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...

   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,...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

  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...

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...

Nicola Adlyn (Hart) Höhn, born on March 11, 1933 in Kingston, Jamaica, to Catherine Rose Elliott and Samuel Lester Hart, passed away at age 85 years on September 11, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. She studied French at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland and then attended the Mayfair Secretarial College, London. Nicola was educated at Upper Chine School for Girls, Isle of Wight, UK for high school, after attending St. Hilda's School, in Brown's Town, Jamaica, near the...

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

  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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Fred L. McKenzie, Jr. was born on November 22, 1949 and passed away on September 9, 2018 after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He lived his whole life in West Seattle, graduating from West Seattle High School in 1968. Right after high school he went to work at Boeing but an apprenticeship opportunity came up at Washington Iron Works and he was accepted into the program. He stayed with the company until it closed in the early 80's. Never out of work, Fred went to work for...

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

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...

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.

Joseph Robert Turner 1954-2018  Joseph (Joe) was born on September 1, 1954, in Aberdeen, Washington, to Carolyn Finney and William Turner. After a brief battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully at Swedish Hospital on August 29, 2018.   The oldest of four children, Joe was raised in a loving family.  The Turners moved to the Los Angeles area in 1963, relocated to Klamath Falls, and then settled in Centralia in 1966. Joe graduated from Centralia High School and attended...

Richard Kolman Zwaller Dick Zwaller, age 93 and a long-time resident of West Seattle, went to be with his Lord on September 13, 2018. He passed away peacefully at home after a battle with mesothelioma. Dick was born in New York City on September 27, 1924 to Kolman and Barbara Zwaller. He moved to West Seattle with his parents when he was 16 years old. He graduated from West Seattle High School, served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, then worked for Otis Elevator upon his return to...

Lynn Taylor of West Seattle passed away on Thursday, June 21 following a battle with an aggressive autoimmune disease, systemic sclerosis. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Douglas Hurley; her daughter Katherine Hayes Taylor-Hurley; her son Evan Douglas Taylor Hurley and his wife Kellie, and her grandson Ryan Douglas Hurley; all of West Seattle; and sister Sandi Ward and husband Mort of Santa Barbara, CA. Lynn was predeceased by her brother William Taylor of Mukilteo, as...

Robert Francis Feist 1928-2018   Bob Feist, internationally recognized opera and symphony conductor died peacefully on August 1 at the age of 89 after a long convalescence at European Senior Care in West Seattle.    A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 PM on August 31 at the Chapel of St. James Cathedral in Seattle. Private burial will be at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery.   Mr. Feist was born in Cincinnati on December 4, 1928.  He earned his music...

Floyd David Robbins III, "Dave", was born on October 31, 1950, in Seattle, Washington. He was raised in the Burien area, with his sister, and 4 brothers, and lived a time in the small town of Tahuya, a place that produced many fond childhood memories. He attended Highline High School in Burien, and then Highline Community College in Des Moines, WA. While there, he ran on the track team and held the state record for the hurdles. He transferred to Central Washington State...

Carl David Gutsche's remarkable 97-year life and career came to a natural end on August 28, 2018. Born on March 21, 1921, in La Grange Park, IL, to Frank Carl Gutsche and Vera Virginia Mutchler, he is survived by his wife Alice, brother Graham, children Clara, Betha, and Christopher, grandchildren Sarah Gutsche-Miller, Alice and Oliver Gutsche-Smith, and great-granddaughter Hannah Vande Moortele.  David received a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Wisconsin in 1947...

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Robert Lee RYAN 1930-2018   Robert Ryan was a wonderful person and he will be sincerely missed by his family and all of his many friends.  Robert was an executive at the Boeing Corporation for many years.  A Mass will be held on August 24 at Holy Rosary in West Seattle at 11 a.m.  This will be followed by a Celebration of Life luncheon at the parish hall next to the church at noon.  The family hopes that all who remembered and cherished Robert will be able to...

Ms. Goldie G. Lew passed away Friday, August 24th, 2018. Born in Seattle, Washington on August 11th, 1917. Private graveside service will be held at Lake View Cemetery - Seattle.     Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

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Taylor was born in Toledo, Ohio and lived in West Seattle for the last 30 years. Taylor was a Service Plumber at Puget Sound Plumbing for the last several years. Taylor was passionate about his music. He was a lead guitar player and he recently got back together with his band, From The Ashes. He was very excited about getting together and rejuvenating past tunes and working on new music. Taylor was also very passionate about his BMX bike riding. His biking buddies mentioned that he was on...

Leila “Lee” Eleanor Wukelic 1929-2018 On May 3, 1929 in Kenton, Ohio, the world became a better place when Leila “Lee” Eleanor Wukelic was born to John and Marian Melick. Although the past few years of her life were severely impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, Lee never failed to warm our hearts with her sweet smile and loving demeanor. She gracefully left this earth surrounded by her beloved family at home in West Seattle on August 9, 2018. Lee lived a full and...

Donald Edward Hultberg, 94, died on Friday Aug. 3, 2018. He was the second son of John Waldemar and Mabel Olive (Hammer) born in Oakland, CA, on March 31, 1924. He enjoyed a long career in physics and engineering. Don was preceded in death by his brother John. He is survived by his brother Paul and sister Helen. Also surviving are his children Christina Dwiggins and Stephen Hultberg, and stepchildren Mary Kathleen Teas and Nancy Phillips.  Inurnment at Tahoma National Cemetery with...

Natalie Norby Cannon, of Seattle, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at the age of 83, following a tenacious five year fight against cancer.   Natalie was born on June 22, 1935, to Bert and Eunice Norby, in Wolf Point, Montana, where her father had a candy shop and soda fountain.  The family later moved to Missoula, where she attended high school.    She graduated from the University of Montana with honors in 1957.  While at UM she edited...

On July 26, 2018 Heaven had no idea about the most amazing gift that was heading its way. Karrie Renee Robertson was born January 14th 1961 to Les and Myrna Robertson in Seattle, Wa. Karrie joined big sisters Kim, Kelly and later little sister Michele. From the beginning we knew we had a special one. She was a very adventurous, fearless, and happy child. She grew up in the Seattle area before moving to Cashmere the summer of 8th grade. She played basketball and track, which she loved. She...

Shirley Mary Morrison 4/25/1923 - 7/26/2018   On July 26th 2018 God gained the sweetest angel, proceeded in death by the love of her life Donald W. Morrison. Shirley graduated from WSHS in 1941, married Don in 1944 and together had 3 children: Mary (Mike), Patricia (Scott), and Michael (Colleen).  Mom, grandma, Nana was the true matriarch of the family and loved to spend time with her 3 grandchildren: Kimberly (Dino), Aaron (Julie) and Paige.  As well as her 3...

Former Yakima resident Jack Lovell passed away on July 16, 2018, at the age of 72. Jack will be lovingly remembered by Mary, his wife of 47 years; his children and grandchildren, Andrea Lovell and daughter, Claire; Jenny (Owen) Mesdag and son, Tao; and Carrie (Zack) McInelly and children, Dylan and Ella; and many extended family members and close friends. Jack was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, along with his sister, Janet, and brother, Mark. After many summers swimming,...