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Dawson Alexander Solly
Dawson Alexander Solly born in Seattle on March 16, 1994.
Dawson lived an abundant life, filling each day with an appreciation for the great outdoors and working towards goals as concrete as completing his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at Carroll College (Class of 2016) and as fleeting as making sure he turned at least one frown into a grin each day. Dawson spread kindness wherever he went, a mischievous spirit and loving soul housed inside an athletic 6’ 2' body. He rarely passed up an opportunity to tell an admittedly bad joke or confound his friends with a card trick in order to brighten their day.
Dawson was especially close to his family, finding joy in the everyday things they did together like cooking up a fantastic meat-laden meal, hiking in the woods near his home in Issaquah, playing in the snow with his dog Luna, or being on the water at Lake Sawyer and Puget Sound. Dawson had an appreciation for the simple things in life that was well beyond his years. He often stopped what he was doing to watch the sunset - taking in this natural wonder was enough to restore his spirit at the end of a long day filled with hard work. He would share these moments by taking a picture of the sky, adding a few reflective words of his own and sending it out to friends and family, sharing the peace he was feeling and hoping they would feel it too.
Dawson was selfless. He did not hesitate to pitch in and work hard for the good of the team, whether by taking up the obscure bassoon for the Liberty High School Band or being the first to take on the Hammer Throw event for the Carroll College Track and Field team. His habit of setting clear goals for himself and his dedication to get the most out of every practice inspired his teammates on the Liberty Football, Basketball, and Track Teams. Dawson was also diligent in the classroom, making the Dean’s List at Carroll College and earning multiple scholar-athlete awards while attending Liberty. He was proud to call himself a Nerd and felt lucky to have found a second home at Carroll.
When he wasn’t studying or working out, he pursued his interests in photography, drawing, golfing, biking, hiking, magic tricks, and following his favorite sports teams. He never outgrew his delight in building with Legos, reading Harry Potter and watching Star Wars movies.
At the age of 14 he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Facing such a health challenge at an early age deepened his experience of life. He understood much at 21 that many who grow old do not: that how we see the world is a choice. Dawson marched forward through each day and chose to be positive, chose to be kind, chose to appreciate what he had and not to dwell on the rest. The seeds of his kindness have been planted and will continue to grow in the hearts of all who knew him.
Besides his parents and brother, Dawson leaves behind his paternal grandparents Bruce and Nancy Solly of Black Diamond WA, maternal grandparents Ken and Joan Fulton of Vashon Island WA, his sister-in-law-to-be Kathleen Mulligan, His Uncles and Aunts: Eric and Donna Solly, Themis and Stacey (Fulton) Kyriakides and cousins Nick and Nate Solly as well as Cleo and Maya Kyriakides. He also leaves behind Bettie Edwards, Richard and Ann Stemwell, and many members of the Carroll College and the Liberty High School Communities who taught him, coached him and befriended him.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service to be held Saturday, February 20 at 11:00 am in The New Life Church at 15711 152nd Ave. SE in Renton, WA.
Memorial Donations may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation JRDF (https://www2.jdrf.org/site/Donation2?idb=50472630&df_id=2374&mfc_pref=T&2374.donation=form1), Carroll College, 1601 North Benton Ave, Helena MT 59625 (noting Track & Field/Dawson Solly) in the memo line or visit https: //www.advancement.carroll.edu/SSLPage.aspx?pid=197. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Dawson.

Faye Spencer Webster
Faye born in Jerome, ID, April 14, 1933.
They moved to Renton in 1966 when Dene got a job at Boeing. She was born in Coronado, California to Marie and the late Rufino Vigilia, Sr. before moving to Washington. He peacefully death by his father, Rudy and his sister, Barbara.
He is survived by his mother, Marie, sister, Lisa Vigilia Arntz; and two daughters, Taylor and Karli, along with many loving family members and numerous friends. He brought happiness to everyone he met. Rudy will forever be remembered as a loving father, true friend, role model, college athlete, successful civil engineer, proud Catholic and die hard Gonzaga alumni.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Parish, 314 S. 4th St., Renton, WA 98057.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Dr. Thaddeus James Stuart
Dr. Thaddeus James Stuart born in Crosby, North Dakota on January 30, 1925 to Thaddeus and Lyda Taylor Stuart. He was accepted to study music and finish high school education at Ellsworth College in Iowa. He spent summers at home in North Dakota with his family. In 1943 Thaddeus completed high school and the course in piano at Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, and in 1946 received the degree of Bachelor of Music from Ellsworth College. He studied music under the founder of Ellsworth College, Doctor Artemas E. Bullock. Dr. Stuart then taught music and piano at Minot State Teachers College, Minot, North Dakota and served as organist at the First Baptist church.
Dr. Stuart studied at Eastman School of Music, Rochester University in Rochester, New York, receiving the degree of Master of Music in 1952. He taught at Roberts Wesleyan College in North Chili, New York for over 30 years. During this time he completed doctoral studies at the University of Minnesota.
Although Roberts Wesleyan had a relatively small music department, Dr. Stuart, who was warmly known as 'Prof', guided hundreds of students in music education and instruction. Many of these students have had successful careers in Music Education, Piano Pedagogy, Composition and Performance. Dr. Stuart was a meticulous and creative composer. He composed Chorales, music for piano, voice and organ which were performed by him and other musicians. After retirement he was pianist and organist for churches in and around Seattle up to the present time. Thaddeus also composed sonnets and Spenserian stanzas on subjects derived from Holy Scripture and wrote many discourses to explain Biblical truth and accounts. He was a brilliant musician, intellect and truly a man of God and His Word.
Thaddeus Stuart is survived by his siblings Grenville Stuart of Frederick, Maryland; Steven Stuart of Shawnee, Kansas; Cynthia Stuart Tyrrell of Belfair, Washington, and Robert Stuart, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, and by many nieces and nephews. They all, along with his many friends and neighbors, deeply mourn his died peacefully on June 10, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joy, his three children, Denise Ramsey (Scott), Steven Curry (Annie) and Jason Curry (Danielle), along with eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his Italian immigrant parents, Pasquina Franchini and Lorenzo Bertagni and grew up in North Renton with siblings Lauretta (Jim) Natucci, Jennie (Larry) Bozzello, Enzo 'Hans'(Loretta) Bertagni and Diane Bertagni. John was a cherished uncle and cousin to many.
John was proud of Renton, was a member of the Class of 1945 at Renton High School. After 42 years of service in Renton for the U.S. Postal Service, he focused on a new career at Maplewood Golf Course. He enjoyed years of officiating as a member of the Pacific Northwest Officials Association and the Northwest Umpires Association. He was a proud founding member of St. Stephen the Martyr Church, the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club International and the U.W. Tyee Club with over 50 years of support and loyalty to the UW Football and Marching Band programs.
Contributions in John’s honor may be made to the Renton Historical Society, 235 Mill Avenue South, Renton, WA 98057 or the Renton Lions Club Youth Program. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Stephen the Martyr, on Tuesday, June 28 at 11:00 am.

Jeffries, Charles Blaine
Charles Blaine Jeffries, 83, of Renton born and raised in Marion, Ohio, before moving to Washington State. He served as a Seaman in the United States Coast Guard in the 1950s working primarily in Alaska tending buoys and servicing lighthouses. After serving in the Coast Guard, Charles returned to Seattle and was hired by the Boeing Company where he worked in power tools. He retired from the Boeing Company in 1995 after 40 years of service. Charles was a member of Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Renton. Charles leaves behind a son, three step children, and numerous grandchildren. He will be deeply missed. Charles will be laid to rest on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Greenwood Memorial passed away with his family by his side on March 11, 2016. He was one month shy of 89 years old.
Jim was married in 1947 while Jim was taking courses and playing football at Napa Junior College in Napa, California. He went on to study and play football at the University of Southern California. After he graduated, he and Mary went back to Napa, where he began a 36-year teaching and coaching career and they raised their five children.
Mary death by his sister, Sally McKiernan, and his brother Tom Phinney. He is survived by his brother Al Williams of Port Orchard, Washington, and his children, Marlene Larkin of Puyallup, Washington; Judy Flynn of Santa Barbara, California; Jon Williams (Missy) of Napa, California; Gary Williams (Beth) of Napa, California; and Greg Williams of Seattle, Washington. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He has many family members in Renton and the surrounding areas, including his cousins Jack and Gary Morrison and his sister-in-law Shirley Phinney as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Although they lived elsewhere most of their adult lives, Jim and Mary always felt strong ties to their hometown of Renton, where they began their lives and their journey together, and they were proud members of the Renton Historical Society. Their children are memorializing them at Mt. Olivet born June 18, 1928 to Clair and Beatrice Lewis in Kennydale, Washington. She was the youngest of 10 children who all preceded her in married Jack Sipila and they raised two daughters; Gail and Janice. In 1956 they moved to Hoquiam and in 1974 moved to Olympia. Betty began work for Pacific Northwest Bell in 1978 and retired from US West in 1993.
She liked her little house, flowers, and going to lunch with friends. In Olympia, she was a member of Chapter DC of PEO, The Olympia Woman’s Club, and Telephone Pioneers.
She is survived by Gail (Cece) Williams, of Renton; Janice (Brad) Flaherty of Olympia; 5 Grandchildren, and 6 Great-Grandchildren.
Services will be held 11am on Tuesday, June 14 at Greenwood Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Renton, Washington.
Memorials may be sent to Chapter DC PEO in Olympia, Olympia Women’s Club, or Renton Historical Society.

Wilma Pearl MacArthur Clark
Wilma Pearl MacArthur Clark of Renton born on November 30, 1924 in Geary County, Kansas.
Wilma is survived by her three sons, Ken, Charles (and wife Amelia), and Dennis. She was preceded in born to Eduardo and Luigia Franceschina on May 22, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN before moving to Renton, WA in 1930. Til passing, she had just had her 92nd birthday with her family. Betty was the oldest of six children, Cemetery and Funeral Home located in Portland, Oregon.

Larry Shrout
Larry Shrout, long-time Renton resident, funeral service for Larry will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Covington, Washington.

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