OBITUARIES

Sep 21, 2014

October 3, 1921 – September 21, 2014 Proud Norwegian-American, Scholar and World Citizen

Born at home in Molde, Norway, and died peacefully in the presence of his children at Norse Home in Seattle on September 21, 2014. Olav remained fiercely curious about the world and the human condition his entire life.

As a boy, Olav lived several...

Sep 19, 2014

Born in Pleasanton, CA Feb 26, 1920. Passed peacefully at age 94 on Sept 19, 2014 in Seattle after a short illness. Preceded in passing by her husband Dorlan W. Lew and all her siblings Nellie, James, Clara Chew, Lilly Lee (San Francisco) & Rose Lee (Stockton). Graduated from Commerce High School, San Francisco, class of '38. In 1936...

Sep 13, 2014

Helga McInturff, 78, died on September 13, 2014 in the arms of her loving daughter Kathy McInturff in Seattle, WA.

Helga was born on January 15, 1936 in Hanau am Main, Germany, the daughter of Friedrich Joseph Mueller and Anna Katharine Hofacker. In 1955 Helga married the love of her life, the late Gerald B. McInturff. They...

Sep 10, 2014

Carolyn KEIM June 5, 1952 - September 10, 2014

Carolyn was born in Whittier, CA to William and Alva Rylee Keim who were both educators. She began to develop a love of theatre at the age of seven acting in a community theatre production in which both of her parents performed and her father also built the...

Sep 7, 2014

Lloyd “Charles” Brown, 89, passed away in his sleep September 7th, 2014 at Bayview Manor in Seattle.

Charles was born in Anacortes, WA, on August 13, 1925. His father, Lloyd Eyre Brown, co-owned (with his brother) Brown Brothers Clothing Company, and was a civic leader of Anacortes in the 20’s. Tragically however, he died of pneumonia in...

Sep 1, 2014

Caroline Cartmill passed away peacefully at home with her husband Tom and dog “Zach” by her side on September 1, 2014, after a long illness. She was 72.   Caroline was born June 26, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA, the youngest of three daughters of Rodney and Ted Barney. The family moved to Eugene, OR where Caroline graduated high school....

Aug 20, 2014

aka Bob, Jake February 2, 1933 -- August 20, 2014

Known as an incredibly smart, principled and kind man, Jake enjoyed having a full house and entertaining family and friends from near and far, many of whom he had met during his world travels.

A 40-year resident of Queen Anne Hill, he was a well-liked coach for...

Aug 12, 2014

1949-2014

Linda Katheleen Navarro passed away on August 12, 2014 after a lengthy struggle with several debilitating illnesses.  Linda was the much loved daughter of legendary jazz trumpeter, Theodore ‘Fats’ Navarro, of Key West, Florida, and Rena Clark, of Bellevue, Washington.  Her father passed away in her infancy and Linda spent many of her childhood years in...

Aug 6, 2014

Faith Elizabeth Reynolds Adams was born January 11, 1923, in Toledo, OH, to Harlan Cady and Ruth Bryant Reynolds. When Faith was a toddler, the family moved to Seattle, WA, where Faith attended Green Lake Grade School, John Marshall Junior High, and Roosevelt High School. A serious and somewhat solitary child and girl, she remembered her family relationships as...

Aug 4, 2014

1930 - 2014

Ruby Johnson of Seattle, Washington, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014. She was 83 years of age. Formerly of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, Ruby was a graduate of Langston High School, and a congregant of Gospel Mission Church.

Ruby was preceded in death by her brothers Melvin Moore and Fred Moore, Jr., and...

Aug 4, 2014

Educator and life-long learner. Lover of a good joke. Polite, kind and gracious. World traveler. Husband and gentleman friend. Family man, outdoorsman, avid photographer. Generous volunteer.

These begin to describe Hal Pelton.

Born September 26, 1927, in Easton, WA, the son of Harold S. Pelton and Louise (Dubigk) Pelton, Hal lived most of his life...

Aug 1, 2014

Janet Marie Williams was born on June 26,1956 and died August 1, 2014.

Janet spent much of her life battling cancer.  She died peacefully surrounded by family and friends.

She is survived by 2 sisters and 2 brothers, a sister in law and a niece and nephew.

Janet will be greatly missed by...

Aug 1, 2014

11/4/1934 – 8/1/2014

Helen Matekel was a farm girl turned city planner who made a remarkable transition, starting life on a remote farm without electricity and eventually becoming a successful and engaged member of Seattle's progressive political community.

Helen Matekel was delivered by a midwife to Slovenian immigrant parents in a farmhouse near Trenary in the Upper...

Jul 30, 2014

“DO NOT CRY FOR ME- I HAD A GREAT LIFE!”

Richard (Dick) Clarke peacefully passed away on July 30, 2014 at the age of 84.

Dick was born on December 9, 1929 in San Diego, California.  Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Portland, Oregon.  As a child he lived with his grandparents and mother named...

Jul 30, 2014

Irene Vivian Stubbs was born on May 14, 1914, to Ethel C. and Howard P. Cope in Kamloops, B.C.   Her early childhood, like that of her elder brother, Jimmy, was formed in the small towns of much of the American West, as her parents’ occupations in telegraphy put them frequently on the move.   Shortly before the onset of the...

Jul 26, 2014

Mrs. Helen Burch died at the age of 93 July 26, 2014. Born in Ronald, WA, she lived in Renton most of her life. She married James P. Burch in 1940. A homemaker, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, canning and embroidery.

She is survived by her children James M. Burch (Lori Hazzard) of Ronald, WA; Helen Darlene...

Jul 23, 2014

Art was born on January 27, 1945 in Seattle, Washington and died suddenly on July 23, 2014 in Covington, Washington. He had just ordered coffee and was headed to a table to read the paper when he collapsed. Medics responded quickly but could not revive him.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, Sumner (Bill) Harrison...

Jul 22, 2014

Marjorie Jean Larson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, born May 19, 1929 in Boulder, CO, has passed away peacefully on July 22, 2014, beside her husband of 60 years, Rev. James E. Larson. She is survived by her sons John Mark Larson of Tucson, AZ;  Stephen Eric Larson of Colorado Springs, CO:  David Edward Larson of Wichita, KS;  daughter...

Jul 20, 2014

February 17, 1917- July 20, 2014

An avid reader, budding politician, inventor, aspiring author, engineer, Lt. Colonel in the army, advocate for the disabled, husband, father , grandfather and great grandfather, Dwight was born in Ames, Iowa. He was the son of Louis Gowdey and Lenna Springstun.

Dwight grew up in Colorado then moved to...

Jul 16, 2014

Born in Seattle, Kara was a creative, caring, intelligent daughter and mother. She said her last farewell to her family on July, 16th 2014, just 11 days after her 44th birthday. She loved her kids more than anything in the world, no matter what the challenges were! She always put her children first, making sure every birthday and holiday...