OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Jan 18, 2016

August 25, 1924 – January 18, 2016

James (Jim) Valentine Williamson passed away January 18, 2016 in Shoreline, WA. He was born August 25, 1924 in Mildura, Victoria Australia to Valentine and Amelia Williamson.

From humble beginnings, Jim went on to live a full and accomplished life. As a youth, he excelled in school and...

Jan 17, 2016

“Tom,” as most knew him, born March 9, 1946, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2016 at the age of 69. Tom worked for the Seattle School District as custodian for about 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Wendy, his children Heidi Adams (Jeff), Robert Carlson Jr., and...

Jan 15, 2016

Marcella Chavis Gaar, 96, passed away on January 15, 2016 in Seattle, Washington.

Born Marcella Viola Chavis on January 23, 1919, Denver, Colorado, to Fred Chavis and Agnes Luna. Marcella was a resident of Seattle for 47 years.

Marcella graduated from San Diego High School in 1936, and attended colleges in California and Washington. She...