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Perry Eugene VOGUS
Born April 28, 1918 in Mitchell, South Dakota and passed away on November 8, 2001 in Seattle, Washington. For the past several years he has resided at the Kenny Home in West Seattle. He is a longtime member of IBEW Local #46 and a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints - Seattle Second and Sixth Wards. Perry is preceded in death by his wife Maxine Vogus who passed away in 1996. Survived by his two nephews, Kent L. Kilstrom and his wife Cathy and Brian D. Kilstrom and his wife RaeDell; 12 great nieces and nephews and 14 great great nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 12, 2001 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9500 Myers Way S., Seattle, WA 98168. Visitation will be on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Forest Lawn Funeral Home and cemetery (206-932-0050). (Obit dated 11/11/2001.)
Tom WEINBEL
Age 43, son of Ken and Noelle Weinbel of West Seattle, passed away on October 25 while visiting family in Seattle. He died peacefully in his sleep. For the past sixteen years, Tom was a resident of Wailuku, Maui and employed by Dollar Rent-a-Car. Tom was born in Bethpage, New York, attended grade school in Waterville, Maine, high school in Hanover, New Hampshire and graduated from New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire. Tom moved to Maui in 1985, while employed by Rekortan Sports Corporation, Seattle, for the construction of the Wailuku War Memorial Stadium track and field facility. Tom was also a Rekortan installation technician for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Stadium track facility. Tom is survived by his parents, wife Eileen, step daughter Tiare, granddaughter Teihani, two brothers: Skip Weinbel, Ketchum, Idaho and George Weinbel, Oviedo, Florida, step-sister, Stacy Fann of West Seattle and step-brother, Todd Williams of Bellingham. Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother who will be missed by his family and all who knew him. Memorial Service and Burial were held Thursday, November 1, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Keokea (Kula), Hawaii). Howden-Kennedy Funeral Home in Seattle assisted with the arrangements. Please send much appreciated donations to: Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tuscon, Arizona 85718-3208. (Obit dated 11/15/2001.)
Virginia WEISS
Virginia Weiss passed away November 12, 2001 at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood, WA. She was born February 25, 1905 in Mt. Vernon, WA. She was the youngest of three girls and six brothers. She married
Herbert E. Weiss in 1941 and they shared a wonderful life until his death in 1978. Herb was in the men's clothing business and did a lot of traveling, and Virginia always went with him. While he worked, she loved finding antiques in the out of town shops. She enjoyed like and loved to tell or hear a good joke. She is survived by her niece, Beverly Howlett and her husband Robert of Camano Island; five grand nieces and nephews; and twelve great-grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by all of brothers and sisters. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Floral Hills cemetery, Lynnwood, WA. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, Lynnwood. (Obit dated 11/15/2001.)
Laura Lois WEST
Laura Lois WEST, 94, passed away November 12, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husbands Edward Durand, Sr. and William West, Sr.; son Edward West, Sr.; daughters Genevieve Rhine and Barbara Peterson. She leaves behind son William West, Jr. and wife Patricia; daughters Louella Heffelfinger, Jackie Brazier and husband Rog er, Lois Mezek and companion Bud McGrath; 26 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, 72 great-great-grandchildren and 9 great-great- great-grandchildren. She was a life member of Ballard Eagles #172 and Rainier VFW Ladies Auxiliary #2289. Visitation today, Thursday and Friday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Funeral Service Saturday, November 17th at 12:30 p.m. all at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 Pacific Hwy. S., SeaTac. Memorials to Harbor view Medical Centers Trauma Center, 325 9th Ave., Box 359950, Seattle, WA 98104. (Obit dated 11/15/2001.)
Doris June WHITLINGER
Age 87, passed away on November 14, 2001 at Parkway Nursing Center in Snohomish, WA. Doris was born May 28, 1914 in Everett, WA. Doris was preceded in death in 1991 by her husband Melvin E. Whitlinger, Sr. She leaves behind two sons, Mel and Wes; two daughters-in-law Esther & Verna; one sister Harriet Powers; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. At Doris' request, there will be no services. Her ashes will be placed at a later date at the same location as her late husband's. (Obit dated 11/15/2001.)
Janele Marie WHITTINGTON
On Saturday, November 10, 2001, Janele Marie Whittington peacefully passed onto a greater place while being surrounded by family. She brought joy and laughter into our lives. She was the woman we looked up to showing us the example for her family and friends. Jan was a daughter, a grandmother, a sister, a mother, and a life partner with a wonderful man. She was a woman with a vision of what she wanted from life and her daily activity reflected her vision. She was compassionate, caring and always giving of herself and her time. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY HER WHOLE FAMILY!! SEE YOU IN THE WIND!! Services will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 3 p.m. at Saint Stephen the Martyr Parish, 13055 S.E. 192nd Street, Renton, WA. The family would like to encourage you to send donations to: The Myositis Association of America 755 Cantrell Avenue, Suite C Harrsonburg, VA. 22801 (Obit dated 11/13/2001.)
Richard Allen WIERINGA
Dick passed away in Seattle on November 8, 2001, from complications related to cancer. He will be greatly missed by his family; his wife of 43 years, Joan; his sons Doug and Jon, and daughters-in-law Julie and Kim; his daughter Julie and son-in-law Jeff; his grandsons Austin and Joel; his brother Lou and sister-in-law Joyce; and his favorite grand-dogs. Friends and family will fondly recall Dick's quick wit and humor, his love of cooking and appreciation of good food, and his gratitude to those who helped him. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 16, at 1 p.m., at the Normandy Park Congregational Church (19247 First Avenue S. in Normandy Park, WA, 98148). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: the Henry Kaplan Research Foundation, 1221 Madison Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA, 98104, in memory of Richard Wieringa. (Obit dated 11/13/2001.)
Pentti Roy Rutanen WIKA
Age 3, of Lighthouse Point, Fla., died November 11, 2001. He is survived by his parents James and Toianna Wika; his sister Toini, his brother Joseph; his paternal grandparents Donal and Betty Wika; his great aunt Dr. Toine Rinno, and his two uncles Michael and Christopher. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 Noon Thursday at the Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Kraeer/Becker Funeral Home, 217 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, Fla. A Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Josephine B. WILCOX
passed away on October 30th at the age of 86. Josephine was born on December 3, 1914 in Pull man, Washington to Alfhild (Nordby) and Carl Brewster. She attended Washington State University and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. While there she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. It was also at WSU that she met her future husband Donald. Josephine was a kind, generous, creative, ad venturous and courageous person who loved to travel, sew and do needlework. She was predeceased by her husband Donald and brother Carl Brewster. Surviving are her daughter Nancy Anderson and son-in-law Jeff, of Seattle; brother Milton F. Brewster of Bellevue; sister-in-law Maxine W. Turner; and many nephews and nieces. A Memorial Service will be held at University Presbyterian Church on Friday, November 16 at 2 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. (Obit dated 11/11/2001.)
Leonard R. "Leo" WREN
Born June 22, 1922 in Great Falls, Montana, passed away at his Shoreline home November 10, 2001. Leo is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jean, son Joe (Molly), granddaughter Jennifer, brother Nick of Phoenix, Arizona, sister Margaret of Flint, Michigan, his sister-in-law Helen Gervais of Cascade, Montana and several nieces and nephews. Leo was a larger-than-life man who loved God and his family very much. He was a devoted handball player who, by his own admission, "never lost a game." The absolute light of his life was his granddaughter to whom he gave credit for extending his life, and with whom he could be a child again. Pop's quirky sense of humor, rhymes and nonsense words will be hugely missed. He joins his nine other brothers and sisters in Heaven and becomes for us a shining star. We love you, Pop. Funeral Mass, Friday, November 16, 11 a.m., Christ The King Catholic Church, 405 North 117th Street, Seattle, a reception will follow. Interment, Holyrood Catholic cemetery, Shoreline. Donations may be given to Medic One or a charity of your choice. Arrangements, Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds (425) 771-1234. (Obit dated 11/15/2001.)
Margaret Phillips WRIGHT
7-8-35 to 11-10-01
After a year-long struggle with cancer, she died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Seattle and graduated from Lincoln High School with many friendships that remained throughout her life. She is survived by five children: Cheri Wright, Michael McClure, Tracy (and David) McLaughlin, Tim and Grant (and Gina) Wright, 14 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and loving companion Bud Hays. Strong willed until the end, she never lost her sense of humor. Our thanks to all the special people who helped with Mom's care. A gathering to remember Marge's life will be held December 1 at South Snohomish Senior Center, Edmonds. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., #520 Everett, WA. 98201. (Obit dated 11/14/2001.)
Jan ZABEL
Jan Zabel was born June 18, 1961 in Atchinson, Kansas to Albert and Helen Zabel. Jan passed away on Friday, November 2, 2001 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was a graduate of Benedictine College with a B.A. in music. As his life's work he was an opera singer and actor, and worked in many theaters in Seattle. He has touched many people writing and publishing a book based on advanced methods he developed and applied to teaching individuals how to read music. He was also known throughout King County for showing love and patience to children as he taught them to read music and play the piano. His passion for music drove him to his life's goal of wanting everyone to be able to read music and express themselves through musical talents. Brothers Herman, Jerry and Dale; sisters Jesse and Carol; mother Helen; and many nieces and nephews survive Jan. Services will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in West Seattle. Memorials can be made out to Hope Lutheran School to further the music education of young children. Anyone who would like to honor Jan at his memorial should contact Hope Lutheran at (206) 937-9330. (Obit dated 11/12/2001.)
