John passed away on May 31, 2019 with family by his side. John was born and raised in West Seattle to Fred and Muriel Hanson, one of 5 brothers and only 1 beloved sister.  He grew up on Seola Beach eating geoduck burgers, gathering driftwood for fires in their home, and swimming in the sound. His parents would drop John and his brothers off at Denny Creek for two weeks each summer with nothing but small packs and their wits to keep themselves alive and entertained. John loved...

  Jean Francis Olson was born June 22, 1920 in Valley City, ND. Her parents were Josephine Johnson and Christ Olson, immigrants to the US from Stravanger and Bergen, Norway. She was the youngest sibling, and was preceded in death by her adored sister, Martha (Ball), and brothers Clarence and Otto Olson. Jean was an RN, she trained and worked in Chicago, then joined the military as an Army Nurse during WWII, stationed in Europe. She was especially proud of her participation at...

Lonnie Saisslin passed away suddenly on May 11, 2019 in Seattle, WA due to a tragic accident at the age of 70.  Lonnie was a New Year's baby born to Leona Johnston Kvalheim and Aubrey Saisslin on January 1, 1949. He grew up in West Seattle and graduated from Chief Sealth High School, Class of 1968. Shortly after, he began his lifelong career @ Todd/Vigor Shipyardas a Pipefitter. He married his wife Chris in 1972 and together they raised two children, Jason and Kalli.  Lonnie...

Bernardo Castillo Perez Jr. (age:69) Bernardo Perez of Seattle, WA passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 with his two daughters, girlfriend and several of his grandchildren by his side.  He is survived by 6 children, Bernardo Perez Jr II, Ricardo Perez, Alfredo Perez, Franalisa Perez-Saeteurn (Saan), Leticia Peters (Randy), Armando Perez, 23 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 7 siblings Rosa Perez (Edward), Linda Perez-King (David), MaryFlores, Frances Perez, Lucy Perez, Albert...

Rick Laukkanen, 53, of Seattle, WA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2019, at his home in Seattle.  He was born on July 4, 1965, to Sandra and Bill Laukkanen. Rick grew up in Chatham, Michigan. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism at Michigan State University, then went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Electronic Communications at University College London (UCL), London, England. Rick worked in various aspects of the travel industry and enjoyed traveling...

Patrick “Mickey / Barney” Michael Ogle was born on January 23, 1947, in Seattle, Washington and passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at his residence in Kent, Washington. He is preceded by his father and mother, Joe and Maxine (Niblett) Ogle and survived by his brother, Willard and Ed Ogle, nieces and nephews, Bryan, Timmy, Joe, Ann Marie, Anthony and Elizabeth Ogle. Patrick’s dear friends Cece and Richard Bridgham were by his side when he passed. Patrick was a kind and...

Charles Eugene Cesmat, 88, was called home by his Lord and Savior on May 2nd, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Charlie was born to Charles and Minnie Cesmat on April 10, 1931 in Bakersfield, California. He graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1949. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy spending most of his time on the USS Chemung oil tanker and enjoyed remaining in relationship with some of his shipmates throughout his life. During a few days off the ship,...

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Deanna Marie Lamping (Jensen) passed away on April 21st at her home with her two sons, Robert and Gary by her side. Deanna was born July 22nd, 1940 in Sprague, Washington to Julian James Jensen and Vivian Edna Jensen (Isdell). She grew up in Kelso, Washington and graduated from Kelso High School in 1958. She enrolled at Bernard’s Beauty School in Longview and received her Beauty Operator’s license in 1959. Soon after completing her course, she moved to Seattle to be closer to her...

Frances was born in Princeton, British Columbia, Canada to Olga & John Sigurdson. From the time she was 5 years old, she lived in Seattle with her parents and her sister, Thelma, later to be joined by their little brother, Arthur. She attended Ballard High School and remained friends with some of her classmates to the end of her life. She met Gilbert “Gil” Cook when she was teaching dance at a studio in Downtown Seattle. He was preparing to enter the “dating...

Former West Seattle Resident and longtime Bethlehem Steel Company worker.      

Ben Messina, 81, passed away peacefully on March 28th surrounded by his boys.  Born April 30th, 1937 in Detroit, MI as the youngest of 6, he graduated from Wayne State Univ. as an aerospace engineer, and in 1961 moved to Seattle to begin a 34-year career at Boeing.  He met and married Katherine Kelly, a fine Irish girl from Montana.  Ben and Kay enjoyed a fun, love-filled, and adventurous 53 year marriage. They traveled, maintained enduring friendships, and had really fun...

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  Susan Gwen Werkema passed away suddenly, having recently celebrated her 60th birthday.  She was a remarkable and beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.  Her family and so many others benefitted from her love and support, her selfless kindness, and her warmth.  She nurtured lifelong friends who will dearly miss her regular presence, smiles, laughter, and concern for their wellbeing. Susan had a deep commitment to serving and helping others, and found great meaning...

Robert Nestor Johnson Bob peacefully passed away on March 24 enveloped in the love of his family at his bedside. We are so thankful that we were able to be with him as he walked into the arms of our Lord. Our hearts are heavy with his loss but we know that he is enjoying a perfect game of bowling and under par rounds of golf. Bob was a lifelong resident of West Seattle, born on February 19, 1941. He graduated from Sealth High School in 1959. A few months later he was off to join the Air...

Mikael-Lee Maxwell Parks, 40, died suddenly on March 16th, 2019. Mike was born on February 8th, 1979 to James and Nancy Parks. Mike enjoyed the solitude of the great outdoors of the PNW, especially when he could be out on a lake fishing. He was an avid tinkerer from an early age, always trying to figure out the mechanics and inner workings of things, which lead him to a career as an auto mechanic. Mike is survived by his mother, Nancy Parks and sister, Demarie Parks, as well as many...

Where’s She Gone? Where’s she gone, the one we knew, The one we knew and loved, Who knew us all and loved us all – Where now is all that love? Where now her smile? Where now her frown?Her bright, resounding laugh? Ah, all are gone, by time undone; All that was her is past. Down the stream we drifted, And saw her on the shore; Around a bend we drifted, And saw her then no more. And yet still she stands there-Still stands beside the shore. -Oliver Wright-  

   Eleanor Loraine Johnson Justice Lawry was born February 28, 1925, died March 5, 2019. She celebrated her 94th birthday at The Kenney in West Seattle where she had lived since 2012. She was born to Arthur Johnson & LaRue (Mowre) Johnson and lived most of her life in West Seattle, and graduated from West Seattle High School in 1942. Eleanor married Keith Justice in Seattle on August 1943. After 26 years of marriage, he died in 1969. On June 1971,...

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Jim passed peacefully in the morning of Thursday February 21st just a few hours after listening to a basketball game with his son Jay and hearing his family’s loving chuckles in response to wife Cari’s story telling.   Prior to his passing, Jim spent several days at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle where he received exceptional care by all the staff. Jim was born in Charlo, MT and spent his childhood on the family ranch ran by his parents, Dorothy and Wes...

Beverly Jean Cooper (SUGA), born on December 31, 1960 in Bremerton, WA to Celeda and Walter Sheppard Cooper. The lord called her home to earn her wings February 19, 2019 and to joined her daughter JoWanna Gooden and her sister Veronica Cooper. Beverly grew up in the Seattle area loving family, friends, music and dancing. She was raised in the Madrona area where she was known to organize the neighborhood kickball games, trips to the beach and push her candy exchange business with family and...

Afterglow I'd like the memory of me To be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow Of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo Whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times And bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, To dry before the sun Of happy memories That I leave when life is done. - Helen Lowrie Marshall -

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    A Celebration of Life to be held Saturday, March 9th to honor this eternally and immeasurably loved Mother, Grandmother, Aunty, Sister, Best Friend, Sweetheart, sparring partner, music lover, partner in crime, comedian, confidant, Artist, dancer (especially in kitchens), lover of life, roller coaster riding, friend to all, inspirational warrior, and so much more than words could ever ever possibly express.  She is forever in our hearts and always on our minds. Please...

Craig L Young died peacefully at his home at Aegis Living of West Seattle on January 18, 2019, due to complications from a stroke. He was born on October 3, 1941 in Independence, MO, the oldest child of Robert and Doroles Young. Craig grew up on the family farm with his three siblings: Larry, Leah and Leighton. The Young family has a long tradition of military service, and Craig joined the Navy in 1961. He served 4 years of active duty, followed by 10 years of reserve duty. While visiting...

Alastair McNicoll (Al) was born In Seattle Washington June 7th, 1925. He passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 10, 2019. Al was a lifelong Seattle resident who grew up on Queen Anne Hill, and graduated from Queen Anne High School and the University of Washington (UW). Shortly after his first year at UW, he enlisted in the US Army Air Force and served with the 20th Air Corp in the Pacific Theater. He was a bombardier aboard a B-29, who saw action flying 19 missions before he...

Brendan “Irish” Moriarty was born in Ballylongford, County Kerry, Ireland on May 1, 1931. He attended St. Joseph’s Missionary College in Marino, Dublin, Ireland where he received his high school diploma in 1948.  After graduating from high school he struggled with deciding between entering the priesthood or attending Oxford on a full scholarship. After much soul searching, he changed course, and in September 1949, he left Shannon Airport, made his way across the pond,...

John Matthew Everson, long time Sitka resident, passed away peacefully in Seattle, WA on December 31, 2018 surrounded by his family. John was born in San Francisco, CA on July 6, 1950 to Joseph and Virginia Everson. He was the fourth of ten children. He attended St. Gabriel’s Elementary School in San Francisco and the Salesian High School in Watsonville, CA. He graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Psychology. He spent many years in Northern California. There, in Fall River...

Christopher Ryan Clark, 36, of Seattle, passed away into the loving arms of the Lord, on December 28th, 2018 while his mother (Linda Clark) and father (James Clark) held his hands. With a fighting determination, he battled testicular cancer at the age of 12 years old and colon cancer in 2015. Chris was born on February 7, 1982 to James R. Clark and Linda S. Clark. He was a life-long West Seattle resident and hobbyist who worked for the West Seattle Thriftway for 10 years in the Deli...

Charleene Wendy Glenn Feb 2, 1947 – Dec 27, 2018 Born Ventura, CA Passed Seattle, WA   Memorial Services are Feb 2, 2019 Rainier Golf and Country Club 11133 Des Moines Memorial Drive, Seattle, WA  98168 Survived by: Brother, Colin W. Spradlin Sister, Carol W. Spradlin Son, Terrance Lopez, wife Mari Lopez Daughter, Jeannette Ziebolz, husband Tim Ziebolz Daughter, Kimberly Terry, husband William Terry Daughter, Miranda Glenn-Crout, husband Mark...

Richard Gary “Rick”Anderson passed away on December 23, 2018 of congestive heart failure at his daughter Darcy’s home where he had been living the last few months of his life. Rick was born on September 14, 1941 in Aberdeen, Washington to Richard C. and Elinore (Eddy) Anderson. He grew up in Hoquiam, Washington and was a graduate of Hoquiam High School class of 1959 and attended Grays Harbor Community College. While attending college he told his journalism teacher he...

After almost 99 years of a life well lived, the heavens welcomed a loving, caring, beautiful soul with a great sense of humor and sharp wit. A wonderful mother of eight, grandmother of nine and great grandma to Kensie, Rosemary joined her forever love, Sam, their parents, brother, sister and friends in Heaven. Rosemary passed peacefully at home in West Seattle surrounded by her children. Always worried about her kids, she let her family know all was well by supplying a vertical rainbow to...

Catherine Mary McIntyre Scott Cathy passed away peacefully on December 14, 2018 following medical complications from a fall in Seattle, WA. Cathy was the third child born to Angela and Bernard McIntyre in Detroit, Michigan on May 3, 1934. She joined older sisters, Mary and Joan, and was followed by four more siblings: John, Ed, Bob and Angie. They all enjoyed summers in Maidstone, Ontario, Canada at their grandparents’ farm where cousins joined them for fun and games. Following high...

United States Navy Veteran and resident of Shoreline, Washington, Stephen Robert Hanna passed away in Seattle on December 12, 2018. He will be buried with military honors at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington.   Please share memories of Stephen on the tribute page located above. Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle  

Dan died on December 5th at his home in Seattle. We lost Danny too soon; he was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born on February 6, 1956 in Corvallis, Oregon to George Ballard and Clarann Lasic Ballard, their first child. Dan graduated from Edmonds High (class of 1974) in Edmonds, Washington where he participated in the Track and Field program, attaining some success in cross-country and distance running. He went on to study graphic design at San Jose State University...

KARLENE LACHER (SIFFERMAN)   On December 2, 2018 our dear, sweet, beautiful Mom passed away peacefully with all of her children by her side. Mom was born October 22nd, 1934 to Karl and Iris Sifferman.   Karlene grew up on Angle Lake until the 5th grade. The family then moved to West Seattle where she attended Holy Rosary School, graduating in 1952.   Karlene began her career in the late 60’s at West Seattle General Hospital.  In 1973 she went to work for Dr....

Justin Christopher Williamson Age 48, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Justin - a beloved son, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend was a talented chef, a lover of music and all that is the Pacific NW. Justin grew up in Queen Anne and then resided in West Seattle until his passing. He left us too soon. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Everett Golf & Country Club on January 13, 2019 from 1:00-4:00 PM. For those attending, please follow "In Loving Memory of...

United States Navy Veteran, Terry Dwayne Davis passed away in Renton, Washington on November 15, 2018.  Terry served aboard the USS Ranger CV-61 from 1974 to 1976. He was a resident of Auburn, WA at the time of his passing.   Burial at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Washington with Military Honors.   www.emmickfuneralhome.com

  It is with great sadness that the family of Nicholas Cole Luffman announces his unexpected passing on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the age of 26. He was born on March 27, 1992, in Seattle. He graduated from West Seattle High School in 2010. He attended ITT Technical Institute for computer programming and had just started on his path to becoming a longshoreman alongside his father at the Port of Seattle.  Cole had a cheeky sense of humor and a bright smile. He adored his tiny...

  Alicia T. Watson (Wilhite) suddenly passed after long complications with health issues at her home in Seattle. Alicia is survived by her loving son Felix, 3 grandchildren Sophia, Felix IV and Vivian, her sister Linda, and her beloved Chihuahua Lovie. Alicia was born in Alaska but spent most of her life in Seattle, the city she loved most. She was an Associate of the Sisters of Providence and enjoyed working the last few years at Taco Time. She enjoyed taking her Lovie for long walks...

  Graveside services were held on Friday, November 2, 2018 in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada.     Arrangements entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle, Washington

"Ms. Yim (Chean) Roeun was born in 1916 in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia to Mr. Yim and Wife.  She is the 5th of 8 children. She was married to Mr. Phann Bun who has passed 22 years ago.  In their marriage, Ms. Yim (Chean) Roeun gave birth to fi...

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Jacqueline L. Mundell April 15, 1941 ~ October 16, 2018 Born and raised in Denver, and a graduate of the University of Colorado, Jacque married and was made fortunate by the birth of a daughter and a son. She raised her family in Omaha, NE, after having lived in Washington, DC, Rochester, NY, and Centerville, OH. As a working mother, she attained Master of Library Science and Master of Public Administration degrees, and pursued a career in library administration in Lincoln, NE,...

Mr. Michael Scipio, age 58 of Seattle, Washington departed this life on October 6th, 2018. Mr. Scipio was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Emma Scipio. He survived by his son Justin Scipio. He was 1 of 11 children, 4 sisters, and 6 brothers. Originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was a graduate of West Forsyth High school. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Funeral services are pending.   Emmick Family Funeral & Cremation Services of West Seattle

Jensen passed away unexpectedly, early Thursday morning, October 4th. Jensen was profoundly loved by his wife Eloisa, their six Shiba Inu fur babies, his parents, siblings and wonderful in-laws. We will miss him always. Jensen was known for his big heart, his love of animals, art, gaming and playing D&D. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Seed Church ,20610 Cypress Way, Lynnwood, WA 98036, At 7 pm on Friday, October 19th.   In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to...

Michael Ames Malter has died in Seattle, WA. He was a graduate of Pomona College; also a teacher and a marriage, family therapist. He was proud of the house he built in Tuscarora, Nev. He struggled with courage against serious medical issues. His daughter, Lorraine, remains. Please share your fondest memories of Michael on our Tribute Wall. Arrangements entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle.

Morton “Martin” B. Tucker 1938-2018 Martin passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2018.  He will be interred at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th Street in Kent on Thursday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m.  An informal gathering of family and friends will celebrate a life well lived directly after the service at Airways Brewing, The Bistro & Beer Garden, 320 W Harrison St, Kent, WA.   Please leave your fondest memories of Morton on our Tribute...