

Ross Davidson

Feb 26, 2016

Ross Davidson, 2/23 1928, was born and raised in Butte, Montana ("The Richest Hill on Earth").  He passed away on Friday, 2/26 2016 of Pulmonary Fibrosis.

His life was varied and full. After his Army tour of duty, he graduated from Butte Business College and was engaged in accounting and management for 12 years (GM Dealership, Alaska...

Suzanne Erickson

Suzanne Erickson

Feb 20, 2016

Suzanne “Sue” Erickson passed away in her home with her children, Lance, Carrie, and Todd Williams, at her side on February 20, 2016.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Keith J. “Mick” Erickson; her parents, Paul J. and Genevieve Stubbs; her only sister, Mary Frances Davis; and, her stepdaughter, Janet Watson.

In addition...

Stephen Forrest Kendall (Steve)

Stephen Forrest Kendall (Steve)

Feb 12, 2016

Stephen Forrest Kendall (Steve) was born September 2, 1959 in Port Angeles, Washington.  He passed away suddenly following a heart attack on February 12, 2016 in Seattle.

Steve loved his family deeply and his spirit surrounds us.

Steve leaves behind the great love of his life, his wife Dori Shoji.  They shared their Elliott Bay...

Patricia A Sinclair

Patricia A Sinclair

Feb 11, 2016

Age 86. Born March 17, 1929 in Spokane County WA. Passed away February 11, 2016 in Seattle, WA. Pat moved to Seattle as a young woman and spent the last 45 years living in Mountlake Terrace. Pat was preceded in death by Husband Jordan (1974). She is survived by her sister Stella, Children Daniel, Jordan (Jay), Sheelagh, Mathew, and...

Gordon Lloyd Harper

Gordon Lloyd Harper

Feb 8, 2016

On Monday, February 8, 2016, Gordon Lloyd Harper completed his life at the age of 79.  Gordon was born October 2, 1936 in Neenah, WI to parents J.Lloyd & Beth Harper.

Gordon was an activist for justice at a very early age, e.g. in High School  he petitioned his neighbors on Woodenshoe Road to recall Sen. Joseph...

Virginia “Gini” Galvin Lawson

Virginia “Gini” Galvin Lawson

Feb 3, 2016

Virginia “Gini” Galvin Lawson lived fearlessly and loved without limit or qualifications. Gifted in many ways, she was most herself when helping others find and nurture their own gifts. She died February 3, 2016, at home in Seattle, Washington with her sons and husband by her side.

Gini was born on February 18, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio,...

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