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Local obituaries for the Seattle, Washington and surrounding areas


Val Douglas Shrauner

Val Douglas Shrauner

Aug 15, 2024

Val was born in 1935 in Kansas to Ruby Bryant Shrauner (died 1982) and Walter Wayne Shrauner (died 1988). In 1937, to escape the Dust Bowl, they moved to San Francisco, CA. In 1941, they moved to the Spokane, WA area, where they lived on 120 acres in Greenbluff, WA.

For elementary school, he attended a 3...

Andrew James King

Andrew James King

Aug 7, 2024

Andrew James King was born on the 13th of March, 1950. He was the third and youngest child of Donald and Andrea King.

He grew up in north Seattle and attended Ballard HIgh School, from which he graduated in 1968. After high school, he attended college at Pacific Lutheran University, where he earned a Bachelor of Music...

Roque Tapia Perez

Roque Tapia Perez

Aug 5, 2024

Roque Tapia Perez died suddenly of a heart attack on the morning of August 5, 2024. He had been in relatively good health. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 in White Center at the Holy Family Catholic Church 9622 20th Ave SW, Seattle, WA  98106 (on Roxbury). Reception following at family home.

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Gloria Marie (Pucci)  Terjung

Gloria Marie (Pucci) Terjung

Aug 3, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Marie Terjung (Pucci), our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and auntie. Gloria now joins her cherished husband, Gregor, who passed away in January of 2023. Gloria was a life-long West Seattle resident and a proud and active member of her community. Born to Peter and Ethel...

Mike Farley

Mike Farley

Jul 25, 2024

Mike Farley passed away at Valley Medical Center in Renton on July 25, 2024, following an unexpected collapse at his home. Mike was born on January 6, 1947 in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from Mead High School in 1965. He loved academics and sports of all kinds. He earned varsity letters in football, wrestling and baseball while at Mead...

Michael Howard Gray

Michael Howard Gray

Jul 14, 2024

Michael Howard Gray, known affectionately as Mike, passed away on July 14, 2024, at the age of 69, in Seattle, Washington. Born on July 12, 1955, Mike left a lasting impact through his dedication to family, service, and community.

Mike honorably served in the Navy for six years, stationed aboard the USS Coral Sea during the Iranian...

Lynn A. Jackson

Lynn A. Jackson

Jul 7, 2024

Lynn A. Jackson passed away on July 7th, 2024.

Lynn was born on May 5th, 1951 in Iowa City, IA, to Rod and Mary Taber, after which they moved to Gross Pointe, MI, where she would spend her formative years growing up and making life-long relationships.

After meeting, falling in love with, and marrying Dan...

Paul Randecker

Paul Randecker

Jul 6, 2024

Paul RANDECKER

October 5, 1957 - July 6, 2024

Paul was born on October 5th, 1957, to Ralph and Joanne Randecker of West Seattle. He had three siblings, Beverly (Tony Drazic), Arlene (Kent Carpenter), and Robert (Gloria).

He graduated from West Seattle High School and Seattle Central Community College with Associates Degrees in...

Janis Joy Lindley

Janis Joy Lindley

Jul 3, 2024

Janis Joy Lindley, surrounded by many of her loved ones in Seattle, WA, passed away on the early morning of July 3, 2024. She battled various forms of cancer for the past 12 years, finally entering hospice in February of this year, but continuing to press on for another five months. In the immediate days after her passing so...

Steve Roy Christianson

Steve Roy Christianson

Jul 2, 2024

In Loving Memory of Steve Christianson Steven (Steve) Roy Christianson, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on July 2, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Born in Seattle, Washington on August 20, 1947, Steve was the eldest of six children, to Ralph and Jennie (Isaacson) Christianson. He graduated from Queen Anne High...

Paul Michael Wilson

Paul Michael Wilson

Jun 27, 2024

Paul Michael Wilson, affectionately known as Mike, a cherished longtime resident of West Seattle, passed away on June 27th, 2024, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on July 26th, 1951, to Paul Leroy Wilson and Rosemary Anne Tierney Wilson, Mike’s life was a testament to love, friendship, and service. Mike is survived by his devoted wife Pam Wilson,...

Alice Marie Elliott

Alice Marie Elliott

Jun 14, 2024

Washington State lost one of its Centenarians with the passing of Alice Marie Elliott of West Seattle on June 14, 2024.

Alice was born on Nov. 22, 1923 to Fredrick and Agnes Grauvogl in Cazenovia, Wisconsin. She celebrated her 100th birthday this past November.

Alice delighted in receiving personalized 100th birthday congratulation letters from U.S....

Murray Jess Triplett

Murray Jess Triplett

Jun 1, 2024

Murray Jess Triplett, a pillar of kindness in the Seattle community, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, at the age of 79. Born in Seattle, Washington in 1945, Murray spent most of his life in the city he loved.

Murray's early years were marked by growing up with his six siblings Myrna, Marsha, Marla, Marilyn, Michael...

Mary C (Schulte)  Legrand

Mary C (Schulte) Legrand

May 25, 2024

Mary LeGrand

Age 101, died May 25, 2024. Born August 6, 1922 in Roberts, WI. She was a Seattle resident for 82 years. Clerical positions at Boeing, 20 years, and at Sears for several years.

Mary enjoyed gardening around her home. Preceded in death by husband, Glen LeGrand; sisters Margaret, Elizabeth, Rita; and brother, Edgar....

Patricia Lee Wunder

Patricia Lee Wunder

May 16, 2024

Patricia (Patti) Lee Wunder January 18, 1949 – May 16, 2024

Patti lived all but one year of her life in West Seattle, attending Lafayette Elementary, James Madison Junior High and West Seattle High schools; then on to Highline Junior College and the University of Washington.

Patti’s faith in and love of God gave her...

Jerry Burton Kaufman

Jerry Burton Kaufman

May 12, 2024

Jerry Burton Kaufman died May 12, 2024 at the age of 81. Jerry was born on January 7, 1943 to Ruth S. and Joseph B. Kaufman in Seattle, WA. Jerry attended Eastern Washington University and graduated from Central Washington University. Jerry's early career was in Audiovisual Media at the Pierce County Library System. Later he worked for the US...

Ann (Anne) E Rhay

Ann (Anne) E Rhay

May 12, 2024

Our beloved sister Anne passed away on Mother’s Day Sunday, joining our Mom, Patricia Anne and Dad, Bobby J.  Anne touched so many with her bubbly enthusiasm, gentle kindness and genuine concern for others.  She will be greatly missed by all.

Anne grew up on the grounds of the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla being the...

Stephen P Baseheart

Stephen P Baseheart

May 11, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother Stephen P. Baseheart who left us on May 11, 2024. He was 69 years old.

Steven as he was fondly called by family was born January 3, 1955 to Joseph and Mary Baseheart in Owensboro, Ky. Preceded in death by his parents, Sister...

Shirley Marie (Leingang)  Barton

Shirley Marie (Leingang) Barton

May 9, 2024

Shirley, beloved wife of Murphy Robert (Bob) Barton (deceased), mother of Michael (Lynn Larkin), Sandra Barton Smith (Shaun), and Susan Roettjer (Steve), grandmother of 5 (Laura Twining & Jimmy, Christa Brown & Nick, Thomas (deceased), Michaela Monks & Weston, and Andrew Barton), great-grandmother of 3 (Noah, Ava & Grace Twining) died peacefully at Providence Mt. St. Vincent on May...

Jane Tozer Paton

Jane Tozer Paton

May 7, 2024

It is with a profound sense of loss and a celebration of a life extraordinarily lived that the family of Jane Tozer Paton announces her peaceful passing on May 7, 2024, at the age of 92, in Burien, Washington. Born on April 15, 1932, in Everett, Washington, Jane's effervescent spirit and boundless energy were evident from an early age....

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