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Howard "Mac" McMahon RUDDELL
Died November 17, 2001 of a heart attack at age 55, in Seattle. He and his wife Sandy had just attended the 2001 Apple Cup Game between the University of Washington and Washington State University. Born in Seattle on July 19, 1946 to Howard B. and Frances Ruddell, Mac lived an accomplished, grace-filled life. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother, as well as a business peer, visionary, and a best friend to so many people. Mac attended Queen of Angels School in Port Angeles, and was an altar boy at the church for eight years. He graduated from Port Angeles High School in 1964, where he was a member of the varsity track and basketball teams and served as student body president his senior year. He went on to attend the University of Washington. There he continued his high jumping and majored in business administration. In 1969, Mac also attended the General Motors Dealer's Son School in Detroit, Michigan. At age 11, Mac started sweeping the lot at his father's car dealership, where he quickly progressed to washing the used the cars. He started selling cars in the summers during college, and eventually worked his way into management after college. Mac started dating Sandy Alwine his senior year in high school, and they continued dating through their years at the University of Washington. They were married
on June 15, 1968 in Port Angeles. After they were married
, Mac continued working at this father's dealership while Sandy taught school. In 1976, Mac opened his own used car dealership, Ruddell Lease-Sales, Inc. in Port Angeles. In 1981, he and Sandy returned to the new car business when they purchased the Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Mazda franchises. A few years later, they built a new facility and the business was renamed Ruddell Auto Mall. Mac's vision was to provide a home that people could come to for all their automotive needs, to share his enjoyment of the history of the automobile through the displays of classic cars and auto memorabilia, and to foster a family of employees that could share in the joy of success. In his professional career, Mac was respected for his work at the local, state and national levels of the automotive industry. At the time of his death, he was the President-elect of the Washington State Auto Dealers' Association, a leadership role among his peers that he was looking forward to. In 1983, he was honored as the NIADA National Quality Dealer. During the administration of Jimmy Carter, he was invited by the President to attend the White House Council on Small Businesses. His financial expertise led to his current position as Chairman-of-the-Board of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles. Outside his public life, Mac had a creativity that was expressed in so many ways. Aside from the endless collection of jokes and quick wit that he shared with so many, he was a talented musician and artist. He loved to spend evenings playing jazz on the piano, and enjoyed reminiscing about a garage band he was part of back in high school. Out-of-doors, he was a hands-on, do-it-yourself person who spent time creating fountains, rockeries, fences and decorative wrought iron. In art, he was most at home using his welding tools and his airbrush. He began making metal sculptures as a kid and blended in his own trademark sense of humor over the years. Recipients of his sculptures treasured them because they were so personalized. He also combined his art with his love of the automobile, and had a passion for mechanics and model building. Perhaps Mac's most endearing trait was his love and caring for his family and for others. He loved to spend time with his family, whether it was going fishing, working on projects in his garage or just spending an evening catching up over dinner. His contributions to the community and people that he cherished so much are well known. Mac was especially concerned about young people and those in need. He felt that everyone deserved a chance in life; he tried to make that dream a reality whenever he could. He was excited to be a part of new projects and creative fundraising in the community. Mac was a charter member and past president of the Nor'wester Rotary and enjoyed the club's involvements with the downtown Port Angeles mural project, food bank drives and work on the Valley Creek Estuary Project. He was a Paul Harris Fellow and enjoyed being a host father to exchange students from Germany, Norway and Brazil. Mac was a supporter of the YMCA and chaired the original campaign to build the new Clallam County YMCA facility. He had received the National YMCA Distinguished Service Award for his many years of service. He is survived by his wife Sandy, parents Howard B. and Frances Ruddell, sons Howard, Thomas, David and daughter Kathleen, daughters-in-law Amy and Tammy, all of Port Angeles; brothers Robert and William of Seattle, Michael of Sausalito, California, John of Los Angeles, California, and sisters Connie Lipsker of Spokane and Christine Maricich of Mount Vernon. Services will be held on Saturday, November 24, at 11 a.m. at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Port Angeles. A reception will follow. In memory of Mac, donations can be made to the Howard "Mac" Ruddell Community Trust, which will provide scholarships and other charitable help to the community, or contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. Donations to the trust can be will be accepted at First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles, P.O. Box 351, Port Angeles, WA 98362 or any branch.
Howard "Mac" McMahon RUDDELL
Died November 17, 2001 of a heart attack at age 55, in Seattle.
Services will be held on Saturday (today), November 24, at 11 a.m. at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Port Angeles.
A reception will follow. (Obit dated 11/24/2001.)
Earl Clifford RUDE
Earl Clifford RUDE, 89, passed away Nov. 8, 2001, at Port Orchard.
Born August 22, 1912, on Vashon Island, WA.
Employed at Boeing and retired in 1976.
Mr. Rude is survived by his brother Orville Rude of Burien, his son Donald Rude & wife Karen, an uncle, Gordon Moe, cousin, nieces & nephews.
Mr. Rude lived with his son in Port Orchard.
There will be a private memorial service. (Obit dated 11/21/2001.)
Joel M. SALSMAN
Well-known Northwest pianist passed away Saturday, November 17, 2001 after a short severe illness.
Survived by sister Pamela and brother Terrence.
Services will be held at a later date.
Remembrances to Swedish Home Health & Hospice, 5701 - 6th Ave. S., #504, Seattle, WA. 98108.
Arrangements by Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle.
Mark "Jacob" SANJOSE "Snak-E-Jake"
Age 7. Born May 29, 1994 in Everett, Washington, passed away on November 20, 2001 at Children's Hospital in Seattle. Jake is survived by his mom, Sheri; dad, Mark; brothers, James and Jason; grandparents, Janice SanJose, Jim and Sharon Hayes; and many loving family members and friends. Jake was born with severe disabilities, and re mained infantile all his life. Though he was not capable of many things, his life with us was a very happy one. Jake's purpose on earth was to bring joy. He was very successful. He put sun shine and love into every heart and soul, who were fortunate to know him. Thank you Lord for giving us the blessed opportunity to share our Love and Life with our sweet "Baby Boy". A Celebration of Snak-e-Jake's Life will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Beck's Funeral Home, 405 - 5th Ave. S. Edmonds, (425) 771-1234. JAKE, WE LOVE YOU WITH EVERY OUNCE OF OUR HEARTS AND SOULS, ETERNALLY, WITH LOVE MOMMOMMOM, DADILDEE DADILDEE, BROTHERS, JAAAAA AND JAAAAA, AND GRANDMA, NANA, AND POPPA.
Linda M. Broberg SCHMIDT
passed away November 20, 2001 at age 44.
Survived by her husband Richard Schmidt and children Fred Frost, Heather Van Dyke and Alicia Frost; sisters: Cathy Lambert, Mary Muniz, Lois Quinn and brothers: William and Kenneth Broberg.
Services on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 12 p.m. at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, Seattle.
William C. SCHROTKE, Jr.
Age 85, passed away November 17, at North west Hospital after a four year battle with heart and diabetic surgeries. A private family memorial will be held later. His warmest thanks go to N.W. Hospital and I.H.S. House for their marvelous tender care. He was an only child, and is survived by his beloved wife Margaret Lois at Four Freedoms House; sister-in-law Virginia Mulanax of Edmonds; brother-in-law Clarence Clark of Lynnwood; three nieces, Lee Calles, Pam Mitchell, and Shirley Whitten and one nephew, Kenneth Clark and grand and great grand nieces and nephews. No services at his request, but remembrances may be sent to any heart or diabetic association. (Obit dated 11/20/2001.)
Alex SHULMAN
When asked his hobby, Alex would say "Work." Alex Shulman was born at home in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle on March 8, 1912. He died on November 20, 2001. Alex graduated from Garfield High School in 1928. He was the manager of the Garfield foot ball team. He graduated from University of Washington with honors in accounting in 1932. Alex married
Ruth Willner of Tacoma in 1934, and had three children, Francine, Linda, and Barry. During WWII, he owned Elliot's Luncheonette in downtown Seattle that catered to, around the clock, the many workers of the war effort. After the war, Alex bought Gov-Mart stores with Joe Diamond, the area's first discount stores. Alex bought and sold many businesses over the years, including an entire railroad town, Sommers, in Montana. In 1958, he bought Alaska Distributors Company, a beverage distributor based in Seattle serving the state of Alaska, from Alfred Shyman. He became the President of the company and later took on the role of Chairman of the Board. He was also active in the real estate business. Alex's greatest pleasures came from work, family, charity, and his wife Freda, to whom he was married
for 32 years. Alex was active in philanthropic activities, particularly for the Seattle area Jewish Community. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. At the end, during a year-long battle with cancer, it was his great-grandchildren who still brought a smile to his face. Surviving Alex are his wife, Freda; his brother Sam Shulman; his sister Betty Abrams; his three children, Francine Loeb, Linda Chopra, and Barry Shulman; grandchildren Stephen and Donald Loeb, Dina Alhadeff Long, and Michael and Jeffrey (Happy) Shulman; and great-grandchildren Katy and Becky Loeb, David and Adam Loeb, and Allegra and Isaac Long. He will be greatly missed. Services are at 3 PM Wednesday at Hills of Eternity, 520 West Raye Street, Seattle WA. Arrangements entrusted with BUTTERWORTH- ARTHUR WRIGHT CHAPEL, Queen Anne, 206- 282-5500. Remembrances may be sent to Temple de Hirsch Sinai or Kline Galland. The family would like to acknowledge Erik Verzosa, III, loving caregiver. (Obit dated 11/21/2001.)
Isaac SCOTT
Legendary Blues Guitarist
6/11/45 - 11/16/01
Age 56. Beloved father of Angela, grandfather of Shakira, also survived by two older children, Tina and Isaac Scott IV.; five additional grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers, and two step sisters; and fellow musicians and friends too numerous to name. Viewing Tues., Nov. 20th from 1 to 7 p.m. and Servic es Wednesday Nov. 21st at 2:30 p.m. at Columbia Funeral Home. (Obit dated 11/21/2001.)
Kathryn Taylor SCOTT
Kathryn Taylor Scott passed away November 11, 2001. She was born on August 8, 1907 in Park ston, South Dakota. Her husband Clark Scott preceded her in death. Kathryn was a graduate of the University of Washington and a 75 year member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She was also an active member of the Eikenbury Children's Orthopedic Guild. Kathryn is survived by her son Taylor and daughter-in-law Carol and three grandchildren Cynthia Carfi of Mercer Island, Victoria Hanlon of Atlanta and Bradley Scott of Seattle. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren and Kay Larson, her niece of Indian Hills, California. Memorials may be to Children's Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home (253) 584-0252 (Obit dated 11/21/2001.)
Dixie June SHEMET
August 18, 1923 to November 17, 2001
Survived by her three sisters, Rosie, Pat, and Sherry, and her children, Melissa Shemet, Michael Shemet, Susan Winslow; her son-in-law, Richard Win slow; two grandchildren, Amelia and Anthony Winslow, and numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Douglas, Kansas, Dixie moved to West Seattle, as a newlywed, in 1944. After raising her children, she had a remarkable career as a manufacturer's representative. She was an excellent seamstress and craftswoman, donating much of her work to charity. Dixie loved to dance, and was a avid reader, baseball fan, and cookie baker. Always open to new ideas, she was beautiful, enthusiastic, courageous, and full of laughter and generosity. She had great depth of spirit; she loved life, her church, and all of us. A Memorial Service will be held December 1, 2001, at 1 p.m., at the Fauntleroy United Church of Christ, 9260 California Ave S.W., in West Seattle. Donations to her church, in lieu of flowers.
Mildred Kravik SHERWOOD
Born January 4, 1911 in Everett, Washington died peacefully of a stroke November 17, 2001. Mildred was a graduate of the University of Washington and received her Master of Fine Arts from Chicago Art Institute in 1949. She was a member of Church of the Ascension in Seattle, Lambda Rho (art honorary), the Weavers Guild (Seattle and Whidbey Island), and the Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound. Her woven pieces have been many and varied, and widely admired. In her profession as a librarian Mildred was a long-time employee of the University of Washington. Her lively personality and love of life will be greatly missed. She is survived by sister-in-law Mary Lou Kravik of Everett; nieces Anita Davie and husband Earl of Bellevue, Linda Goodrick and husband Michael of Edmonds, Marianne Lockhart and husband Jim of Edmonds; nephews Arthur Roe of Kent, Harold Kravik of Mesa, AZ., Don MacMillan of Palm Desert, CA., and numerous grand nieces and grand nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 1939. A Graveside Service will be held at Evergreen cemetery in Everett on Friday, November 23 at 1:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 26, at Bayview Manor 11 West Aloha Street, Seattle, her residence of the past five years. Memorial gifts may be directed to the University of Wash. Libraries, Box 2900, Seattle, WA. 98195-2900 or to Bayview Manor.
