OBITUARIES
Local obituaries for Seattle, Washington, King County and Surrounding Areas
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June Mack Motin
Jun 15, 2017
“My heart broke when I found out my grandmother had passed away this morning. As a well-respected teacher, she made a difference in the lives of countless children and adults, and she prepared me for the real world in a way no one else had. She taught me how to read, cook, listen to others and love patiently. I...
Donald (Don) Burton Van Wieringen
Jun 14, 2017
Donald (Don) Burton Van Wieringen - Age 90, of Seattle, WA passed away peacefully on June 14, 2017.
Don was born to John and Cora Van Wieringen on February 23, 1927 in Oak Harbor, WA. The family moved to Mount Vernon, WA where he graduated from Mount Vernon High School. In April 1945 Don was drafted into...
Jacob Bert Smith
Jun 10, 2017
His fortune read: “You will step on the soil of many countries in your lifetime”. For all of us who knew him, that was certainly true. We just didn’t count on him completing those earthly travels so soon at the age of 38. On June 10, 2017 in Seattle, Washington, surrounded by his loved ones, he left for his...
June Eleanor (Christensen) Wittman & Elmer Harold Wittman
Jun 3, 2017
June Eleanor (Christensen) Wittman was born June 17th 1925 and passed away June 3, 2017, at age 91, two weeks shy of her 92nd birthday.
Elmer Harold Wittman was born December 23rd, 1924 and passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2017, from heart disease that caused a fall, at age 92.
June was the only...
Jodi Lynn Cox
Jun 2, 2017
Jodi was born in Tacoma, WA to Terry and Bart Edmiston. She grew up in Puyallup and was one of four daughters. She graduated from Puyallup High in 1983.
Jodi always lived life to its fullest. She loved gardening, celebrating holidays, vacationing, baking, game nights, and hosting friends and family. Jodi was an easy person to know...
Gladys B. Williams
Jun 2, 2017
Born in Mineola, NY in 1924. Passed away June 2, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. Gladys was the mother of three girls, Susan, JoAnn, and Mary, postmaster of Seahurst Post Office, and a World War II US Navy veteran. She met and married her husband, Leonard Williams, while attending Hofstra College. She graduated with a master’s degree in Mathematics from...
Mark W. Rosenquist
May 30, 2017
SEATTLE, WA – Mark W. Rosenquist, 66, died Tuesday, May 30 at Swedish Medical Center, First Hill. He battled respiratory disease (COPD) and had been on oxygen for several years. Born December 30, 1950 in Spokane, WA, he was the son of Werner Rosenquist and Gladys Rosenquist.
Over the years, Mark was involved in his father’s bus...
Sara E. Seloheim
May 30, 2017
9/4/1941 – 5/30/2017
SEATTLE, WA – Sara E. Seloheim, 75, formerly of Portland, OR, died Tuesday, May 30 at Shoreline Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Ms. Seloheim was a journalist, public relations manager, university teacher, and Reiki Master.
Born September 4, 1941 in Charlevoix, MI, she was the daughter of Naomi White and Earl...
Carol Jensen
May 25, 2017
Carol Jensen, 72, passed away on May 25, 2017 at her home in Seattle, WA. She was the oldest of six children born on September 7, 1944 in Seattle, WA to Albert and Aline Blount Dreke. Carol grew up in Bothell, WA and graduated from Bothell High School in 1962. After high school, she began working as a bookkeeper...
Steven Allen Squires
May 23, 2017
Funeral services will be held for Steven Allen Squires on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11am at Holy Apostles Green Orthodox Church, 19421 Ashworth Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.
Erlinda Llana Balagot
May 19, 2017
Erlinda Llana Balagot fought the good fight and reposed with succor during a balmy, early afternoon on May 19, 2017. She was closely surrounded by loved ones and family and will be sorely missed. Harrowing a furtive struggle, Mom remained spirited and graceful afterwards.
Born in La Union, Philippines on August 22, 1945, her late father and...
Rosemary Cousins Treacy
Apr 28, 2017
Rosemary Cousins Treacy born October 27, 1927 in Hackensack, New Jersey passed away on April 28, 2017 in Kirkland, Washington. Surrounded by loved ones, her final words were “I’m lucky”.
She is survived by her three children: Michael Edward Treacy, Gayle McDougall-Treacy, Beth Staley and their spouses Joan Treacy, Daniel McDougall-Treacy and Gary Staley. She was proud...
Eva M. Degala
Apr 27, 2017
Eva M. Degala born in Hanford, CA passed away April 27, 2017 in Seattle, WA at the age of 87. Private service as per her request.
Sarah June Mcelroy
Apr 19, 2017
Sarah (known in her early life as Sallie) was born to James Harold McElroy and June Grubbs McElroy in Chicago Illinois on June 1, 1935. Sarah was joined by younger sibling brother Jim and sister Susan.
The family ultimately settled in Warrenville (rural outskirts of Chicago) with short interruptions living in St.Louis, Cincinnati and Cushing during World...
Jean Mattice Gosse
Apr 19, 2017
After 87 years of active life Jean passed away suddenly during the night of April 19th 2017 at home in Shoreline, Wa. She is survived by her husband of 62 years David Gosse, daughter Terry Gosse, son Bruce Gosse (Lee Cochrane), grandsons Eric Gosse (Karen Hogan) and Ian Gosse (Dianne Seldon).
After living in many states during...
Richard (Rick) Martin Fulsaas
Apr 17, 2017
Richard Fulsaas passed away peacefully on April 17, 2017, at the age of 90 in Renton, WA. He was born in Oakland, CA, to Sigurd Martin Fulsaas and Agnes Louise Johnson (Skjele) Fulsaas.
As a boy he loved riding his bicycle (a passion he passed on to all his children) and tinkering; he made his own crystal...
Linda Dianne Voeller
Apr 14, 2017
Linda Kohlwes Voeller, age 59, died on April 14, 2017, in Seattle, Washington. Linda was born in Bellingham Washington in 1957 to Robert Kohlwes and Karen Bowsher Kohlwes. Linda was a delightful child and gave us many years of pleasure. When she was 3 years old the family, including her younger brother Greg, moved to Whidbey Island. Linda spent...
W.O. Oliver
Apr 5, 2017
W.O. Oliver, longtime Seattle resident for over 73 years. Born October 3, 1926 in Vivian, LA. Passed on April 5, 2017.
Services will be held on Thursday, April 13, at 11am at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 124 21st Ave, Seattle WA 98122 . Officiating Dr. Rev. Robert Jeffrey Sr.
Internment will take place on...
Evelyn Schellenberg
Apr 1, 2017
Evelyn Schellenberg passed away on April 1, 2017 in Shoreline, WA. She would have been 97 in July. She and her husband George Schellenberg were married for 57 years and made the Seattle area their home after spending some years in Manitoba, Vancouver, BC, New York, and New Jersey. Evelyn was preceded in death by George (2001), her sister...
Helen Louise Bottomly
Mar 26, 2017
February 25, 1923 - March 26, 2017
Helen Louise (Rahming) Bottomly died at age 94 on March 26, 2017 in Virginia Mason Hospital.
She was born in Morristown, New Jersey on February 25,1923 to Emil and Louise (Daum) Rahming. She received a B.A. from the University of Montana in 1950.
Helen enlisted in...
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