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Melloy Jay Larson
Melloy born in Valley City, North Dakota on December 24, 1935 to Melvin and Ida Larson.
Melloy graduated from College High School and received Bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State Teachers College. After 4 years in the Navy he went on to earn a Master’s Degree from North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota. He and his wife moved to Renton, Washington in 1961 where he worked as a software engineer for Boeing his entire career.
He death by his wife, Gladys who died. He enjoyed going to a number of activities with his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
Services will be held at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 1700 Edmonds Avenue N.E., Renton, WA, Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11:00 A.M.

Helen R. Nichols
Helen R. Nichols, age 72, born on June 5, 1942, in Snohomish, Washington to Lloyd L. and Mary H. (Huot) Barrett.
Her father was a teacher, so the family lived throughout Washington State during her childhood. She graduated from Manson High School in 1960. She then passed away on September 24, 2014 after a long illness. She was 47. She was died on Friday, March 27, 2015 after a brief illness. In her final hours she was surrounded by her family.
married Don Zwicker in 1947 and raised four kids. Bette lost the love of her life, Don, in February of 1994.
When she was done raising her kids, she had a career as the bookkeeper for her son-in-law’s repair shop (Taylor’s Autobody). After retiring she served as a volunteer for the Renton History Museum and the Renton Police Department. All throughout her life she enjoyed expressing her creativity though oil painting, tole painting, and needlework. She loved to play pinochle, work in her yard and grow vegetables in her garden.
Bette is survived by her two daughters, Cheri Taylor (and husband Kenneth) and Donna Rydberg (and husband Terry) and her two sons, Don Zwicker (and wife Marcey) and Rich Zwicker (and wife Martha). Bette also had 10 grandchildren,
12 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Bette was predeceased by her brothers, William and Robert and her sister Marylou. In addition to losing her husband, she also felt loss at the born in Lewiston, Idaho on January 1, 1938, death by her childhood sweet heart and husband Joe of 42 years and her parents Lester and LaVerne Haynes of Clarkston WA.
She is survived by and will be deeply missed by her brother Richard Haynes (Vernie); her five children Debbie (Rick) Tangen, Chris (Mercy) Maxwell, Terry (Ruth) Maxwell, Kathy (Rob) Manning and Cyndee Hess; grandchildren Matt, Cy, Shelby, Jasmine, Jessica, Mallory, Marlie, Jocelyn, Ryan; great grandchildren Padraig, Mackenzie, Hunter; and many nieces and nephews.
Janice loved being a mom, grandma and great grandma and devoted much of her life to her family. She was the glue that held them together. She was kind spirited and had many deep friendships that she cherished. She also loved her cocker spaniel Sandy. She enjoyed tending to her rose garden and entered many roses into competitions with her husband Joe and her mother LaVerne. Janice (and Joe) both enjoyed watching and coaching their kids and grandkids sporting and special events. Other hobbies included listening to live music, dancing at the VFW and Eagles; watching Mariners and taking annual trips to Lewiston ID to watch the NAIA college baseball world series and visiting family and friends; watching the Seahawks, Washington Huskies and Oregon Ducks football; camping with friend Kenny and her family; shopping (especially finding good deals); jewelry making with family and friends, darts; casinos and bowling. Janice was known for always having her camera on hand and taking pictures of every adventure she was on and with her ready smile.
Services will be held on Friday, April 10th at 10:00am at Renton Christian Center, 16640 SE Old Petrovitsky Rd, Renton, WA, followed by lunch and then a 2:00pm graveside service at Greenwood passed away at his home in Centralia, Washington on March 19, 2015 after a long, full, and rich life.
John was passed away March 18, 2015 in Bellevue, WA. Nadine was death by her parents, Louis and Nice Balzarini; her sister, Jean Wallace; and brother, John Balzarini.
A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, March 31, at 11:00 am with a reception to follow; all at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 13055 SE 192nd Street, Renton, WA 98058. Burial to follow at Mt. Olivet passed away quietly on March 6, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was married Ken Baker in December of 1959.
Diane and Ken were stationed in Georgia for two years after Ken was drafted into the Army and then they returned to Kent to start their family.
Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and she liked nothing more than sharing a cup of tea and a long chat with anyone who stopped by. She loved animals, reading, knitting, spending time walking, and tending to her flower and herb garden. She loved God and was devoted to her church. She will be sorely missed.
She is preceded in born in Kellogg, Idaho on June 24, 1916. She death by Leno (Antoinette), Joe and Fred Bassett (Dorothy) and a sister Rose Luckenbach. She is survived by Violet Skartvedt and Connie Redmond (Mike).
She and her husband Ted Sipila (deceased) had three children: Ted (deceased) (Pat), Marsha Nissen (John) and Dennis (Mary). Grandchildren are Ted, Jeff, David, Doug, Jay (deceased), Leah, Mike, Kristi and Dan, as well as eighteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Edna was a loving mother, wife and friend, and will be remembered by those she leaves behind.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 20th at 12:00pm at Greenwood Memorial Park, 350 Monroe Ave NE in Renton. Memorials may be made to the donor’s charity of choice.

Shirley Jean Park
Shirley Jean Park born in Port Townsend, Washington on January 8, 1929, to Floyd and Nellie Cleveland. Prior to graduating from Renton High School, Shirley worked at the Bryn Mawr Drug Store soda fountain. In 1947 she passed away in 1974. Shirley passing in April of 2000.
One of the many pleasures of Shirley’s life was sewing, which included embroidery, quilting, and making dolls, bunnies, and many other items. She also liked to play cards, bake cookies, and especially camp and hunt. What many people will remember her for were her Christmas parties, and she loved those parties. Another one of her many joys was going to the casino with her brother and friends.
Shirley was a caring and loving mom and grandmother, often taking family members on camping trips and vacations, and always ready to babysit.
Shirley is survived by her daughters Cindy Hunt (Wayne) and Bonnie Scott (Ron); her brother Bruce Cleveland (Linda); grandchildren Scott Rhodes (Jennifer), Andrea Wellborn (Trevor); step-grandchildren Nathaniel Scott, Theresa Scavera (Tony), Blaine Hunt (Tyra), and Gerald Hunt; 10 great grandchildren and many loving friends.
She was preceded in Passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 17, 2015. She was death are her parents John Monaghan Sr. and Fay Thomas. She had 4 sisters and 4 brothers. She is the last of an era. She will be missed greatly. But is now at peace.
She loved her children Richard, Janice, David and Mary Ann.
She had 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Her burial site is at Greenwood Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the Renton Historical Society.

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