Jeff Eggleston, 61 of West Seattle, Washington passed away quietly at home surrounded by the people he loved the most, his three children and his wife, Loly on September 19, 2022 after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer. Born on May 19, 1961 to Wayne and May Eggleston in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Enumclaw High School where he was a track and soccer superstar in 1979. Then onto Central Washington University where he began his flying lessons and pilot journey, graduating in...

Glenn E. Graham Age 91 Went to be with our Heavenly Father on September 1, 2022. Glenn was born to Lee and Euva Graham on January 23, 1931, in Clifty Arkansas In 1946, his family moved to the town of Malaga, near Wenatchee, WA. Shortly after graduating from Wenatchee High School in 1949, Glenn enlisted in the United State Air Force. During his 4 years of service he was stationed in Japan during the Korean War.  Glenn was honorably discharged and returned to attend Wenatchee Valley...

William Benjamin “Ben” Fleck, formerly of Falmouth, MA and Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away Saturday, August 27th at Providence Mount St. Vincent in West Seattle. Ben was born on April 26, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA to Richard Fleck and Kathleen Clapper.  After graduating from Providence College in 1955, he served three years in the U.S. Army.  Ben was employed by Sandoz Pharmaceutical, was an accomplished gardener and enjoyed his private pilot’s license.  He was...

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Shopbell (McMeel) was born on May 3, 1946 and passed away on August 23, 2022. Peggy was welcomed into the world by her mother and father, Joseph McMeel and Ima Torstensen. Peggy grew up in a very close knit family, including her parents, and younger sister Judy McMeel Schorer. Peggy was also extremely close to her grandmother, Bertha Camp and aunts and uncles and several cousins. Peggy graduated from Chief Health High School in 1964. Shortly after graduating high school,...

Patricia Leago passed away on August 20 while residing in a nursing care facility at the age of 79. We are grateful she was able to be released from the medical issues she endured and now is peacefully enjoying life ever after with our parents, older brother Bob and friends that have gone before her. She had great memories of spending childhood summer days at Lake Wilderness, becoming a proficient baton twirler & marching in local parades as a young girl.  Growing up in West...

Allan Gunn, 86, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Jane; by four children - Bill, Karen, Bob (Emi), and Susan (Jeff Cook); and seven grandchildren - Aidan, Molly, Emma, Ramona, Otis, Eliza and Katy. Allan was born in 1936 and raised in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to parents Chester and Sabra Gunn.  He had one older sibling, Geraldine (Lee) Madden, who predeceased him.  Allan attended Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights where he...

     Edward Brian Fitzgerald died in Des Moines, Washington on August 7, 2022. Brian was born in Buffalo, New York, on October 21, 1955, and was the second son of Kevin and Betty Fitzgerald. His father, Kevin, passed on November 11, 1983; his mother, Betty, passed on September 28, 1989. Brian was a voracious reader who loved listening to music and watching movies. He was blessed with a rapier quick sense of humor which he wielded pointedly but gently. Brian loved to...

Jerry Bruce Thonton Sr., "Papa", passed away on August 6th, 2022 in the house where he lived for 57 years and raised his children in Tukwila, WA.  He was three days shy of his 89th Birthday.  He relished in sharing his most favorite stories, but we're sure he couldn't have told them if his hands were tied behind his back. Jerry was born in Seattle to Thurle and Maxine and raised with his "kid brother", Tim, in West Seattle. He graduated from West...

            Beloved wife and mother, Teodora  (Dory) Alegria Larsen went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on August 3rd following a tragic auto accident.             Dory was born on July 17th, 1958 in Baroy Lanao del Norte, on Mindanao, Philippines.  She attended Liceo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao,  where she received a Bachelor degree in accounting...

Steven Carl Jensen, also known as Stevo, 65, of SeaTac, Washington passed away on July 28th, 2022. After falling from his bicycle and sustaining a traumatic brain injury he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Harborview Medical Center. Steve was born to Velma "Fran" Jensen and Leo Jensen on May 14th, 1957 at Seattle's Swedish Medical Center. He spent his summers at Langley on his grandparents Whidbey Island farm. In his teens he worked for an auto mechanic and then a die casting...

Flemming Sorensen of Seattle, WA was born in Skivholme, Denmark on December 4, 1930, to Gunnar and Mary Sørensen. Flemming passed away peacefully with family at his side in Issaquah, WA on July 25, 2022. Beloved husband for over 60 years of Lexie Anciaux, father of son Peder Troy of Seattle and daughter Tove-Lise Sorensen of Bellevue. He was one of 14 children and is only survived by sister Karen (98) and brother Bent (73), both living in Denmark. Flemming learned the carpentry trade...

Karen Elizabeth Fisher was born on April 3, 1939, in Colusa, California, daughter of Anson H Crutcher, Sr and Cecilia Reine (Richter) Crutcher. She died peacefully on July 22, 2022 in West Seattle, Washington with her daughter Tracy by her side. At a time when few women were encouraged to go into the sciences, my mom graduated at the top of her class in pharmacy school at University of the Pacific. Never one to do things by halves, she also completed three exams for the state pharmacy board...

Lois McKeirnan Sticklin passed away on July 20th at Providence Mt. St. Vincent in Seattle, Washington. Lois is preceded in death by her husband Don Sticklin.  She is survived, by two of her siblings, Leland McKeirnan and James McKeirnan and all seven of her children including Kurt Sticklin, Scott Sticklin, Karen Sticklin, Kathleen Scharrer, Paul Sticklin, Kelly Sticklin and Mark Sticklin.  Her four grandchildren and two great grandchildren were truly her pride and joy.  Her...

  My mother, JoAnn Zastawrny sadly passed away on July 7th 2022 at the age of 74. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when I needed her. She will be deeply missed by many. She was predeceased by her mother, Louise Zastawrny, and her father, Edward Zastawrny and is survived by her son, Matthew Zastawrny and her brother, Edward Zastawrny. JoAnn was also an organ donor, and gave the gift of sight to 2 people, when she passed.   Please share memories, photos and...

Sandra “Sandy” TrefrenKING, LAMB Sandra Rochelle King Lamb has died of natural causes at age 81. Firstborn of three daughters of Madelyne Mary Russell and Harold Wayne Trefren. Schools: Fauntleroy, Denny, Sealth 1959; Carleson Cosmetology School, 1960. Following her yearlong training in cosmetology, Sandy passed the stringent board exams on the first try. She and Gordon King were high school sweethearts who married in Fauntleroy Church in 1961. Their first home was an upstairs...

Richard “Rick” Earl Weglin August 3, 1955 – July 11, 2022 “To the world, he may have been one person. But to us, he was the world.” Rick Weglin passed away, peacefully, in the early evening hours of July 11th, after a valiant, 8-month battle with pancreatic cancer. His wife and sons were at his side, surrounding him with love and giving thanks for the gift he was in their lives. Rick was the third of six children born to Dr. Robert and Marian Weglin. He had...

They came in the night when she was just a girl. At gunpoint, soldiers of the Soviet Union’s Red Army lined her and her family up against a wall and ordered them to get dressed and pack only as much as they could carry. Anna (Szendzik) Kochel never forgot the sight of the soldiers’ thick black boots and rifles.  She was one of approximately 1.7 million Poles forcibly removed from their homes by the Soviets in four waves of mass deportations from February 1940 through June...

Donald Paul Mosteller III was born August 29, 1967 to Linda Diane and Donald Mosteller, Jr. in Phoenix, AZ.Don was working for Haztech Inc. in Seattle, Washington when he underwent major heart surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center. Due to unforeseen complications after surgery, while surrounded by his loved ones he peacefully passed on July 5th, 2022.In his earlier years Donald served in the United States Army as a front-line combat medic in the 588th combat engineering...

Phyllis Julianna Domes/Berg was born to Carl and Lydia on February 2, 1934, the 5th child in a family of 8.  Her grandmother assisted with her birth at home on their farm near Yellowgrass, Saskatchewan.  Phyl was baptized as an infant and later confirmed into Christian faith at Hope Lutheran Church in Yellowgrass.  Phyl had a happy childhood, shared with her siblings and cousins.  As they participated in the family farm with outdoor and home activities, she mostly enjoyed...

Please check back later for Mr. Ryan's full obituary. To share your condolences and memories of Shawn with his family and friends, please visit his Tribute Wall, located above.    - Care & Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home -

Sarah Burke Lupinski 1940–2022 Sarah was born on Dec 10, 1940 in Lebanon Missouri, and died on June 12, 2022 in Seattle WA. Soon after her birth, her family moved to St. Louis, where she spent most of her childhood. In 1956 her family moved to Ft. Worth Texas, where she completed high school and was admitted to the University of Texas in 1958. In 1962 Sarah graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Russian and English. She was also admitted to Phi Beta Kappa, as well as being named a...

Abigail Dawn Huget was born on June 17, 1977, to Buzz and Lisa Huget in Seattle, Washington. She passed away suddenly at home on June 11, 2022.  Abigail was the oldest of four sisters; Rebecca (Micah) Egger, Madelyn (Peter) Siedenburg, and Lydia (Patrick) Kent. She had four sons; Ricky Huget, Evan Hollingsworth (adopted by Scot & Sara Hollingsworth), William, and Seth Quinton. Abigail lived most of her life in West Seattle where she had her first two sons, Ricky and Evan. She also...

Dennis passed peacefully in his home with his family by his side. Dennis was a lifelong resident of West Seattle and had many wonderful memories of growing up and living in this community. He loved boating and was a longtime member of the Jim Clark marina. He leaves his wife Teri and their children Tyler (Kerri), Amanda, Nick (Robyn) and his five grandchildren whom he adored, Henry, Kate, Charlie, Eloise and Zoey. A celebration of Life well lived will be held at The hall at Fauntleroy on...

Mary Louise Bow was brought into this world on May 28, 1923 at the Seattle Providence Hospital in Seattle. But, before she got home, they had changed her name to Dorothy Helen Bow, so she was never known by her original name. Dorothy was born to Annette Sylvia Nelson Bow and Thomas Anthony Bow of Kent. Although they were from Kent, they often visited the family beach house in Des Moines, Washington where they spent the summers with Annette's extended family. Dorothy also loved to...

Sue Yunker-Jones–also known as Mom, Grammie, and, according to her high school yearbook, “Stoneface”—leaves behind a legacy of music, rebellion, and sourdough waffles. Finding a perfectly-ripe fruit was a sacred act, and she was ejected at least once from a roadside fruit stand for this devotion. She was notoriously stubborn and never shy about speaking her mind, and still charmed nearly everyone she met. A truly inspirational force, Sue loved riveting...

Robert A. Murphy of Seattle, WA was a caring son, brother, uncle, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 2, 2022 at the age of 53.  He was born to Anna and Gerald Murphy on September 13, 1968 in Bronx, NY and raised in Levittown, NY. After graduating from Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY he went on to a successful college career at Brown University, Providence RI where he was an All-American wrestler and an active member of Delta TAU. Robert also earned his MBA from CCU -...

Pete (Peter Campbell) Gallio Professional Musician August 5, 1966 – May 31, 2022, age 55 “Freedom is where the artist begins: there are no rules, and the principles and habits are up to you.” ROBERT PINSKY Pete Gallio, master of the tenor saxophone, dark humor and blazing analytical thought left us on May 31, 2022, at the age of 55 with a little less music in our lives and much to remember, much to think, cry and laugh about. He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Please check back for full obituary.   To honor our dear Angelo’s life we will be holding a ceremony at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Covington, Washington on August 1st at 3:00 pm. We will be outdoors, under a shelter (if rain), with an Air Force honor guard. Our cars will line up at the cemetery gate at 2:50 pm. After the service we will go to a nearby park (location TBD) for refreshments so we can greet and visit with you. Please RSVP to marthabo@live.com if you plan to...

Lee McCall Tillman, Jr. of Seattle, Washington passed away on May 17th, 2022. He was born in Tarboro, North Carolina on May 31st, 1941. Lee graduated from Robert S. Grove High School, and received an Associate’s of Arts Degree from South Seattle Community College. During his lifetime, Lee was a Navy Veteran, worked for the US Dept of Commerce-US Coast Guard & Geodetic Survey Ship-as an Oceanographer, ITT Artic Services-Greenland-in the Accounting Dept, and at the Milwaukee...

Jeffrey Paul Sifferman 1953-2022 Jeffrey Paul Sifferman, son, brother, husband, dad, uncle, coach, mentor, sculptor, musician, gardener, veteran, naturalist, animal whisperer/companion, community leader and volunteer, historian, neighbor, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully the morning of May 16, 2022, with his wife by his side and the love of family and friends seeded deeply in his heart. Jeff was born October 7, 1953 in Seattle, the fourth of seven children. He grew up in...

Cherie A. Mueller died peacefully on May 14, 2022.  Cherie was an architect in Des Moines, WA and loved enhancing the spaces of all her clients.  Cherie graduated in Interior Design at the University of Washington but found her real calling in Architecture.  She studied to pass all Washington State testing to earn her Architect License.  She worked for many large, prestigious firms in the Seattle area including NBBJ and Business Space Design, but she had the heart of an...

An obituary is not available at this time for Nicholas Eugene Wolf.   We welcome you to provide your thoughts, photos and memories of Nick on the Tribute Wall, located above.     Arrangements entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

Eugene J. “Bud” Dale, June 1928 – April 2022   Bud Dale died peacefully in late April at The Kenney in West Seattle, where he lived with his wife, Mary, for their last several years. He worked as a civil engineer in his professional life, and enjoyed photography, world travel, skiing and camping, and doing volunteer work, most recently for Salvation Army. He grew up in West Seattle, along with his older sister, in a house his father built on 41st Ave. S.W. He...

  Timothy Brian Iszley Dec 30, 1964 – April 26, 2022 With heavy hearts we said goodbye to Tim Iszley on April 26, 2022 at the age of 57. Tim was born December 30, 1964 in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in Maple Valley and Seattle. Tim enjoyed playing volleyball and soccer throughout his youth, and after graduating from Rainier Beach High School, went on to attend Washington State University as a proud Cougar. Tim spent his entire career as an entrepreneur, building...

John M. Sanchez “Dore” 1940 – 2022 John passed away due to complications of cancer at Harborview Hospital, Seattle, WA.  He leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Patty Sanchez, children Jeannine Lopez and Janelle Clelland. His Step Children Todd Whorley and Heather Kearny. John had 11 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren who all loved “Papa John”. John was son to Lucas and Laura Sanchez and one of 13 children. He was born at Dos Pueblos Orchid...

In Loving Memory  Jeffery Scott Nichols, born January 22, 1970 in the Phillipines came to the Puget Sound area when he was a baby, adopted by Harry Nichols and Melody Martin. Jeff left behind three amazing children; Amber, Amanda, & Andrew, three adorable grandchildren Kabella, Arlo, and one he didn't get to meet. Also, six loving siblings; Shonna, Tim, Stan, Michael, Renee & James.  He lost a long battle with cancer on 4-16-2022 at age 52 in Seattle, WA,...

Please check back for full obituary. Viewing and funeral services will be at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church, 10731 W 131st Street, Orland Park, IL 60462 on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022. Recitation of the Rosary begins at 8:30am, Funeral Mass at 10:00am. Burial will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums - Justice, IL   Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

David Eugene Gordon Sept. 26, 1939 – April 7, 2022   Dave was born September 26, 1939, on a ranch in Glendo, Wyoming. He died April 7, 2022, in his West Seattle home with hospice care after a hard-fought, six-year battle with cancer.   Dave's family moved to the Yakima Valley in Washington state when Dave was two years old and there he developed his life-long love for the outdoors, especially the rivers, birds and fish. He attended grade school at St....

Valerie Christine Brant (27 February 1969 – 4 April 2022) was born in Sacramento California. An artist at heart, she earned accolades as a choreographer and a dancer with the Ames Senior High School Terpsichore dance group. After graduation she enlisted in the Army Reserves and completed a double major of mathematics and Russian at Iowa State University before joining active military service in The United States Army. The onset of latent autoimmune diabetes forced her into early...

Douglas K. Roush Doug was born Dec 18, 1964, in Kimball, Nebraska. His parents were Elsie (Holloway) and Dwight Roush. Doug had 2 sisters, Linda and Brenda and 3 brothers Dwight Jr, Marc and Mike. Doug is survived by his wife Melanie (Mel) and his 2 children, Cameron and Chantelle. Doug graduated from Mt Rainier HS in 1983. He was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines - Tukwila area. Doug worked as a career industrial painter for Coatings Unlimited of Kent. He had a lifelong love of muscle...

Tamaye Nomi. September 1929 - March 2022. Tamaye passed away peacefully in Bellevue, WA, on March 30, 2022. She was married to Jack Y. Nomi (d. April 2010) and survived by her daughter, Julie; sons, Dr.Russell and Jeffrey; their spouses James Arzente , Gwen Nomi, and Margaret Nomi; and grandchildren, Takeiko Arzente, and Ronald and Dr. Wesley Nomi; and nieces and nephews. Tamaye was born September 1, 1929, in Vernonia, Oregon to Junji and Taka Fujihara, who had immigrated from Kyoto. As...

Petra Ann Tierney was born on Friday, February 27, 1942, at Seattle’s Maynard Hospital, which was located on First Hill. The family was firmly embedded in the Rainier Beach area on Petra’s mother’s side of the family. Grandfather Albert and Grandmother Martha (Ingebritsen) Johnsen, emigrated from Nesna, Norway in 1909 and established their two little girls, Petra (who Petra Ann was named after) and Amanda in Fragaria, Washington. Grandfather Albert was a halibut fisherman....

Suey Har Lock, was a caring mother, grandmother and friend. She passed away peacefully in her Ballard home on March 26, 2022 at the age of 88. Suey was born to Kwong Wing Ho and Tin Shiu Ho on March 1, 1934 in Canton, China. Suey’s father was born and living in Vancouver BC, Canada. She and her mother immigrated to Vancouver BC, Canada in April 1950 at the age of 16. Our mother’s passion for food and her business sense all started when she began working at the family corner...

James William Spencer Taylor was born on January 5, 1945, the third child of Willard and Goldie Taylor of Fay, Oklahoma. After graduating from Watonga High School at age 16, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served until 1966. Jimmy, as his family and friends called him, moved to California upon his return from Viet Nam. He was hired by IBM in San Jose, where he was a programmer until he married Nina Draper, and moved to Pacific Grove in 1977. He attended MPC tor two years, and...

Felix Divino Ramos Jr. died March 18, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marita, daughters Marisa and Michelle, 6 grandchildren, along with siblings Ed, Rosalinda, and Shirley. He is preceded in death by his father Felix Sr. and mother Rosalie, along with brothers Domingo and Alberto. He was born in Cavite City Philippines, April 24, 1948. A rosary and service will be held on March 28 at St. Pius X 22209 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043. Rosary 10:30am, followed by...

Beverly Ann Huber went home to be with her Lord on Friday March 18th, 2022 while at home surrounded by loved ones.    Beverly Ann Huber was born April 9th 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Harold and Martha Walberg. When she was 27 she moved to Santa Rosa, California where she worked as an Administrative Assistant in the medical field. In 1975 she moved to Washington State where she met the love of her life Carl Huber and they were married in 1978. Beverly loved people especially...

Remembering Roger Steiner, 1969-2022 Born February 7, 1969, Pocatello, Idaho Died March 16, 2022, Seattle, age 53 Parents: Gene and Sharon Steiner of Ketchum, Idaho Husband: Joel Williams of Seattle Cause of death: Unexpected sudden death in epilepsy Roger and Joel were together 21 years. The officialdom of their relationship followed the path of same-sex marriage in this state/country. They became Washington State domestic partners in 2007, and when the referendum passed for marriage in...

June 11, 1928 - March 16, 2022 Glenn West Mallory passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Seattle, WA, surrounded by his wife, family and friends. He was 93. Glenn served his country as a Marine in Korea. He continued his service to his family by being a respectable, hardworking, honest citizen who taught his family: contribute to society, be independent, give a helping hand when able and don't whine. Glenn was a skilled carpenter, craftsman, builder, bricklayer, gardener... Jack...

Judith Ann Puckett (Judy) November 18, 1947 - March 7, 2022 Judy and her twin sister Jackie were born on November 18, 1947 in Portland, Oregon. She died peacefully on March 7, 2022 at home in West Seattle surrounded by her family. Judy's parents, Jack and Edith Rudloff, moved the family to Puyallup, Washington in 1961 and she graduated from Puyallup High School in 1965. After a year of college, Judy applied for and was accepted into the flight attendant training program at United...

Emmett died at home in his moms arms surrounded by family. Although his time on this earth was brief, the impact of his existence was significant. We are so grateful to have had the privilege to be his parents. We gained so much from him. Emmett is survived by his moms Sara & Dani, brother Easton, extended family from Seattle to New York, and so many friends.  Rest easy sweet Emmett you were a force from conception and will have forever changed our universe. Love you forever.