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Gary Stackhouse West Seattle

Gary E. Stackhouse Died 01/04/2021 at age 77. A Prince of a Man. West Seattle H. S. Class of '62. United States Marine Corps combat helicopter pilot with HMM-364 (the Purple Foxes) and HMM-262 (the Flying Tigers) during the Vietnam era. Allstate agent. Survived by wife, Lynne Morris, step-daughter Beth Upham, stepson Derek Upham and his wife Laurie, and granddaughters Meredith and Olivia Upham. No...

Gary E. Stackhouse Died 01/04/2021 at age 77. A Prince of a Man. West Seattle H. S. Class of '62. United States Marine Corps combat helicopter pilot with...

Ann Dirks West Seattle

Longtime West Seattle resident Ann Kimberly Dirks died peacefully at a local senior care facility on Jan. 3 She was 82. The mother of five boys, Ann was known for her spirited, outgoing personality and quick humor that helped her develop deep and lasting connections with neighbors, co-workers, friends, and within her large extended family. Born in Bellingham, Ann moved with her parents, Clair and Alta Smith, to West Seattle as a child. Ann was a 1956 graduate of West Seattle High School...

Longtime West Seattle resident Ann Kimberly Dirks died peacefully at a local senior care facility on Jan. 3 She was 82. The mother of five boys, Ann was known for her spirited, outgoing...

Tom Thompson Seattle

Tom LeRoy Thompson 1925-2021 Tom was born on October 10, 1925 in Yoakum, TX to Grover Cleveland Thompson and Lula Beasley Thompson. He died peacefully at home on January 1, 2021 at the age of 95. Tom grew up on a farm in Yoakum, Texas where he spent his days riding horses and pigs, and tending to his chores. After graduation from Yoakum High School, he went to serve as a U.S. Merchant Marine. During WWII he served on ships delivering equipment between the East Coast U.S. and England. He...

Tom LeRoy Thompson 1925-2021 Tom was born on October 10, 1925 in Yoakum, TX to Grover Cleveland Thompson and Lula Beasley Thompson. He died peacefully at home on January 1, 2021 at the age of...

Virginia Hartzell Seattle

Virginia Hartzell was born June 27, 1932, in Butler, Pennsylvania to Elizabeth (McCaw) and Lewis Rinehart. She passed away on December 30th at 4:17 AM in Seattle, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother William, and sister Marge. She is survived by two of her siblings, David Rinehart and Louise Freer; along with her husband of 68 years, Dean Hartzell. Their children: Michael, Douglas, Randall, Ginger, Pamela, Rebecca, and Wendy will remember...

Virginia Hartzell was born June 27, 1932, in Butler, Pennsylvania to Elizabeth (McCaw) and Lewis Rinehart. She passed away on December 30th at 4:17 AM in Seattle, Washington. She was...

Mary Beamon Renton

Barry Frost West Seattle

Barry Wayne Frost passed away December 18th, 2020 at his home in West Seattle. He was born October 2nd, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan, and grew up in the small town of Logan, Illinois. After high school he joined the Navy and traveled the world on the USS Midway. While stationed in Seattle, he met his wife Sue. His son BJ and daughter Leah were born soon after. When he wasn’t coaching or cheering on his two children’s sports teams, he was a die-hard Seattle sports fan and loved...

Barry Wayne Frost passed away December 18th, 2020 at his home in West Seattle. He was born October 2nd, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan, and grew up in the small town of Logan, Illinois. After high...

Sherry Coleman West Seattle

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Michael Crisler Federal Way

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Doris Wakelee West Seattle

Her life bookended by pandemics, Doris Gertrude Adams was born January 1, 1918 in Deer Lodge, Montana to Walter and Julia Adams. Doris joined older brothers Stanley, Walter, and Bruce. Her father was an engineer on steam and later electric engines for the Milwaukee Railroad. Doris was still a baby when the family moved to Seattle where her father worked in the shipyards as a machinist during the First World War. Her brother Mason was born a couple of...

Her life bookended by pandemics, Doris Gertrude Adams was born January 1, 1918 in Deer Lodge, Montana to Walter and Julia Adams. Doris joined older brothers Stanley, Walter, and Bruce. ...

Lester Bussman West Seattle

Les grew up in West Seattle and served in WW II, stationed in Europe. Upon returning he worked at Bethlehem Steel and enjoyed watching the Huskies and the Seahawks. Special thanks to Providence Mt. St. Vincent. Please Share memories and photos of Lester on the tribute wall located above. Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

Les grew up in West Seattle and served in WW II, stationed in Europe. Upon returning he worked at Bethlehem Steel and enjoyed watching the Huskies and the Seahawks. Special thanks to Providence...

Karen Ratigan West Seattle

Karen Marie Ratigan November 26th 1948 - November 28th 2020 Karen passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after courageously fighting metastatic cancer. Karen Marie Norberg was born in Seattle WA and raised in West Seattle with her brothers John and Vernon. Karen attended Lafayette, Madison Middle School and graduated from West Seattle High School in 1967. She married her high school sweetheart Jeffrey Ratigan on April 15th, 1968. Karen and Jeff had...

Karen Marie Ratigan November 26th 1948 - November 28th 2020 Karen passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after courageously fighting metastatic cancer. Karen Marie...

Mary Jean DiGrazia West Seattle

Mary Jean DiGRAZIA Feb 5, 1937 ~ Nov 26, 2020 Mary Jean passed away at Providence Mt. St. Vincent in West Seattle. She was a graduate of Seattle U. She retired from the Seattle Public Library after a long career. A graveside service will be at Holyrood Cemetery on Friday, December 11 at 2:00 p.m. Please Share Memories and/or photos of Mary Jean on the Tribute Wall located above. Arrangements entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

Mary Jean DiGRAZIA Feb 5, 1937 ~ Nov 26, 2020 Mary Jean passed away at Providence Mt. St. Vincent in West Seattle. She was a graduate of Seattle U. She retired from the Seattle Public Library...

Jasmine Kidder

Jasmine Crystal Lopez-Kidder, 41, after battling interstitial lung disease like a true warrior for several years, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2020, at the VA Hospital in Seattle. Jasmine was born in Simi Valley, CA on March 25, 1979. Her strong maternal instincts were apparent at an early age in the way she always cared for her younger siblings. At the age of 12 Jasmine moved to Ellensburg, WA. She graduated from high school there and later, played rugby as a student at Central...

Jasmine Crystal Lopez-Kidder, 41, after battling interstitial lung disease like a true warrior for several years, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2020, at the VA Hospital in...

Brian Casey Seattle

Brian Richard Casey of Seattle, Washington, passed away in his sleep and at peace on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, two days before Thanksgiving from natural causes at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, and their three children, Karen, (Terry Burke) Chris (Lisa Casey) and Kelly (Dan Steen) as well as four grandchildren, Sean, Matthew, Bonnie and Tyler. Brian was born, June 9, 1939, in Burns, Oregon, to Margaret and John Casey. They moved to Portland, Oregon, when Brian was...

Brian Richard Casey of Seattle, Washington, passed away in his sleep and at peace on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, two days before Thanksgiving from natural causes at the age of 81. He is survived...

Jane Leighton Seattle

Jane E Leighton 1954-2020 Jane Leighton, copywriter/editor, passed away unexpectantly on Nov 23, 2020. She was a graduate of the Univ of Oregon. A celebration of life will be held at a later time due to the covid pandemic. Share memories of Jane and visit the online guestbook at: www.emmickfunerals.com. Share memories of Jane on the Tribute Wall located above. Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

Jane E Leighton 1954-2020 Jane Leighton, copywriter/editor, passed away unexpectantly on Nov 23, 2020. She was a graduate of the Univ of Oregon. A celebration of life will be held at a...

Stewart Robinson West Seattle

Stewart Robinson BIRTH 14 May 1946 DEATH 22 Nov 2020 (aged 74) Seattle, King County, Washington, USA BURIAL Hillcrest Cemetery Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington, USA

William Howe

Bill was born on January 16, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York to William John & Mary Ellen. Bill passed away at home in the loving care of his wife after battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) for the last 3 years. One of 2 children, Bill graduated from Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn, NY. He then attended St. John’s University and graduated with a degree in Economics. After college, he volunteered for the Peace Corps in South India. He then...

Bill was born on January 16, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York to William John & Mary Ellen. Bill passed away at home in the loving care of his wife after battling Progressive Supranuclear...

Georgette Johnson West Seattle

Georgette Leona Shaughnessy JOHNSON Georgette Leona Shaughnessy Johnson, 90 years of age, passed away on 11/18/2020 of natural causes. Georgette was born on 9/1/1930 to George and Clara Maes in Seattle, WA. She was a proud big sister to twin brothers Donald and Ronald. Georgette met the love of her life, Patrick Shaughnessy, as he reported to work at the Georgetown Police Precinct, next door to her family home. They were married in 1950 and resided in West Seattle...

Georgette Leona Shaughnessy JOHNSON Georgette Leona Shaughnessy Johnson, 90 years of age, passed away on 11/18/2020 of natural causes. Georgette was born on 9/1/1930 to George and Clara...

Patricia Moak Burien

Pat Moak passed away 11/10/2020 She is survived by her husband Bill, and son Brent. She is also survived by her brothers Ken and Debbie, Lyle, Ed, and Sue Lyle as well as many nieces, nephews great nieces and nephews. Pat taught at West Seattle Christian School, where she made many friends with staff, parents and so many students. There will be a zoom service from West Seattle Christian Church this coming Saturday starting at 11:00 am, please check the church website for link...

Pat Moak passed away 11/10/2020 She is survived by her husband Bill, and son Brent. She is also survived by her brothers Ken and Debbie, Lyle, Ed, and Sue Lyle as well as many nieces,...

Fumie Taniguchi West Seattle

Fumie peacefully passed away at home on November 15, 2020. Fumie was born on May 25th, 1920 in Wahiawa, Hawaii to Toichiro and Chikayo Ikeda. At the age of 13, the family and her younger brother, Kenneth Fujioka, moved to Hiroshima, Japan where she completed her education. She returned to the United States in March, 1940 and settled in Seattle where she wed Sam Taniguchi in 1941. They were happily married for 66 years until he passed away in 2007. Shortly after the birth of their first...

Fumie peacefully passed away at home on November 15, 2020. Fumie was born on May 25th, 1920 in Wahiawa, Hawaii to Toichiro and Chikayo Ikeda. At the age of 13, the family and her younger brother,...

N. Ream West Seattle

N. Richard Ream made his exit on Friday the 13th. He wanted to pass along the following: As a long time reader, first time contributor to these pages, I struggled on where to start. Knowing you are dying should make it easier to write an obituary… and yet. Way back in June of 2010, I was diagnosed with kidney cancer which presented a sizable but not insurmountable hurdle to the best laid plans. It went into remission, but before I was able to get a good look in the rear-view...

N. Richard Ream made his exit on Friday the 13th. He wanted to pass along the following: As a long time reader, first time contributor to these pages, I struggled on where to start. Knowing...

James Binyon Jr. Seattle

James George Binyon Jr. BIRTH 16 Jul 1946 Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA DEATH 9 Nov 2020 (aged 74) Seattle, King County, Washington, USA James was US Navy Veteran. He served from 1964 until 1969. Inurnment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery - Kent, Washington Share memories of James on the tribute wall, located above. Arrangements entrusted to Emmick Funeral Home of Seattle, WA https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221394181/james-george-binyon

James George Binyon Jr. BIRTH 16 Jul 1946 Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA DEATH 9 Nov 2020 (aged 74) Seattle, King County, Washington, USA James was US Navy Veteran. He...

Richard Barnecut West Seattle

Richard J. Barnecut died peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning, November 8, 2020. “Dick” was born in Seattle on July 20, 1926, and was the oldest son of the late George and Imogene Barnecut. Dick’s father was part of a large clan (sixteen children!) that first settled in Seattle in 1889. Dick graduated from West Seattle High School, Class of 1944, and was the right fielder on the city championship baseball team of 1943. He enlisted in the United...

Richard J. Barnecut died peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning, November 8, 2020. “Dick” was born in Seattle on July 20, 1926, and was the oldest son of the late George...

Charles Van Zandt Seattle, Washington

Charlie passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2020 after a 4-year battle with lung cancer. Born on July 22, 1947 to Thomas “Les” and Patty Van Zandt, he was proud of his claim as a Seattle native. A 1965 graduate of Evergreen High School, Charlie went on to have a 34-year career in the telecommunication business, starting out with Pacific Northwest Bell and retiring from AirTouch. He worked on both the Wired and the Wireless sides of the...

Charlie passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2020 after a 4-year battle with lung cancer. Born on July 22, 1947 to Thomas “Les” and Patty Van Zandt, he was proud of his claim...

Hendrika Van Geelkerken West Seattle

Hendrika Van Geelkerken December 5, 1935 - November 3, 2020 Born Dec. 5, 1935 in Utrecht, Netherlands and passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 3, 2020. Hendrika married William in 1957 and they had 2 children, Hanny and Michael. They immigrated to the United States in 1960. First living in Youngstown, Ohio for 1 year then moving to Seattle where she lived in the same house for 59 years. She loved her home. She enjoyed traveling, cooking and entertaining friends and family. She...

Hendrika Van Geelkerken December 5, 1935 - November 3, 2020 Born Dec. 5, 1935 in Utrecht, Netherlands and passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 3, 2020. Hendrika married William in...

Julie Berridge

Julie Ann Berridge was born during the blizzard of 1950 on Jan. 19th. She passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2020. She was a West Seattle girl graduating from Holy Rosary grade and high school, going on to graduate from the University of Washington. Her working career was in banking, social work and many years at the University of Washington. She found much joy from her friends, family and relatives and of course her beloved dogs Darby, Sadie and Stevie Knicks. She loved Sunlight Beach on...

Julie Ann Berridge was born during the blizzard of 1950 on Jan. 19th. She passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2020. She was a West Seattle girl graduating from Holy Rosary grade and high school,...

Jack Block West Seattle

Legendary former Seattle Port Commissioner Jack Block died of cancer on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2020. Jack was 86 and born on 9-17-34. Jack graduated from West Seattle High School, attended the Univ. of WA where pledged Sigma Chi, and received his BS in International Trade. Then into the US Navy to complete his military service for several years. Jack ran and lost four races for public office in 1965, 1966, 1969, and 1971. Jack won his 1973 race to become a Seattle Port Commissioner and...

Legendary former Seattle Port Commissioner Jack Block died of cancer on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2020. Jack was 86 and born on 9-17-34. Jack graduated from West Seattle High School, attended the...

Wendy Mitchell Renton

A small socially distanced memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 14th, 2020 at Cady Chapel in Kent, WA. Share memories of Wendy on the Tribute Wall above

Karene Baskin

Karene Baskin, of Seattle, Washington, entered into eternity on Saturday, October 31st, 2020 from the comfort of her home. Karene was born on October 16, 1956 to Ollie & Mattie House, in Elkhart, Indiana. Karene graduated from Penn high school in Mishawaka, Indiana. She went on to work for The Kroger Company in Elkhart, where she served as the head baker for 20 years. In 2000, she moved to Seattle, Washington where she was employed by the King County Courthouse as security. Karene was an...

Karene Baskin, of Seattle, Washington, entered into eternity on Saturday, October 31st, 2020 from the comfort of her home. Karene was born on October 16, 1956 to Ollie & Mattie House, in...

Michael Colasurdo White Center

Mike Colasurdo Michael Phillip Colasurdo, 97, passed away peacefully at home October 27, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria, whom he was married to for 75 years, his 5 children, Linda, Michael, Nina, Dino, and Anita, 8 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Mike was loved by all. Please share memories of Mike and condolences with his family on the Tribute Wall located above. Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

Mike Colasurdo Michael Phillip Colasurdo, 97, passed away peacefully at home October 27, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria, whom he was married to for 75 years, his 5 children,...

Anne Bentrott-Wise West Seattle

Anne BENTROTT WISE Mar 15, 1931 - Oct 26, 2020 Anne Louise Bentrott Wise, a giant in West Seattle residential real estate, died peacefully in her sleep on October 26, 2020. Anne was born on March 15, 1931 and experienced a world of adventure and love in her lifetime. The only child of Navy officer, Captain Harry Horney, and homemaker, Mary Horney, Anne was born in Coronado, California. Her childhood was marked by frequent moves to places as far flung as Panama and as homespun as St. Louis,...

Anne BENTROTT WISE Mar 15, 1931 - Oct 26, 2020 Anne Louise Bentrott Wise, a giant in West Seattle residential real estate, died peacefully in her sleep on October 26, 2020. Anne was born on March...

Margarete Biermanski Seattle

Margarete Biermanski December 30, 1919 - October 25, 2020 Margarete Biermanski died of natural causes on October 25, 2020, surrounded by her sons Lothar (Karen) and Reinhard, grandchildren Dana Rowley, Sean and Jeffrey Biermanski. She is also survived by grandchildren Brian Biermanski and Nicole Guiou as well as great grandchildren Sammantha, Alexis, Madeline, Maxwell, Garrett, Carson, Avery and Kenzi. She is preceded in death by the love of her life Alfred, her sister and brother....

Margarete Biermanski December 30, 1919 - October 25, 2020 Margarete Biermanski died of natural causes on October 25, 2020, surrounded by her sons Lothar (Karen) and Reinhard,...

Tammie Breed West Seattle

TAMMIE LYNN BREED Tammie Lynn Breed (Lieferman) passed away at her home on October 25th, 2020. She was born on July 11, 1959, to William and Shirley Lieferman in Yakima, WA. She attended Tahoma Senior High School (Class of 1977) in Maple Valley, WA. A few years later she worked at Todd’s Shipyard in Seattle. She met Arthur “Steven” Breed at the Riverside Inn, and they were married in June 3, 1978. She worked at home for some time before going to work at Target and...

TAMMIE LYNN BREED Tammie Lynn Breed (Lieferman) passed away at her home on October 25th, 2020. She was born on July 11, 1959, to William and Shirley Lieferman in Yakima, WA. She attended Tahoma...

James Barlup Des Moines

Jim Barlup quietly passed away on October 25, 2020 just five months after being diagnosed with cancer. He was comfortable under Hospice Care at Judson Park, the retirement community in Des Moines WA where Jim and his wife, Judy, lived for the past 14 months. To know Jim was to love him. A modest, gentle and kind soul, Jim had the heart of an artist (romantic, imaginative, creative) and the mind of a scientist (organized, precise, systematic). He was known for his integrity, patience,...

Jim Barlup quietly passed away on October 25, 2020 just five months after being diagnosed with cancer. He was comfortable under Hospice Care at Judson Park, the retirement community in Des Moines...

Mary Jo Daly Mercer Island

Mary Jo Nelligan Daly gently left this world on October 22, 2020. She gave her love unconditionally and was beloved by so many in return. Mary Jo, aka Mom and Gram, was the loving champion of her family and trusted mentor to many colleagues. She lived a full 83 years and left her mark on the lives of her family and friends on both sides of the country. She is survived by her daughters Amy, Megan, Kate, and Erin, and is now with her daughter Liza who passed away in 2003. She is also survived...

Mary Jo Nelligan Daly gently left this world on October 22, 2020. She gave her love unconditionally and was beloved by so many in return. Mary Jo, aka Mom and Gram, was the loving champion of her...

Janice Niemi Seattle

Janice Niemi died in her sleep of non-covid natural causes on October 21, 2020. Janice was born in Rochester, Minnesota and raised in Spokane. She received a BA from the University of Washington; attended graduate school at the University of Michigan; and graduated from the University of Washington with her J.D. Janice was a leader in Washington State’s legal community and was one of the first female graduates of the University of Washington Law School. Upon graduation she worked as...

Janice Niemi died in her sleep of non-covid natural causes on October 21, 2020. Janice was born in Rochester, Minnesota and raised in Spokane. She received a BA from the University of Washington;...

Florence Gagner West Seattle

Florence Gagner (Boisjolie) passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, surrounded by love. Florence was born in Sutton, North Dakota on February 24, 1926. She spent her childhood in North Dakota before moving to Seattle, WA in her twenties. In Seattle, she met the love of her life, Hilaire. They married on October 26, 1949 at St. Anne's church on Queen Anne. They welcomed their first child, Steven, two years later. Together, they raised twelve children of their own, and were a second...

Florence Gagner (Boisjolie) passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, surrounded by love. Florence was born in Sutton, North Dakota on February 24, 1926. She spent her childhood in North Dakota...

Laura Beso

Laura Bešo was born and raised in Woodland Hills, California, the youngest of three daughters of Ronald and Martha Sattler. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont, and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California. While studying, Laura also worked in Hollywood, at Universal Studios, as an assistant to a film director, and it was through her job that she met her...

Laura Bešo was born and raised in Woodland Hills, California, the youngest of three daughters of Ronald and Martha Sattler. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from...

Omar Sommer West Seattle

Omar Wayne Sommer December 25, 1925 – October 6, 2020 On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Omar Wayne Sommer died at the age of 94, in Seattle, Washington, of congestive heart failure. Omar was born to Walter and Alice Sommer on December 25, 1925, in Waco, Nebraska, and was the oldest of four boys. His family moved from Nebraska eventually into Washington State, and made their home in Winlock, Washington. A brother to Raymond, Wilbur, and Howard, Omar was a child of the depression and at one...

Omar Wayne Sommer December 25, 1925 – October 6, 2020 On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Omar Wayne Sommer died at the age of 94, in Seattle, Washington, of congestive heart failure. Omar was...

Richard Hutchison West Seattle

Much to his surprise, Richard Lloyd Hutchison died unexpectedly on Monday, October 5th, at the age of 90. The night before his death, he said his main wish was to live long enough to celebrate his 69th wedding anniversary on Monday, November 23, 2020 with his beloved bride. On this day, we raise a toast to our parents for sharing a love that continues to be an inspiration for us all. Through Georgia's years of dementia, he was always by her side, hand in hand. Theirs is indeed a love...

Much to his surprise, Richard Lloyd Hutchison died unexpectedly on Monday, October 5th, at the age of 90. The night before his death, he said his main wish was to live long enough to celebrate his...

Kenneth Sigel

Ken Sigel had a gentle and youthful spirit that loved to play. He was kind, generous and selfless; accepting, loving and non-judgmental of all. We loved him so much, but for the last year he had been fighting a difficult battle with glioblastoma and on September 24, Ken died at home surrounded by family. Ken put his all into everything he did. He was a talented software developer, and he was passionate about his work. Professionally, the achievement that he was...

Ken Sigel had a gentle and youthful spirit that loved to play. He was kind, generous and selfless; accepting, loving and non-judgmental of all. We loved him so much, but for the...

Lawrence Bommarito Seattle

Lawrence Edward “Larry” Bommarito 6/11/1947 – 9/20/2020 Larry was born in Medford, Massachusetts to C. Lawrence Bommarito, an aerospace physiologist, and Virginia (nee Jones) Bommarito, home maker extraordinaire. He moved to Seattle with his family at the age of twelve and would spend the rest of his life in the Puget Sound area. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1965, attended Shoreline Community College, and served a stint in the U.S. Army. He became a skilled...

Lawrence Edward “Larry” Bommarito 6/11/1947 – 9/20/2020 Larry was born in Medford, Massachusetts to C. Lawrence Bommarito, an aerospace physiologist, and Virginia (nee Jones)...

Elizabeth Payne West Seattle

Elizabeth Bader Payne - 1929 to 2020 She began life simply enough, being raised in Ogden, UT amongst a loving and caring family. She held on to those sentiments, and made them her own. Our mom was a person who cherished relationships and nurtured the positive aspects of everyone she met. She truly cared about family and to this day and forevermore, we will always feel that loving energy. She spent her life with her husband of 71 years, raising four children and enjoying life to the...

Elizabeth Bader Payne - 1929 to 2020 She began life simply enough, being raised in Ogden, UT amongst a loving and caring family. She held on to those sentiments, and made them her own. Our mom...

Carol Shannon West Seattle

Jon Southworth West Seattle

Jon Michael Southworth April 15, 1955 – September 10, 2020 Jon Michael Southworth, beloved husband, father, papa, brother and friend to many left us too early following complications from a medical emergency on September 10, 2020 at the age of 65, with his wife by his side. Jon was born in Seattle in 1955, the fourth of five children, to Mary Ann and Howard Southworth. He graduated from West Seattle High School in 1973 and WA State University in 1977 with a degree in mechanical...

Jon Michael Southworth April 15, 1955 – September 10, 2020 Jon Michael Southworth, beloved husband, father, papa, brother and friend to many left us too early following complications from...

Rochelle Snee Burien

Rochelle E. SNEE Seattle, Washington - Rochelle Elizabeth Snee, born December 6, 1947, in Trenton, NJ, passed away at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Rochelle was a 1965 graduate of Dulaney High School in Lutherville -Timonium, MD. She earned her B.A. degree at the University of Maryland at College Park, majoring in Classical Studies under Wilhelmina Jashemski. She attended the University of Washington, where she earned both an M.A. and a PhD in Classics...

Rochelle E. SNEE Seattle, Washington - Rochelle Elizabeth Snee, born December 6, 1947, in Trenton, NJ, passed away at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Rochelle was...

George Pagones West Seattle

Graveside and Funeral Services were held at Lake View Cemetery, Friday, September 11th, 2020 at Noon. Rev. Father Photios Dumont of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Seattle officiated. Please share memories of George and condolences with the Pagones family on the Tribute Wall located above. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

Graveside and Funeral Services were held at Lake View Cemetery, Friday, September 11th, 2020 at Noon. Rev. Father Photios Dumont of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Seattle...

Edna Mercurio West Seattle

Edna M. Mercurio 1934 ~ 2020 "Lola" Edna passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 27, 2020. A devoted mother and a devout Catholic, Edna was known for her love of family and the Lord. She is survived by her children, Melanie, Marilyn, Elted, Lynette, Marivic, and Freda, as well as her many grandchildren. She will be joined by her sons Alan and William. Share Memories of Edna on the Tribute Wall located above. Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home...

Edna M. Mercurio 1934 ~ 2020 "Lola" Edna passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 27, 2020. A devoted mother and a devout Catholic, Edna was known for her love of family and the...

Donald Marquart Seattle

Born in Seattle, Washington, Don was the sixth of seven children born to Joseph Marquart & Margaret Macht Marquart. Don attended Holy Family Catholic School in White Center and was a proud graduate of O’Dea High School, Class of 1959. He attended night school at University of Puget Sound for seven years while working full time as a patrolman earning his BA in Public Administration. Don lived his entire 79 years in Seattle, marrying Marilee Wickstrom in 1962 and raising...

Born in Seattle, Washington, Don was the sixth of seven children born to Joseph Marquart & Margaret Macht Marquart. Don attended Holy Family Catholic School in White Center and was...