Obituaries

Oct 1, 2023

Gerald “Keith” Grady, loving husband, father and friend passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, in Seattle, Washington at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Grace, children Kristina and Thomas, grandson, Casey, two brothers, John and Keith along with numerous nieces and nephews. Keith was preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 23, 2023

Jenel Marie Poussier, 55, of Burien, WA, passed away on Saturday, September 23rd.  She was born in Auburn, WA on September 2, 1968.  Jenel graduated from Woodside High School and went on to take office administration classes at Highline Community College.  Jenel had a career in office administration at various companies including Immunex Pharmaceutical, Bayer and, most recently, Children's...

Sep 16, 2023

Our beloved Bill Zimmerman was born in Aberdeen, Washington on January 13, 1947 to Donald and Margaret (Finch) Zimmerman. He grew up in Hoquiam, graduating from high school in 1965. Bill studied architecture at the University of Washington, earning his degree in August of 1971. At that point he served in Army Air Defense in El Paso, Texas, departing...

Aug 10, 2023

DAVID THOMAS HALL was born on 11th January 1955 in Dayton, Ohio and passed away peacefully on 10th August 2023 at the age of 68.  David was preceded in death by his father, David A Hall, and his brother Terry Hall.  He was a beloved son of Constance Wieschenberg, and brother of Rick Hall.

He is survived...

Aug 8, 2023

Roger Lee Armstrong, born on July 14th, 1947, in Bellingham, Washington, to parents Myrtle and Mervin Armstrong, passed away peacefully at his West Seattle residence on August 8th, 2023, at the age of 76.

Preceding him in death were his sister, Edith Blakeway, his brothers Vincent and James "Moe," Armstrong, and his sister Zelda Kennedy. He is...

Aug 5, 2023

Mike peacefully passed away on August 5th, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. Mike was born in Port Gamble, Washington to Clyde A. Donovan and Beatrice "Bea" Briggs Donovan. Mike's family was living in Kingston at the time so the logging hospital at Port Gamble had to suffice. Mike had a confidence about him and was blessed with the gift of...

Aug 2, 2023

JACK BLONDIN

September 20, 1939 – August 2, 2023

Jack passed away peacefully at home with family after an 11-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in 1939 in Tacoma, WA to John and Mildred Blondin along with his sister Anne and brother Kring (both deceased). His family followed his father's job as a...

Jul 25, 2023

Edith MacMillan Bullock Gross, PhD, of Bellevue, WA, formerly of Ambler and Laverock, PA, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness, at the age of 94.  She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher, and friend who will be missed by many.

She was born in Philadelphia,...

Jul 21, 2023

Molly Rose Turner was born at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle on December 4, 1926, to Ferdette G. Turner (from Minnesota, born 1897) and Florence G. Wilmore (from Colorado, born 1898).  Molly’s great grandparents immigrated to America as couples (ages 24 and 32) from England and Germany between 1850 and 1875.

Molly grew up in West Seattle...

Jul 18, 2023

Gary Eugene Hensrude passed away in Seattle, Washington on July 18, 2023. He was 80 years old.

Gary was born December 12, 1942 in Bremerton, Washington. His parents were Vernon and Ila Hensrude. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Wayne Hensrude. He is survived by his sister, Ramona Hensrude, who lives in...

Jul 15, 2023

Joshua Jeremy Ford

Oct. 27, 1978 – July 15, 2023

Joshua was born in Seattle WA, grew up in West Seattle, attended Sanislo Elementary School, James Madison Middle School, Tops K-8 School, Garfield High School, and Seattle Central College, and lived in Burien, WA at the time of his passing.

Josh loved role...

Jul 3, 2023

Celebration of Life

Saturday, July 29th, 2023 at 3pm

Emerald Downs

2300 Ron Crockett Drive Auburn, WA 98001

5pm races to follow

All are welcome to come share memories, laugh, cry, and honor the fun loving person she was.

Please join us after to watch the races...

Jul 1, 2023

Eugene F. Kottas 95 of Seattle Washington formerly of Lewistown MT passed away with family and friends by his side at Mount ST Vincent assisted living in Seattle WA of natural causes July 1st 2023. Born March 5th 1928 in Denton MT to parents Frank and Sylvia (Hoge) Kottas, where he attended elementary school, his father was co-owner of...

Jun 30, 2023

Mary Magdalen Sabey passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 30, 2023 just short of her 102nd birthday.  Mary (Maggie to all her North Dakota friends) was born in Mandan, North Dakota on July 20, 1921 to Jacob and Barbara Schantz.  Mary’s family owned a small hotel in Mandan where she was raised and attended local schools.  In...

Jun 29, 2023

Sherron Lynn Richter (May 13, 1945 – June 29, 2023)

Sherron, also a life-long resident of WS, passed away June 29, 2023 after fighting a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 78. While she loved spending time with her kids and grandkids, she was ready to join her husband Larry in heaven.

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Jun 26, 2023

His spirit continues to soar in the breeze of ultimate freedom. Confident to shoot that game-winning basket, kicking soccer goals from midfield, or stepping into the batter's box to clear the bases, Booth was the purest of athletes. Always with a ball in his hands, he was fun to watch and never showed a hint of bluster. A tacit...

Jun 19, 2023

Stacey Marlo McKelvey, beloved daughter, sister, auntie, cousin, and cat-mom, passed away on June 19, 2023 in West Seattle, WA.

Stacey was born November 20, 1969 in Seattle to Laura and Bill. The following year on the same day, November 20, 1970, Stacey’s little sister Brook was born. One of Stacey’s favorite things was being able to...

Jun 19, 2023

Francis William Schafer, Jr., better known to everyone as “Bill”, passed away peacefully at home, in West Seattle, on June 19, 2023, after a long battle with glioblastoma cancer.  He was 74 years old.  Bill was born on February 20, 1949 in Aberdeen, Washington.  He was the second child of Frank and Jane Schafer, a grandson of Hubert Schafer,...

May 26, 2023

Lawrence Benedict Wilkens

October 17, 1940 -  May 26, 2023

Larry was born in Brooklyn, New York but made Seattle his home in 1970. Larry loved people and was loved by many.

He is survived by his sister Mary and brothers Leonard and Michael.

In GOD We Love and Larry will...

May 20, 2023

Remembering former Seattle Times travel writer Jim Molnar

Jim Molnar, a lifelong writer who shared his deep connection with nature and people through his Seattle Times travel reporting, has died at 73.

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/remembering-former-seattle-times-travel-writer-jim-molnar/

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Arrangements entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral...