OBITUARIES

Dec 26, 2023

Dianne Herold Warner passed away peacefully on December 26th in Seattle, Wash., with family at her bedside. A vibrant presence in the lives of so many with her compassion, generosity, and expertise, her absence will be keenly felt. Dianne never forgot the warmth of the small town she had grown up in, and brought that to everyone she met....

Dec 25, 2023

Sandra Kay Kalata passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends along her final journey. She was born on August 18, 1938 in Minneapolis, MN, to John and Geraldine Sherwood. At the age of 17, she married her late husband George Anthony Kalata until his passing on May 21,...

Dec 21, 2023

John Ashford, writer and retired Director of the library at South Seattle Community College, died on Thursday, December 21st, having shared his final days with family and friends. He was 82 years old. John is remembered as master storyteller whose wit and quiet wisdom were graced by natural modesty and the openness of a genuine listener. He helped to...

Dec 17, 2023

June 17, 1931 – December 17, 2023

Our wonderful father, uncle, grandfather, colleague and friend passed away on December 17, 2023 at the age of 92. Kelmar (Kal) LeMaster was born in Seattle to Kelmar K. and Lila J. LeMaster. The family soon moved to Portland, Oregon where Kal grew up as a child of the Depression. His father...

Dec 9, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we share the news that Gregory Paul Siemens passed away on December 9th, 2023, just a week short of his 75th birthday.

Greg was born in Vancouver WA and while growing up spent time in Spokane, Walla Walla, and Seattle. Not to forget a couple of years in the Philippines, where...

Dec 8, 2023

Bob passed away peacefully the 8th of December, 2023, the eve of his 94th birthday. He is survived by his son Gavin MacDougall; brother Bruce (Sandy) MacDougall and his wife Christine; sister-in-law Betty Zerbach; nephew Bryant MacDougall and wife Tigist; grandniece Sophia MacDougall and grandnephew Nathan MacDougall, along with many others of the extended MacDougall family.

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Dec 2, 2023

David’s spirit came to rest on December 2, after a battle with cancer.

David was a deeply caring and gentle soul who used his keen eyes, spirit, and mind to recognize the uniqueness of each person and their special gifts.  He often helped folks to see these gifts in themselves for the first time, making a tremendous...

Nov 30, 2023

Son, Father, Brother, Friend... and his favorite title of all “Grandpa” November 1951 – December 2023

David Small, a beloved father and grandfather passed away of natural causes in December of 2023 at the age of 72 in the comfort of his home in Seattle, Washington.

Son of Carlene and Jack Small, David was born in Oklahoma...

Nov 24, 2023

Our dear cousin, Anna, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov 24, 2023 after battling a series of health issues. Anna is remembered for her friendly personality and positive attitude. Born on June 5, 1953, Anna grew up in Lynnwood and graduated from Edmonds-Woodway High School where she was elected President of the EWHS Ski Club. Anna later attended the...

Nov 23, 2023

Janet M (Girton) Walthew, age 77, of Lynnwood WA passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, after a long journey with breast cancer.  She will be dearly missed by her family and a large group of friends with whom she diligently kept in touch over many decades.

Janet was born...

Nov 22, 2023

Richard L. McKimson (89) of Mountlake Terrace, Washington passed away November 22 after a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine and is survived by Sister Bea Aigner, Son Bill (Andrea) Grandsons Rob and Alex as well as Stepchildren Gerald White (Jennifer), James White (Dyane), Cindy Peterson (Corky) and Steven White.

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Nov 18, 2023

Larry was born in Yakima, WA, on 8/1/41 to Bernard and Lois Franklin Humphrey. He grew up in Payette, Idaho and served in the US Navy from 1959-62 on the USS Spiegel Grove. Larry was a man of honor, integrity, patience, intelligence, talent, and kindness and he was oh-so- handsome! He didn't use many words, but when he...

Nov 16, 2023

Alan D. Riley, born January 8, 1928, passed away on November 16, 2023.

Alan grew up in the Twin Cities and from an early age enjoyed exploring the outdoors, especially along the Mississippi River. He attended the University of Minnesota, and met and married the love of his life, JoAnn (Glasrud) Riley.

After a few...

Nov 10, 2023

Irene Rose Buskin, born March 11, 1947, in Newark New Jersey, died November 10, 2023, in Seattle Washington.  She was predeceased by parents David Freed Buskin and Alice Mary Kornfeld Buskin, grandparents Werner and Magda Ranschburg Kornfeld and Nathan and Jenny Freed Buskin, aunt Sylvia Kornfeld, uncles Henry Kornfeld and Edward Buskin, and sister Margaret (Peggy) Ann Buskin.  She...

Nov 8, 2023

August 21, 2001-November 8, 2023

On November 8, 2023, Joshua passed away at the age of 22 at Seattle Children's Hospital from multiple complications from a bone marrow transplant.

March 2, 2021, Josh arrived at Seattle Childrens Hospital to be treated for AML. Joshua’s BMT was going to give him a second chance at life. Instead, for...

Nov 5, 2023

Mary (Moffitt) Williamson passed away peacefully on November 5th with her children present.

Mary was born in 1929 outside Minot, North Dakota. The youngest of six siblings, at age 14 Mary moved into town to attend Minot High School. In 1949, Mary joined two of her sisters in Seattle, where she worked for the phone company, lived...

Nov 5, 2023

Robert Wheeler, age 51, died peacefully in his home on November 5 after an 11-month fight with pancreatic cancer. Robert was born on August 13, 1967 in Santa Rosa, California but spent his childhood in Washington in the foothills of Mount Rainier. After high school, Robert joined the Air Force and was stationed in Belgium. When he returned, he...

Nov 3, 2023

Reverend Stephen Lloyd Johnson, 76, of Seattle, Washington, passed away on November 3, 2023. He spent his life helping others, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and selflessness.

Stephen was born in Seattle, Washington on July 22, 1947. He will be deeply missed by the surviving family members, including his brother and sister-in-law, David and Carol Johnson,...

Nov 3, 2023

Carla Klosterman left this world on Friday, November 3, 2023 after a full, exciting, and rewarding life where she "did it my way"!  She leaves behind her adult children, grandchildren, nieces, and her many friends.   She left behind her last legacy of a garden full of veggies and flowers.  Her hope always was to grow the tallest sunflower which...

Nov 1, 2023

January 22, 1939 – November 1, 2023

Don will be remembered for his unfailing capacity to enjoy life on all levels. He had a lifelong curiosity and love of learning, whether through conversations with others who had fewer opportunities than he had, reading about current events shaping the world around us (reading fiction – not so much), or traveling...