OBITUARIES

Feb 21, 2023

Sara McKenzie died peacefully in her sleep at Horizon House in Seattle on February 21. Those who cared for her there remember her as ever-smiling and good-natured. She was 83 years old.

Sara was born in Evanston, IL. Over the course of her life, she also lived in Albuquerque, NM and Los Angeles, CA, as well as...

Feb 20, 2023

Iris Ann “Annie” Herzfeld passed away on February 20, 2023, in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 99.

Annie was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on November 5, 1923, to Mendel and Babette Glickman. Her father was a structural engineer and architect who worked as an engineer on many buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright's modern style...

Feb 18, 2023

Richard Dion Mullins

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Richard Dion Mullins. Richard left us on February 18, 2023, in Seattle, for his eternal home, surrounded by his family and enormous love. His immeasurable courage in the face of illness was admirable.

Richard was born on August 3, 1974, in...

Feb 18, 2023

On Feb. 18, 2023, David Graham Parker of Seattle, age 86, died peacefully at UW Medical Center Northwest after an unexpected stroke at his home several days earlier.

After a diagnosis of ALS two years ago, Dave faced his future with grace, courage, and patience. He was pleased and relieved to be able to continue living in...

Feb 16, 2023

Alan Christopher Young, of Burlington WA, passed away on February 16th at Skagit Valley Hospital, one day before his 53rd birthday. He was born February 17, 1968 to his loving parents, Jim and Santina Young, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma where Jim was stationed while serving in the U.S. Army.

Born with Down Syndrome, Alan brought joy to...

Feb 15, 2023

4/14/1932 - 2/15/2023

Obituary coming soon...

Feb 14, 2023

From DeLashmutt Lane to the Crown of the Continent – Our loving mother, Helen Franklin crossed the divide on Valentine’s Day, four days short of her 97th birthday. Mother was born in McMinnville, Oregon a direct descendant of spirited Oregon Trail pioneers. Her family grew and prospered in the fertile soil of the Willamette Valley. She met her first...

Feb 13, 2023

1925 -- 2023

Gene Craig of Renton, WA passed away on Feb. 13, 2023. He was born to Roy and Alzina Craig on Sept. 13, 1925, in Peshastin, WA.

Gene graduated from Quincy High School at the age of 16, attended Central Washington College, and earned a Doctor of Education from the University of Washington....

Feb 9, 2023

Yona Kellman, mother to Bernie Kellman and Edna (Eddie) Kellman Westerman, mother-in-law to Martin Westerman and grandmother to Max, Adam and Frances, died Friday, Feb. 9 after claiming she was dying for more than 12 years. Her birth certificate says she was 91, but everyone who knew and loved her says she was 93, including her.

Yona...

Feb 7, 2023

William Vannoy Hayes IV, also known as Will or Billy, passed peacefully in his home in Renton, Washington, at the age of 37 on February 7, 2023.

He was born in Sacramento, CA, on August 22, 1985, and passed after a four-year battle with cancer.

He is survived by his Mothers-Ivy and Penny Conrad-Elliott; his...

Feb 6, 2023

1940 – 2023

FRANKLIN, KY / SEATTLE, WA -  Bob (aka Robert, Bobby) Dean Widdice passed away in Seattle on February 6, 2023, after a courageous struggle with Parkinson's disease, during which he continued to bring joy to his loved ones each day with his quick wit accompanied by a mischievous smile and sparkling eyes, compassion for humans and...

Feb 6, 2023

2/14/1960 – 2/6/2023

Jared Randall (Randy) Curtis died at home with his wife and daughter by his side in the community of North Beach in Seattle, Washington. He passed away just a few days from his 63rd birthday, after a two-year fight against the crippling and incurable disease known as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Born in Ann Arbor, MI,...

Feb 3, 2023

John Edmunds King, of Seattle, WA, passed away on February 3 due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease.  He was 82 years old.

John was born on August 25, 1941 to Robert and Phoebe King in Seattle, WA.  After graduating from Bellevue High School in 1959, John went on to study History at Princeton University (’63) and Law...

Feb 3, 2023

Robert Campbell McIntosh died peacefully on February 3rd in Seattle, Washington at the age of 94. For the last 3 years, Robert has been a resident at the Foss Home and Village where his wife, Pauline is currently a resident.

Robert is survived by his children: Janet Loutey of Seattle, WA ; Larry McIntosh and his wife...

Feb 2, 2023

Rebecca Ambrose Peterson, age 66. Born July 27th, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois - passed away in the evening hours on the 2nd of February. She was a loving mother of two, a beloved sister, aunt, and recent grandmother. She always had a knack for making people laugh and had so many talents from being able to complete crossword puzzles...

Jan 31, 2023

Phyllis Ann Robison Baumgartner McDonald passed away on January 31, 2023 in Seattle, of natural causes. She was born August 29, 1923, in Seattle to William S and Mabel L Robison. She was 99 years and 5 months old. Phyllis is survived by her children Donelyn Elaine Baumgartner Gamble (Michael), and Lawrence Elmer “Larry” Baumgartner (Lynette Hensley), also her...

Jan 29, 2023

Daniel Alan VanderWerf Stanaland died at his home in Seattle Washington on January 29, 2023 at age 40.  Although born in Frankfurt, Germany on July 1st 1982, he moved to Virginia at age 5 with his parents and his younger brother Nathan. Daniel became fascinated by computers at an early age and after graduating from George Mason High School...

Jan 28, 2023

Emma Jean Hemingway passed away peacefully in her sleep on the afternoon of January 28, 2023 at the age of 90.

Emma Jean Fulsang was born on March 31, 1932 in Chicago. She was one of seven siblings, six of them girls. Growing up during the Great Depression helped develop in her a strong sense of determination...

Jan 21, 2023

Gertrud Anna Volke passed away on January 21st at age 92, due to complications from Covid19.  She was at peace with her creator, and knew that she was well-loved, with family members close by. Gertrud led a full life. Born in Germany, her journey brought her to Seattle, via Switzerland, England, Canada, and California. She met and married her...

Jan 19, 2023

A celebration of John's life will take place in Seattle, WA on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 11am to 1pm at Queen Anne Baptist Church, 2011 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 .

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in John's memory to the QAHS Alumni Association...