Phyllis Ann (Gilmore) Paetsch
2025
My sweet Mom Phyllis Ann Paetsch (Gilmore) died in my and my sister's arms on Sunday afternoon, March 23rd, 2025.
Phyllis began a truly courageous struggle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in the summer of 2020. Her son and daughter were with her each step of the way. While it was often very painful, it was also an...
Vernell Allen Guillot
2025
Vernell Guillot was born on December 24,1933 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Vernon and Nell Allen. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Olson, son in law Scott Olson of Seattle, Washington, her son Stephen A. Duczer, Jr. of Sewanee, Tennessee and 3 grandsons, Bryant Arlt, Stephen Olson and Sam Duczer. She is survived by 3 great grand children,...
Daren Michael Salter
2025
Daren Michael Salter, a beloved husband, father, brother, son and teacher, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Seattle, Washington, after a courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Born on August 18, 1976, in French Camp, California, Daren was a man who lived his life with a vibrant passion for education, music, and sports.
A graduate of Eureka...
Cheryl Coquille Zettler
2025
Cheryl Coquille Zettler, a mom, grandma, sister, aunt, dear friend to many, champion of 5-day stew, lifelong fisherwoman and teacher, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, in Seattle, Washington at home. She leaves a huge hole in our hearts, but we’re beyond grateful for some very sweet, silly and “typically Cheryl” moments lately.
Unwavering. Loyal. Silly....
Toni (Thies) Griffin
2025
Toni passed from this life in the early morning of January 12 at Valley Medical Center with family by her side following complications from ongoing health issues. Toni was born to Matt and June Thies on July 29, 1943. She graduated from West Seattle High School and went on to attend Barnard College, the University of Utah, and, fulfilling...
Patricia Blue Oscar
Dec 30, 2024
Patricia Blue Oscar (née David) March 16, 1939 – December 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia “Patty” Blue Oscar, a beloved wife, mother, nana, great nana, sister, and friend, at the age of 85. Patty passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Born on March 16,...
Gary Richard Gimel
Dec 24, 2024
Gary passed away peacefully Christmas Eve with His wife and son by his side. He fought a courageous battle against cancer with his usual calm, accepting approach to life. He never felt sorry for himself or complained. Born in Tacoma, Washington, his family moved to Rosedale near Gig Harbor when Gary was young. His childhood was spent in and...
Melvin B. Dennis Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Melvin B. Dennis Jr., DVM (1937 – 2024)
Dr. Melvin B. Dennis Jr., passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024. Mel was born on December 4, 1937, in Bellingham, WA – the son of Melvin Sr. and Agnes (Bruskland) Dennis. He grew up in Puyallup where he showed cattle at the Western Washington Fair and graduated from...
Joanne Louise Hjort
Dec 21, 2024
Joanne Hjort, beloved of many, is resting in peace following eighty years of bold living, the last twenty-five while courageously facing progressive MS. Two days after deciding to begin hospice care related to pneumonia and congestive heart failure, she joined her beloved Dennis in the next great adventure on December 21, 2024.
Joanne was born in Snohomish,...
Peter C. Dempsey
Dec 14, 2024
Devoted family man and friend, best known as a fun-loving storyteller, military science professor, and talented pilot.
In the early evening you could find Peter sitting on the deck of his cabin overlooking the Cowlitz River or relaxing by his patio firepit after the sunset on the Arizona golf course he called home. With a glass of...
James George Barnecut
Dec 11, 2024
James (“Jim”) is resting in peace after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Jim is survived by Jamie K. Barnecut, the love of his life and spouse of almost 40 years. He is also survived by his two adult children, Nicholas J. Barnecut and Rachel J. Barnecut (Norman Wu) and grandson, Ezra James Barnecut-Wu.
Jim was born...
David Jeschke
Dec 9, 2024
David Jeschke, 57, of Seattle, Washington, died on December 9, 2024 of Sarcoma cancer. He was born April 28, 1967 in Elkhart, Indiana to Marlin and Charmaine Jeschke, and grew up in Goshen, Indiana. David attended Bethany Christian High School where he played soccer and basketball. After a year at Goshen College, he studied Computer Science at New York...
Joseph William Walike, Md
Dec 8, 2024
Joseph William Walike was the youngest of 7 children born to Anthony and Mamie Walike in Bath, NY on September 30, 1935. Having graduated top of his class from Savona Central School in 1953, he made his way to California at the urging of his oldest sister and brother. Santa Monica City College led to medical school at UCSF...
William John Code
Dec 4, 2024
William John Code Aug. 24, 1921 - Dec. 4, 2024
Bill, to his great surprise, but no doubt thanks to his clean living, generous heart, and incredible willpower, reached the age of 103. Born in Seattle, he grew up on Queen Anne Hill and developed a circle of friends with whom he remained close throughout his life....
Sarah Louise Cottrell Roberts Muchnick
Nov 26, 2024
Our beloved mother, Sarah Louise Cottrell Roberts Muchnick, RN, MSN, CNE, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was 75.
Sarah was preceded in death by her father Clark Cottrell Jr., her mother Dorothy Carle Cottrell, her husband Mark Muchnick, her sister Nancy Cottrell Cyr, and her step-son Mark Muchnick. She is survived by her brother...
Colleen C. Doherty
Nov 25, 2024
Colleen C. Doherty passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 25th, 2024 in Seattle Washington. She was born on October 24th 1931 in Los Angeles California to parents John and Clair (Brotherton) Doherty, and moved to the Seattle area at a young age. Colleen graduated from Holy Names Academy in 1950.
Affectionately known as Teenie to...
David James Dijulio
Nov 4, 2024
It’s been said that a true artist is not inspired, but rather inspires others. If that’s true, then David James DiJulio was, indeed, a true artist.
As a painter, musician, friend or dearly loved family member, Dave inspired the people around him, all throughout his life. Born September 17, 1957, in Edmonds, Dave grew up in Seattle...
Joyce Berthe (Porret) Jones
Nov 2, 2024
Joyce Berthe Porret Jones was born Sunday, April 30, 1944, to David Charles Porret & Berthe Julie Jacot Porret in St. Maries, Idaho. She died peacefully in her home on November 2, 2024, at age 80.
Joyce was the youngest of 3 sisters. Her two older sisters were surprised to return from Sunday meeting to a new...
Paul Leiren Abrahamson
Oct 30, 2024
An obituary is not available at this time for Paul Leiren Abrahamson.
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Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home - West Seattle
Theodore Newcomb Jr.
Oct 28, 2024
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Theodore (Tim) Newcomb, Jr. passed peacefully in his sleep on October 28th after a years-long wrestling match with Lewy Body Disease.Tim was a lover and writer of poetry in his later years, spending time at Hugo House in Seattle and writing with passion on subjects dear to his heart: trains, nature, trees, and ideas....
